2. What is Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, and
HELLP Syndrome?
• Preeclampsia is a hypertensive condition that arises in pregnant women mainly
during the third trimester. The diagnosis refers to a set of symptoms rather than a
specific cause. It seems to occur when substances from the placenta cause a
dysfunction of the endothelial or inner walls of the blood vessels in a susceptible
pregnant woman, leading to damage of the kidneys, liver, and blood vessels. Early
onset preeclampsia occurs before 32 weeks, and is generally associated with
increased rates of fatality.
• Eclampsia is a very serious complication of preeclampsia characterized by one or
more seizures during pregnancy or in the post-partum period.
• HELLP syndrome is named for an abbreviation of the main symptomatic conditions
used to diagnose the condition: hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, and a low
platelet count. HELLP syndrome is a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, a
sever variant of preeclampsia, that results in the breakdown of red blood cells, liver
failure, and the blood's reduced ability to clot.
3. National Statistics
• Among pregnant women
5-8% develop preeclampsia
• 15% of those women go on
to develop the HELLP
syndrome
•HELLP syndrome occurs in
approximately 0.2 to 0.6% of
all pregnancies
• Meaning that 48,000 women
per year will develop HELLP
• These disorders account for
an estimated 76,000 maternal
and 500,000 infant deaths
each year
According to the CDC’s Pregnancy
Mortality Surveillance System in 2006-
2007 alone these disorders accounted for
11.1% of pregnancy related deaths in the
United States
4. Needs Assessment
We surveyed a sample of pregnant women..
– 60% did not know about Preeclampsia, Eclampsia,
and HELLP Syndrome
– 60% did not Strongly Agree that Prenatal Doctor
Visits and Follow-ups were important
– 90% had not been educated on the signs and
symptoms of Preeclampsia, Eclampsia and HELLP
Syndrome
5. Our Solution
• Raise awareness of these disorders to help decrease
the frequency of the incidences
• Inform woman thinking about becoming pregnant of
possible complications if they do not receive the proper
care
• Provide and Inform on the resources/locations for
prenatal care
• Offer FREE blood pressure and urine checks
6. Program Agenda
– Pre-Test
– Short presentation with information regarding
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, and HELLP
– Volunteer speakers on the importance of prenatal
care and checkups
– Testimonials from women who have experienced one
or more of these disorders
– Baby-Shower Style Games
– Food and Refreshments
– Post-Test
– Questions/Answers Segment
– Optional Free Blood Pressure and Urine Protein
Checks
7. What can be gained?
• Resources
• Knowledge/Awareness
• Increase in Prenatal Care
8. Similar Programs
• March of Dimes - charitable nonprofit
organization in the United States. Its primary
goal is education and prevention of premature
births. www.marchofdimes.com
• Preeclampsia Foundation – empowered
community working to improve diagnosis,
management and prevention of preeclampsia
through research and improved health care
practices. http://www.preeclampsia.org/
9. Questions Asked Pre-Test Post-Test
The acronym HELLP stands
for?
67% Correct 82% Correct
Importance of Prenatal
Visits and Follow Ups
96% Strongly Agree 100% Strongly Agree
Best Physical Shape Before
Pregnancy can lower
chance of health problems
for mother and baby
82% Strongly Agree 96% Strongly Agree
Family History does not
play role in potential
dangers in pregnancy
93% Correct in saying
statement is False
100% Correct in saying
statement is False
Why Program Will Be Successful?
Pre-Post Test Results
10. Item Quantity Cost Each Cost Total
Printing Services Donation from
Private Organization
$150.00
(Balance of $34.76)
Brochures 100 $0.69 $69.00
Flyers 25 $1.19 $29.75
Banner 1 $13.99 $13.99
Pre-Post Test Sheets 50 $0.05 $2.50
Food/Drinks Donation from
Private Organization
$150.00
Veggie Tray 2 $10.00 $20.00
Fruit Tray 2 $10.00 $20.00
6’ Sub (Feeds 20-25) 2 $64.49 $129.98
Supplies Donation from North
Okaloosa Medical Center
L&D Dept.
Blood Pressure Machine 1 0.00 0.00
Blood Pressure Cuff 50 0.00 0.00
Albustix Reagent Strips 100 0.00 0.00
Total $19.98
Program Budget
