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Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: January 15, 2014 09:54 AM
From: Senator Bob Mensch
To: All Senate members
Subject: Preeclampsia Awareness Month
 
I am introducing a resolution declaring May 2014 as Preeclampsia Awareness Month.

Preeclampsia, including HELLP syndrome and eclampsia is a dangerous condition of pregnancy that can lead to maternal and/or infant mortality or premature birth with significant health risks for both the mother and baby. As many as 320,000 cases of preeclampsia are diagnosed in America every year with approximately 25% of those cases resulting in severe and possibly life threatening consequences to the pregnant woman and her baby.

Displaying signs that list symptoms of preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome and eclampsia can help women recognize this condition early and seek medical care. Prenatal education should include recognition of signs and symptoms of this condition as well.

Please join me in recognizing May 2014 as Preeclampsia Awareness Month in order to boost awareness of this of this serious disorder.

If you have any questions please contact Matt Azeles at 717-787-3110 or mazeles@pasen.gov