Saturday, 5/22, is World Preeclampsia Day.

5/21/2021

Saturday, 5/22, is World Preeclampsia Day.

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In 2012, my daughter was born at 31 weeks due to Preeclampsia and spent 43 days in the NICU. When I found out I was pregnant again, I became anxious about history repeating itself. He was born at 34 weeks in 2016. I had another premature baby, another NICU stay, another preeclampsia diagnosis. This time, I added postpartum depression to my history.
As a preeclampsia and postpartum depression survivor, I advocate for maternal mental health.

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Leila Tualla is a Filipino-American poet and author based in Houston, Tx. Leila’s books include a YA contemporary romance called Letters to Lenora and a memoir/poetry collection called Storm of Hope: God, Preeclampsia, Depression and me. She has a chapbook called, pmdd & me. Her poetry has been featured in several mental health anthologies and journals. Leila is currently working on a poetry collection based on Asian American stereotypes and identifies.

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Saturday, 5/22, is World Preeclampsia Day.

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