PRINTER'S NO. 508
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
32
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY MENSCH, WOZNIAK, HAYWOOD, GREENLEAF, SCAVELLO,
KITCHEN, FARNESE, DINNIMAN, FONTANA, TEPLITZ, ALLOWAY,
BREWSTER, SCHWANK, SMITH, TARTAGLIONE, RAFFERTY, AUMENT AND
HUGHES, FEBRUARY 24, 2015
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, FEBRUARY 24, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of May 2015 as "Preeclampsia Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome and eclampsia are
dangerous conditions of pregnancy that can, in their severest
forms, lead to maternal or infant mortality or premature birth
with significant health risks for the mother and baby; and
WHEREAS, As many as 320,000 cases of preeclampsia are
diagnosed in America every year, with approximately 25%
resulting in severe, life-threatening consequences to a pregnant
woman and her baby; and
WHEREAS, Public education as to the signs and symptoms of
preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome and eclampsia can help women
recognize the conditions and seek appropriate medical care; and
WHEREAS, Prenatal education should include recognition of
signs and symptoms that include spikes in maternal blood
pressure, sudden swelling of the face and hands, severe upper
abdominal pain, blurred vision, persistent headaches and
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breathlessness; and
WHEREAS, Many residents of this Commonwealth have joined with
the Preeclampsia Foundation to raise public awareness in order
to minimize maternal and infant illness and death due to
preeclampsia; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of May 2015 as
"Preeclampsia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and commend
organizations such as the Preeclampsia Foundation in addressing
this public health issue.
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