A new clinical resource for practitioners of obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine is now available, with a chapter authored by the Foundation's own Executive Director Eleni Tsigas and Director of Community Relations Laney Poye. Their chapter focuses on the Patient Perspective.

The book, entitled "The 2015 Compendium for HELLP Syndrome," was edited by James N. Martin, Jr., MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Winfred L. Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS. Dr. Martin also serves as a member on the Foundation's Medical Advisory Board.

Drawing on the expertise of 37 contributors from 15 institutions and four countries, this book summarizes the state of the science and practice for patients with HELLP syndrome. On a global basis, what we call HELLP syndrome accounts for hundreds to thousands of maternal deaths and is responsible for many more thousands of patients that suffer "near misses".

Earlier this month we participated in the launch of the State of Florida's Hypertension in Pregnancy (HIP) toolkit initiative through the Florida Perinatal Quality Collaborative (FPQC).

We're extremely proud to serve on this initiative and work with great healthcare providers to ensure that patient education -- and the patient and their families -- are at the center of these care improvements!

This Hypertension in Pregnancy toolkit emphasizes these key points to providers:

• Recognize the disorder
• Treat the blood pressure
• Use magnesium sulfate as indicated
• Arrange for appropriate follow up

Learn more about the FPQC HIP toolkit