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Having a Baby Nearly Killed Me: Understanding Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome (Part 2 of 2)

Preeclampsia rates are increasing in the United States. It struck for me within a matter of 5-8 days (between my two-week appointments). Unfortunately, when symptoms presented, I misidentified them and didn’t give a complete story to the on-call OB doc. I wish I had known then what I know now. In today’s post, you’ll learn what you need to know about preeclampsia, if you’re pregnant (or hoping to be one day). Also: my symptoms, when they presented, and how they progressed. preeclampsia, preeclampsia symptoms, hellp syndrome, pregnancy, pregnancy education, first time moms

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Having a Baby Nearly Killed Me: Understanding Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome (Part 1 of 2)

Preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome turned my first child’s birth experience into a life-threatening situation. Today I’m here to tell the story and increase awareness about these conditions for all expectant mothers. This story has a happy ending, as this little pea turns 5 this weekend. preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, preeclampsia awareness, new mom, birth story