Preeclampsia prevention is possible
Download these essential prevention resources for clinicians

With preeclampsia affecting 1 in 12 pregnancies1,it's now more urgent than ever for clinicians to remind patients that prevention is possible.

This toolkit is a collection of resources created in honor of Preeclampsia Awareness Month May 2024. The goal is to increase the number of patients who are aware of optimal preeclampsia prevention strategies.

Perspectives on the Preeclampsia Prevention Toolkit

This Care Plan promotes preeclampsia prevention with the first-ever evidence-based guideline for physicians and checklist for patients of existing, accessible interventions. Together with objective, predictive testing that is on the horizon, this Care Plan will translate prediction of risk into prevention of disease for real-life patients.
Eleni Tsigas
CEO
Preeclampsia can swiftly escalate a seemingly normal pregnancy into a critical situation within days or even hours. When diagnosed, the condition is often already severe and can result in preterm birth and long-term medical problems for the pregnant person. This is why proactive measures to prevent preeclampsia are crucial.
Dallas Reed MD, FACOG, FACMG
Chief of Genetics at Tufts Medical Center
Associate Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine
We must not accept that there’s nothing we can do to prevent pregnancy complications like preeclampsia. When leveraged, these strategies can create better outcomes for moms and their babies' immediate and long-term health by preventing more cases of preeclampsia.
Christopher Robinson, MD, MSCR, FACOG
Charleston Maternal Fetal Medicine
Charleston, South Carolina
The new preeclampsia prevention care plan is a practical roadmap for significantly reducing the risk of this dangerous pregnancy complication, thereby safeguarding the lives of mothers and their children. These strategies present an immense opportunity to educate expectant moms about proactive ways they can prevent a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. This is especially important for Black women, who, due in part to inequities in care, are at higher risk of severe maternal morbidity related to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy than non-Hispanic white women. By following this care plan, we can empower communities, enhance patient education, and ultimately, achieve better health outcomes for all mothers everywhere.
Amy VanBlaricom, MD, OB-GYN
Chief Clinical Officer
Ob Hospitalist Group
This long overdue toolkit, based on proven science and some common sense, educates the patient about the signs, symptoms and consequences of preeclampsia to allow them to fully participate alongside their provider in strategies to protect their short-term and long-term health and that of their children.
Leslie Myatt PhD, FRCOG
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Oregon Health & Science University
Many associate hypertensive disorders with old age, but cardiovascular health and pregnancy health are connected. More pregnant women are experiencing hypertension - including preeclampsia - as rates have doubled in recent years. As a preeclampsia survivor and preeclampsia researcher, it is my hope that pregnant patients and their care teams put these evidence-based strategies into action in the push to the reduce risk of preeclampsia.
Elizabeth Sutton, PhD
Director of Scientific Research
Woman's Hospital
Preeclampsia is one of the most pressing issues in maternal health today. This toolkit is an essential resource to guide prevention strategies in those at risk. Soon, this resource can be paired with objective preeclampsia risk information from a simple blood test we are developing.
Carrie Haverty, MS CGC
VP of Product
Mirvie, Inc.

Your practice toolkit for preeclampsia prevention

This educational toolkit is for clinicians dedicated to providing the highest standard of prenatal care. It offers evidence-based resources to educate and empower patients in preventing preeclampsia.
The kit’s contents are inspired by an unprecedented collaboration of medical experts and preeclampsia advocates. They created the first comprehensive patient-centered preeclampsia prevention Care Plan featured in a special report in AJOG 2023.
Preeclampsia Prevention is Possible Poster:
A visual reminder that reinforces preeclampsia prevention should be a priority for every pregnancy. Use it to promote proactivity and encourage patients to embrace preventive measures.
Prevention Checklist for High-Risk Patients:
A compilation of strategic recommendations based on objective, evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of preeclampsia in high-risk individuals. Use it to guide your patients through all you can do together to prevent preeclampsia.
Preeclampsia Prevention Discussion Guide:
Use this guide to collaborate with your patients on a personalized action plan to prevent preeclampsia. Discuss and tailor strategies for at-home blood pressure monitoring, medications, labs, as well as nutrition and lifestyle changes.
Signs and Symptoms Poster:
Designed for display within your practice, this poster serves as a reminder to your patients about the early signs of preeclampsia. Use it to teach your patients to recognize symptoms right away for quick action.
Prevention Care Plan Special Report from AJOG 2023:
Direct access to the Care Plan, providing a comprehensive overview of effective strategies and interventions for preeclampsia prevention.

From authors of the First Comprehensive Care Plan To Prevent Preeclampsia

“By centering preeclampsia survivors as experts and co-authors, alongside clinicians, researchers, and payers, we have produced a practical and proactive comprehensive Care Plan. It is written in clear and simple language, can be easily incorporated into electronic health record (EHR) systems, and is designed to be a cooperative plan for both women and their care teams. With consistent implementation in any setting, we expect this Care Plan will help address inequalities in maternal care.”
Eleni Tsigas, CEO of the Preeclampsia Foundation and one of the co-authors
“This new comprehensive Care Plan, developed by a diverse group of preeclampsia experts, payers, and advocates is a specific and clear set of recommendations based on peer-reviewed evidence and expert opinion.”
James Roberts, M.D., a Maternal-Fetal Medicine researcher at the Magee-Womens Research Institute, UPMC and founding Principal Investigator of the Global Pregnancy Collaboration and one of the lead authors.

Learn more about this unprecedented collaboration between medical experts and preeclampsia advocates from the Preeclampsia Foundation.

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Read More About The Preeclampsia Prevention Care Plan

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First Comprehensive Care Plan To Prevent Preeclampsia Published In The American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
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Experts Outline Comprehensive Preeclampsia Prevention
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To prevent preeclampsia, experts push for broader blood pressure testing at home
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A new report details a comprehensive strategy to prevent preeclampsia
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Care plan for individuals at risk for preeclampsia: shared approach to education, strategies for prevention, surveillance, and follow-up

Learn more about Mirvie’s Landmark Research on Predicting Preeclampsia

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Study shows the Mirvie RNA platform can effectively identify 75% of pregnancies who later develop preeclampsia, months in advance.

Study analyzed RNA in 2,539 blood samples from 1,840 women in the United States, Europe and Africa.

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Mirvie Announces Completion of Enrollment of 10,000 Person Landmark Research Study for Pregnancy Health

Study with leading physician-scientists will provide unprecedented insights into the underlying biology of pregnancy to identify those most at risk for adverse pregnancy complications that affect 1 in 5 pregnancies.

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New Research Highlights Strong Demand for Data on Personalized Risk of Preeclampsia

Study shows 91% of the study participants desired predictive testing for preeclampsia and 88% reported they would be more motivated to follow their provider’s medication recommendations if at high risk.

Nature Logo

Study shows the Mirvie RNA platform can effectively identify 75% of pregnancies who later develop preeclampsia, months in advance.

Study analyzed RNA in 2,539 blood samples from 1,840 women in the United States, Europe and Africa.

Mirvie Logo

Mirvie Announces Completion of Enrollment of 10,000 Person Landmark Research Study for Pregnancy Health

Study with leading physician-scientists will provide unprecedented insights into the underlying biology of pregnancy to identify those most at risk for adverse pregnancy complications that affect 1 in 5 pregnancies.

BMC Logo

New Research Highlights Strong Demand for Data on Personalized Risk of Preeclampsia

Study shows 91% of the study participants desired predictive testing for preeclampsia and 88% reported they would be more motivated to follow their provider’s medication recommendations if at high risk.

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