Why? Well, Black women are at greater risk of having pre-existing conditions like hypertension and Sickle Cell Disease which increase their risk.Įquipped with this knowledge, we encourage you to go ahead & take action! Make reasonable lifestyle changes, seek medical advice when planning your family and importantly, attend your antenatal appointments. Studies suggest that Black women in the UK are up to 79% more likely to develop pre-eclampsia than women from other ethnic backgrounds and tend to have more severe cases. However, it can be earlier in more severe cases. Normally, this is usually around 37/ 38 weeks. The only known cure is to deliver the baby. This way, the severity of the condition and the best course of action for you and your baby can be determined to avoid life-threatening complications or progression to eclampsia. Other symptoms include visual disturbance, swelling of the feet, ankles, face and hands, and severe headache.Īs some early signs are not easily detected, we encourage you to attend your antenatal appointments and seek help if you develop symptoms. Some of the early signs include protein in your urine and high blood pressure. Other suggested risk factors include having a higher BMI (≤35) or expecting multiple babies (e.g. Women with a history of pre-eclampsia in previous pregnancies, and those with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or lupus are at an increased risk of developing this condition. It is believed to occur because of a problem with the placenta. Jackson-Garrett recalls having a tough time with her self image and acceptance after graduation, and wanted to figure out a way to help other Bryn Mawr students. Pre-eclampsia is a disorder that is unique to pregnancy and is usually diagnosed in the second half pregnancy (around week 20) or soon after the delivery of the baby. Today, we wish to raise awareness about #pre-eclampsia. This week (16th – 22nd September), launched the UK’s first Black Women’s Maternal Health Awareness week. [Artwork: Mtoto Wangu by Blood Pressure Awareness◾️ Please share, and spread the word!For more information about my artwork, please visit my artist page: “Love, Lucine” and follow me on Instagram at: photo is watermarked.* We are part of a long, rich legacy of excellence! We are all brothers and sisters. While there are only 10 colleges and universities depicted in this painting, there are over 100 HBCUs across the country. A portion of the sales from this print will be donated to the UNCF, and to the Black Lives Matter Movement!Īs a Fisk University Alumna (Class of 2010!), I am proud to be a member of the HBCU family. Only 100 prints will be made available! Each print will be hand signed and numbered. Visit my Etsy Shop to place your order, click the link to my Etsy Shop in my bio, or click the “Shop Now” button on the Love, Lucine Facebook Page! In celebration of HBCU excellence, and the one year anniversary of its creation, I am excited to release the Limited Edition print version of the Love, Lucine “Tribute to HBCUs!”
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