tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506441559972881949.post2260724790555811049..comments2023-11-05T03:06:11.087-08:00Comments on Against All Odds: May is Preeclampsia Awareness MonthLowcountry Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03620087946824229917noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506441559972881949.post-34680515908985439172009-05-25T14:27:37.133-07:002009-05-25T14:27:37.133-07:00I think the issue lies with MOD being all about &q...I think the issue lies with MOD being all about "stopping prematurity" in the spotlight, but when it comes to preeclampsia...the only cure is delivery, which causes prematurity for so many. It's a double-edged sword for the MOD I believe. <br /><br />I 100% support the MOD and will continue to do so, but I struggle with the fact that what caused me to delivery early is not something on their 'public' agenda. The MOD has made terrific advances to help preemies, I'd just like to see more awareness & focus on the things they do know can cause prematurity. At times I feel like my, and so many others, situations are not validated as much as a PTL or whatnot.<br /><br />My hope is that as preeclampsia awareness moves forward, it'll hit big time publicity-wise. It's just happening as fast as I'd like to see it.<br /><br />Hugs~Denise~https://www.blogger.com/profile/01586221664679114198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506441559972881949.post-81632494924250746642009-05-21T09:49:38.559-07:002009-05-21T09:49:38.559-07:00Jen, glad to hear someone else feel the way I have...Jen, glad to hear someone else feel the way I have secretly felt since I first started supporting the MOD when Bethanie was still a baby. I think what they do is great but don't really feel like what they are doing to PREVENT has anything to do with me and why I had to deliver early. That one part you quoted about no c-sections before 39 weeks, when I read that part when I signed the petition I started questioning myself and my doctor!! I had Elianna at 38 weeks, should I have waited another week.<br /><br />I really, REALLY wish they would support more research for preventing preeclampsia! And maybe they do but don't "advertise" it so much.The Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603425696113252424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506441559972881949.post-52115507221349644732009-05-21T06:36:45.823-07:002009-05-21T06:36:45.823-07:00Thanks, Lyndsey, but here's a representation of ju...Thanks, Lyndsey, but here's a representation of just how conflicted I am.......when I read what you wrote, I wanted to defend them, do you believe that? I know that there's more (in a general sense) to their platforms and statements, but in terms of specifics, it's as I represented. <br /><br />It's like they make the disclaimer of "some causes of prematurity can't be prevented, BUT......." and then list the ways they want to help prevent it. And I'm all for it being prevented, as you can imagine. I just wish there was more recognition of the wide variety of prematurity causes, but I guess that's not as concrete and not as easy to show improvement in, right?Lowcountry Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620087946824229917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6506441559972881949.post-55287076054814209072009-05-21T04:31:28.045-07:002009-05-21T04:31:28.045-07:00(((((hugs))))) I didn't realize how limited their ...(((((hugs))))) I didn't realize how limited their platform was. It truly is unfortunate and I completely understand why you would feel torn about supporting them. It makes it sound like us almost dying (or our children)was because of some easily preventable thing that we neglected to do. Hmmm.... It's kind of like the whole Autism Speaks thing--they do so much for the community that you have to back them to a point, but there's so much more to it than the picture they paint. <br /><br />(((more hugs)))Lyndseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499344697144211303noreply@blogger.com