In this episode, we invite Starlita Kilpatrick to share her experience with postpartum preeclampsia. That’s right, pre-E can be diagnosed AFTER you give birth. Tune in to hear what Starlita experienced and how you can recognize the signs of pre-E in yourself or a loved one. Who is Starlita Kilpatrick? Starlita is a proud Afro-Filipina wife and homeschooling mama. Through her platform, The Mama Connect: All Things Mommyhood, Starlita passionately encourages and supports mothers through the highs and lows of motherhood, womanhood, and life by building their confidence, providing resources, and dealing hope and inspiration. Professionally, Starlita is a Certified Babywearing Consultant, Birth and Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator, Writer, and Homeschool Coach. Starlita is also a Postpartum Preeclampsia survivor, working closely with the Preeclampsia Foundation and MoMMA’s Voices to use her voice to improve the outcomes of perinatal hypertensive disorders, with a highlight on Black Maternal Health. Starlita resides in South Jersey with her husband and three children. References Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Community Care Initiative (AIM CCI) Maternal Safety Bundles. https://www.aimcci.org/bundles/ Mammaro, A., Carrara, S., Cavaliere, A., Ermito, S., Dinatale, A., Pappalardo, E. M., Militello, M., & Pedata, R. (2009). Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Journal of prenatal medicine, 3(1), 1–5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3279097/ Montgomery, T. M., & Laury, E. (2019). A call for comprehensive care in the fourth trimester. Nursing for Women's Health, 23(3), 194-199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nwh.2019.03.006
