Meet my daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Mike Rivera. Jessica has struggled with fertility and many miscarriages for 5 years. Finally, they received their miracle! In Sept 2024, they found out they were expecting a baby. After a worrisome first trimester, the second one was easier till the last 2 weeks. Jessica was feeling off and had many symptoms. She went to the OB a couple of times, doing labs and tests, and found high blood pressure and high liver enzymes. But 2 weeks in, she goes to the ER. Jessica received very hard news on February 12 that she will need to spend the rest of her pregnancy in a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care in Boston. Jessica is 28 weeks and 3 days into this pregnancy. Drs are striving for 34 weeks but can adjust as the situation progresses. Jessica will be spending at least 6 weeks in a NICU. They will need comforts and help with gas for Mike or family to be with her. There are baby needs and mommy needs that will have to be covered. Description of diagnoses below. Thank you.

Advanced Preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine, can lead to serious complications for both the mother and the baby.

Complications for the Mother:

Eclampsia: Seizures that can occur due to severe high blood pressure.

Stroke: Damage to the brain caused by high blood pressure or blood clots.

Placental abruption: Separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, leading to bleeding.

HELLP syndrome: A rare but serious condition involving hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells), elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count.

Organ failure: Damage to the kidneys, liver, lungs, or other organs.

Increased risk of future cardiovascular disease: Preeclampsia is a risk factor for developing heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems later in life.

Complications for the Baby:

Preterm birth: Babies born to mothers with preeclampsia are at risk of being born too early.

Low birth weight: Preeclampsia can restrict blood flow to the placenta, leading to fetal growth restriction.

Fetal distress: Signs of fetal distress, such as decreased movement or heart rate, can indicate problems with the baby's oxygen supply.

Stillbirth: In severe cases, preeclampsia can lead to fetal death.