Radio Forum: Preeclampsia Awareness Month 5/26 6pm-7pm MDT
Tune into KTNN AM 660 for our Radio Forum talking about Preeclampsia Awareness Month!
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month! In honor of this month, we invite you and your family members to tune into this special radio hour ( @AM660KTNN ) as we hear from FDIHB staff:
🚼 Dr. Kathleen Cohen, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
🚼 Roberta Drake, Assistant Nurse Executive
🚼 Roy Dempsey, Community Relations Outreach Specialist
We'll learn what preeclampsia is, the signs and symptoms, prevention, and how to support our babies and mothers.
Message us your questions or concerns about preeclampsia and we'll try to address them during the radio forum!
Preeclampsia (pre-e-CLAMP-si-a) is a serious pregnancy complication that can cause high blood pressure during pregnancy or the postpartum period. It is often associated with high levels of protein in the urine or the development of decreased blood platelets, trouble with the kidneys or liver, fluid in the lungs, or signs of brain trouble such as seizures and/or visual disturbances.
Know the signs and symptoms:
❗headache
❗high blood pressure
❗blurry vision
❗upper right quadrant pain
❗rapid weight gain
❗swelling
❗shortness of breath
Learn more about the signs and symptoms here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/signs-and-symptoms