All pregnant women can develop preeclampsia— a devastating, hypertensive disorder that can lead to life-threatening high blood pressure, and if untreated can lead to seizures (eclampsia) and death and increase the risk of preterm births, low birth-weight, anemia and stunting. Preeclampsia and eclampsia survivors and their babies are at elevated risk for long-term health complications.

Those who suffer from chronic hypertension, obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease are highly susceptible; and the impact of preeclampsia is endured disproportionately by women living in low and middle income countries, where access to quality healthcare is lacking. Early detection and strategic interventions are critical for treating these disorders and preventing hundreds of thousands of unnecessary child and maternal deaths caused by preeclampsia each year.

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