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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are still one of the leading causes of maternal complications in the U.S., and solving this takes more than one approach. We’re proud to be part of these important conversations, alongside others working to improve how risk is identified earlier, how care is delivered, and how outcomes can change. On March 24, the March of Dimes Mom & Baby Action Network is hosting a session with amazing speakers, and we’re happy to be part of it. This session shares insights from the HDP Accelerator, along with real examples of what’s already working in practice. 🗓 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET If you’re building, working in care, or supporting women through pregnancy, this is worth joining. #MaternalHealth #Preeclampsia #DigitalHealth #WomensHealth #HealthEquity Kasey Rivas Simone Snead, MPH, CLC

9 months. 3 cohorts. Close to 800 doulas trained across 40 states. And Cohort 4 launching March 30th. That's what the Megi High-Risk Doula Certification has become — and we are so proud of this community. One of the moments we are most proud of is being recognized by the International Childbirth Education Association. Birth workers can now claim our program toward their high-risk CE credits. That recognition is a reflection of the quality and heart that every speaker, participant, and team member has poured into this work. Before Cohort 4 began, we asked our applicants why they were applying. Hundreds of responses came in. Here are the 5 reasons that stood out most: 1. Their clients are already high-risk and they want to be truly ready. 2. They are on a mission to reduce Black maternal mortality. 3. They have lived through a high-risk pregnancy themselves and now want to give back. 4. They want to bridge the gap between families and medical teams. 5. They believe every family deserves compassionate, specialized care no matter what. This is the energy walking into Cohort 4. We couldn't be more grateful. If you are a birth worker or doula interested in joining or supporting this program, reach out at ines@megi.ai or register at the link below. Seats are limited and March 30th is coming fast. #HighRiskDoula #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthWorker #MaternalHealth #HighRiskPregnancy #BirthEquity Nneka Hall Charnise B. Littles, B.S., IBCLC, LD Damiana Andonova Frances Conti-Ramsden MD PhD Kristin Revere Rhea Sims, MSc, BSN, RN, IBCLC Clare Bourne Connie Graves Dr Mbiti Mwondi,MD Michelle A. Kim Gifford

High-risk pregnancy doesn’t only affect the body. It impacts mental health, sense of safety, relationships, and identity. When we asked women who experienced preeclampsia about their mental wellbeing, the results were striking: 🔹 60% said they felt anxious or emotionally distressed all the time 🔹 20% experienced this regularly That’s why tomorrow we’re hosting a a live, practical session for birth workers and pregnant or postpartum women navigating high-risk care. Mental Health in High-Risk Pregnancy: Where Mind and Body Meet We’re bringing together an incredible group of experts: • Dr. Sarah Oreck, MD MS – Columbia-trained reproductive psychiatrist and co-founder of Mavida Health • Madeleine Benton – Perinatal psychologist and researcher at King’s College London • Jill Garrett – Founding psychologist of The Motherhood Space at Baptist Health • Nneka Hall – Pregnancy and infant loss advocate and maternal health voice Together we’ll explore the mind-body connection in high-risk pregnancy, red flags for support, and practical ways to create safer care environments. 📅 March 10 | 6–8 PM CT | Live virtual workshop You can learn more about the speakers and session in the slides below.

Postnatal hypertension is one of the most commonly missed windows in maternal care, and it can present with no symptoms at all. The Motherhood Clinic sat down with our CMO, Frances Conti-Ramsden MD PhD, and Fiona Cheong-See to talk about the "grey zone" after hospital discharge - who's responsible for follow-up, which devices to trust, what the numbers actually mean, and how systemic bias in medical research has shaped the care women receive. Because cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women worldwide. And that conversation starts here. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eBjjeSm8 ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eD_uxd9J

Honored to be part of #CohortX at University of California, Berkeley with the team at Health Engine. We’re proud to be included alongside such an impressive group of #HealthTech startups pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation. Excited to learn, collaborate, and grow. 🚀 #UCBerkeley #HealthTech #Startups #HealthEngine

No family should ever have to experience the loss of a newborn. Our hearts go out to everyone navigating this kind of unimaginable grief. A recent article by People, reporting on the loss in Snoop Dogg’s family, brought renewed attention to HELLP syndrome — a rare but very serious complication of pregnancy. HELLP is an acronym that describes what’s happening inside the body: H – Hemolysis Red blood cells break down much faster than the body can replace them. These cells carry oxygen throughout the body, so when they’re destroyed, every organ is affected. EL – Elevated Liver enzymes The liver is under stress and not functioning properly. This can cause pain in the upper right abdomen or below the ribs. LP – Low Platelet count Platelets help blood clot. When levels drop dangerously low, there’s a risk of uncontrolled bleeding. HELLP usually develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy, though it can also appear after delivery. It’s closely related to preeclampsia and sometimes occurs alongside it but not everyone with HELLP has high blood pressure. What makes HELLP especially dangerous is how quickly it can escalate, and how easily early warning signs are missed. Symptoms like upper abdominal pain, headache, nausea, and vomiting are often dismissed as “normal” pregnancy discomfort. By the time HELLP is recognized, it’s frequently already a medical emergency threatening both mother and baby. This is why access to clear, evidence-based information matters. At MEGI Health, this is exactly what we’re building: giving every pregnant woman access to tools and guidance so warning signs can be recognized earlier and care can start sooner. No family should have to experience a loss that might have been preventable. #WomensHealth #MaternalHealth #HELLPSyndrome #PregnancyAwareness #CardiovascularHealth #FemTech

High blood pressure remains one of the biggest drivers of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Yet, despite this, the way we manage it hasn’t fundamentally changed for decades. 🩸 Care is still largely centred around occasional clinic visits, short-term interventions and fragmented data - even though hypertension is a long-term condition that unfolds every day, not just in the consulting room. That’s why real-world evidence matters. In our latest peer-reviewed research, published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, we analysed real-world data from more than 5,000 people using MEGI Health to manage their blood pressure as part of everyday life. What stood out wasn’t simply that blood pressure went down - it was how and why those improvements happened. Understanding behaviour, consistency and real-life context is key if we’re serious about improving long-term cardiovascular outcomes. 📊 Evidence from everyday life has the power to reshape how we think about hypertension care. 👇 Find out more below Nina Sesto, PhD Ines Knezevic, MBA Petroula Laiou King's College London ABHI ABHI US Accelerator UK Healthcare Pavilion #Hypertension #CardiovascularHealth #RealWorldEvidence #DigitalHealth #mHealth #PreventativeCare #HealthInnovation

Earlier this month, MEGI Health worked with Action on Pre-Eclampsia to host a co-design workshop in London. The session brought together women with lived experience of pre-eclampsia alongside clinicians, midwives, psychologists, and researchers. The aim was to inform how an AI tool could support women during pregnancy, particularly around blood pressure monitoring, understanding risk, and navigating care when pre-eclampsia is a concern. A key insight from the discussion was how different each woman’s experience and support needs can be. That variability reinforces why tools like this need to be shaped directly by the people they are intended to support. Thank you to APEC and to everyone who shared their experiences so openly. Their input is directly informing how this work moves forward. Frances Conti-Ramsden MD PhD Marcus Green Antonio de Marvao Petroula Laiou #WomensHealth #PreEclampsia #LivedExperience #DigitalHealth  #preeclampsia #

“We’ve known for years that preeclampsia is strongly linked to cardiovascular disease. What’s missing is translating that knowledge into real prevention and real conversations with women.” Frances Conti-Ramsden MD PhD sits down with Dr Emma Thornton and Dr Claudia Pastides  from the The Pink Pineapple Podcast to discuss the long-term cardiovascular risk that follows women for decades after pregnancy, and why early identification and follow-up matter so much. She also shares how MEGI Health is building the tools to make that visibility and support possible. 🔗 Podcast link in the comments. #MaternalHealth #WomenInHealth #CardiovascularHealth #Preeclampsia #FemTech #DigitalHealth #MaternityCare

🎧 Heart health starts long before the first symptom — and often, during pregnancy. Frances Conti-Ramsden MSc MD joins Kristin Revere on Ask the Doulas to share how simple digital tools can change the future of women’s cardiovascular health. “Blood pressure in pregnancy is one of the most powerful indicators of a woman’s long-term heart health. By paying attention early, we’re not just protecting mothers during pregnancy; we’re improving health for life.” 🔗 Link in comments.