Pearls Preeclampsia Research Laboratories

	PEARLS Making a difference for mothers and their babies

Welcome to PEARLS

Did you know?

Preeclampsia is the most common complication of pregnancy
One in 10 women will suffer from preeclampsia during their pregnancy
Preeclampsia is often called “high blood pressure in pregnancy”
Roughly 780 babies die every day in the world from preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is the major cause of premature birth
Over one million women are affected worldwide every year
Preeclampsia can cause both infant and maternal mortality as well as devastating long term issues such as brain damage and high blood pressure

In the News

		August 18, 2011 The Guardian Learning to love my baby After a life-threatening pregnancy and a premature birth I was scared to hold my newborn daughter – or to get too attached... > Read full article on the guardian website
		August 25, 2011 Sydney Morning Herald Under Pressure Kathleen Manson assumed her pregnancy would be an all-natural affair until high blood pressure and swelling set in. The diagnosis? Pre-eclampsia... > Read full article on the Sydney Morning Herald website

Research

PEARLS has made significant breakthroughs in establishing the cause of preeclampsia. Further work is needed to determine the mechanisms at play when a woman develops preeclampsia so that a screening test can be ultimately developed. With a screening test doctors will be able to identify those women who are likely to contract preeclampsia and put in place strategies for dealing with it and minimizing the consequences of it if and when it does arise. Ongoing research will continue to make a difference in the future for mothers and their babies.

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Awareness

It is extremely important to raise awareness of the condition, as many women are not familiar with it and often seek help when it is too late. PEARLS has conducted womens lectures to raise awareness and will continue to increase its programs in this area.

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Fundraising

Fundraising is our way of being able to provide important support for scientists involved in the PEARLS supported research projects. You can assist by making a donation or by your own fundraising initiatives. PEARLS welcomes any and all ideas as to fundraising activities.

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Corporate Sponsorship

PEARLS is wholly reliant on the financial support of its sponsors and donors, and is seeking corporate sponsorship.

For more information please contact us.

PEARLS Charity Auction 2011

Tuesday 11th October
6:00-9:00pm

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Preeclampsia Research Laboratories (PEARLS)

PEARLS is a non profit organization established under the auspices of:

• The Heart Research Foundation
• Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
• Campbelltown Hospital

PEARLS aims to raise funds to:

• support ongoing research into the cause of preeclampsia
• raise awareness for early detection
• upgrade research equipment
• develop an early screening test to be implemented widely for pregnant women

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