PA HR158

Designates May 2025 as "Preeclampsia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to raise public awareness of this pregnancy complication

Preeclampsia affects an estimated 2% to 8% of all pregnancies and is one of the leading causes of pregnancy-related death, causing rapid blood pressure rise that can lead to seizures, strokes, and organ failure

Risk factors include first pregnancy, age over 40, large interval since last pregnancy, previous preeclampsia, and history of hypertension, chronic kidney disease, or diabetes

Warning symptoms include blood pressure spikes, sudden swelling of face and hands, severe upper abdominal pain, blurred vision, persistent headaches, and breathlessness

Expresses support for the Preeclampsia Foundation's efforts to provide support and improve health care practices for those impacted by preeclampsia and related hypertensive disorders