The only cure is delivery of the baby. When preeclampsia develops, the mother and her baby are monitored carefully. There are medications and treatments that may prolong the pregnancy, which can increase the baby's chances of health and survival. Unfortunately, once the course of preeclampsia has begun, the health of the mother must be constantly weighed against the health of the baby. Right now, early diagnosis through simple screening measures and good prenatal care can predict or delay many effects of the condition.
Prompt treatment saves lives.
Research may be able to provide insight into the causes of the condition, and even help to develop a cure. The Preeclampsia Foundation can help to fund the research needed to find a cure and work to bring the information we already have to those who need it most. In developing countries, as many as 30 percent of maternal deaths are caused by preeclampsia, and so part of our mission is to reduce maternal and infant deaths internationally. With your help we can achieve that mission. Site developed by WebMosaics .