Preeclampsia Month ’26

Dr. Revathi Soundararajan

Roles:

• Secretary, SMFM(I)
• Indian Co-Chair PEN(I)
• Director, Special Interest Group – HDP/PE
• Global Co-Chair, ISSHP

Location: India

Overview

A comprehensive, multi-pronged national and global strategy has been developed under the aegis of SMFM(I) to mark World Preeclampsia Month – May 2026. This initiative integrates education, outreach, research dissemination, and public engagement to expand awareness and improve clinical translation of evidence-based practices.

1. VLS-PE 2026–27 Webinar Series

This is the third global webinar series since 2021, designed to translate emerging research into accessible learning.

• Launch Date: May 10, 2026
• Theme: Long-term Cardiovascular Outcomes Following Preeclampsia
• Format: Global virtual sessions, May 2026 – April 2027
• Access: Free, streamed live on YouTube with ISSHP-hosted registration

The series will feature:

• ISSHP Executive and International Committee members
• Multidisciplinary experts across India
• International faculty including Prof. Anne Cathrine Staff

The goal is to create weekend-accessible learning spaces that bridge research and clinical implementation globally.

2. World Preeclampsia Day Program

A 90-minute virtual collaborative event bringing together patients, advocates, and providers.

Includes:

• Patient experience sharing
• Global advocacy participation
• Expert discussion on the SMFM(I)–ISOM Preeclampsia textbook
• Official launch of the PEN Biomarkers Initiative

3. Community Outreach Initiative (North Karnataka)

A rural-focused program developed in collaboration with the Family Planning Association of India, aimed at expanding access and early detection.

Activities include:

• Distribution of blood pressure monitoring devices
• Training local healthcare workers under the PEN(I) framework

This initiative directly addresses care access gaps and early detection challenges in underserved communities.

4. Social Media Awareness Campaign

Led by the SURAKSHA Special Interest Group, this campaign will utilize:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

Content will include:

• Reels
• Educational posts
• Public awareness messaging

The focus is on making preeclampsia knowledge accessible and shareable across broader populations.

Mississippi, USA

Dr. Babette LaMarca

Role: ISSHP Secretary
Location: Mississippi, USA

Overview

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is leading a comprehensive month-long awareness initiative, combining digital education, in-person engagement, and community-centered programming.

The initiative is designed to:

• Promote awareness and prevention
• Increase access to healthcare resources
• Encourage dialogue around maternal health
• Support early detection and intervention

Month-Long Initiative

“Fast Facts Fridays” Email Campaign

Theme: Fun Facts About Preeclampsia: Learn Something New Each Week

• Distributed weekly via UMMC listserv
• Each edition includes 5 key facts on:
  • Symptoms
  • Risk factors
  • Prevention
  • Maternal health insights

This campaign is designed as high-impact, digestible education that encourages ongoing awareness throughout the month.

In-Person Awareness Week, May 18–20, 2026

Day 1 — May 18

Kickoff Resource Fair
Theme: Know the Signs of Preeclampsia. Protect Every Pregnancy
Location: UMMC Wiser Hospital Front Entrance

Features:

• Educational materials distribution
• Preventative screening checklists
• Healthcare professional engagement
• Recruitment for Preeclampsia Collaborative Institute

Additional elements:

• Wellness giveaways, including t-shirts, water bottles, and badge reels
• Event scheduling resources

Day 2 — May 19

Women’s Health Seminar & Panel Discussion
Theme: Her Body, Her Knowledge: Understanding Preeclampsia
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: CW 106 Seminar Room

Panel includes:

• OBGYN clinicians
• Women’s health researchers

Discussion topics:

• Signs and symptoms
• Risk factors and prevention
• Maternal health disparities
• Nutrition and lifestyle
• Prenatal care and blood pressure monitoring
• Postpartum preeclampsia

Includes:

• Q&A session
• Educational materials
• Community engagement

Day 3 — May 20

Community Collaboration & Wellness Walk
Theme: Steps for Safe Pregnancies
Location: Jackson Medical Mall / Wylie Evers Clinic

Activities:

• Demonstrations on blood pressure monitoring
• Preventative care education
• Discussion on maternal health disparities
• Guided awareness walk

This event emphasizes movement, visibility, and community participation in maternal health advocacy.

Dr. Sarosh Rana

Role: ISSHP President
Location: Nebraska, USA

Featured Events

1. HOPE-NE Symposium

📅 May 20, 2026
📍 University of Nebraska Medical Center

This symposium focuses on:

• Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
• Biomarkers and research advancements
• Postpartum hypertension
• Rural healthcare delivery
• Interdisciplinary collaboration

👉 Learn more:

HOPE-NE Symposium

2. Nebraska Promise Walk for Preeclampsia

📅 May 9, 2026
📍 Omaha, Nebraska

This community-centered event includes:

• One-mile awareness walk
• Survivor and family stories
• Local vendors and engagement activities
• Music and raffles

👉 Register or learn more:

Nebraska Promise Walk for Preeclampsia