22%
From 2020-2022 cardiovascular conditions were the second leading cause of pregnancy-related mortality, accounting for 22% of deaths.
29%
Preeclampsia and eclampsia (blood pressure disorders that can develop during pregnancy and postpartum) together accounted for 29% of deaths due to cardiovascular conditions.
26%
From 2018-2022 cardiovascular conditions made up 26% of causes of pregnancy-related deaths.
828
In 2020, TIPQC joined the National Preeclampsia Foundation’s Remote Monitoring Research Project. TIPQC purchased 828 blood pressure cuffs for 7 pilot hospitals to give to at-risk pregnant & postpartum patients.
1,789
In 2021, TIPQC joined the National Preeclampsia Foundation’s Remote Monitoring Research Project. 1,789 blood pressure cuff kits were purchased and made available to hospitals in the hypertension project to disseminate to at risk women.
1,150
In 2022, TIPQC provided 1,150 Blood Pressure Cuff Kits from the National Preeclampsia Foundation to 18 participating hospitals requesting these for distribution to high-risk pregnant and postpartum patients for remote blood pressure monitoring.
First BP Cuff handed out to a patient at Methodist South.
Doula Trainings were held in 2024, discussed guidelines for taking blood pressures and when a pregnant or postpartum mom would need to seek immediate care.
750
In 2023, an additional 750 Blood Pressure Cuff Kits purchased for 25 hospitals to use with at-risk patients, thus totaling 3,959 kits for 34 hospitals to disseminate to pregnant and post-partum women.
1,452
In 2024, an additional 1,452 Blood Pressure Cuff Kits were purchased for 27 hospitals to use with at-risk patients. Over 200 cuff kits were distributed to the 50 doulas to disseminate to their at-risk patients.
122
In 2025, Thanks to a generous donor through Access Foundation TIPQC distributed 122 Preeclampsia Foundation Blood Pressure Cuff Kits
