High Blood Pressure Disorders During Pregnancy & Postpartum (McMW)

Program Type:

Health and Wellness

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

This session will cover hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, such as gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, including their signs, risks, and impact on both mother and baby. You’ll learn about prevention, monitoring, and treatment options to manage your health and ensure a safe pregnancy. Presented by Kemmarie C. Beal, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC.

This program is part of the series "Nurturing Your Journey: Postpartum Wellness" in partnership with Lucinda's House and UMass Amherst College of Nursing.

Other upcoming sessions include:

  • The Real Talk: Postpartum Depression and Baby Blues on Saturday, May 3 at 1:30PM at Hartford Public Library, 1250 Albany Ave, Hartford
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage on Saturday, May 10 at 4:30PM at Lucinda's House, The Stony Hill School 1195 Windsor Ave, Windsor

Lucinda's house exists to create environments where women of color feel safe, supported, and can become an active part in eliminating structural barriers to improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Notes

Accommodations

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