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Why You Should #HaveaPEPTalk

By EmpowHER

Created 03/06/2015 - 09:01

Did you know that a woman dies from complications related to childbirth and pregnancy every two minutes of every day around the world?

View the story "Transcript of #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchat " on StorifyTranscript of #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchat The following is a transcript of #HERchat on February 26, 2015 7pm - 8pm EST. This chat was sponsored by @Merck through its initiative @MerckforMothers. Please note this is a modified version of the chat and does not include retweets and unrelated conversation during the chat. Storified by #HERchat· Fri, Feb 27 2015 18:16:17 Make sure to also use #HaveaPEPTalk when participating in tonight’s discussion! #HERchatEmpowHERTune in now for the #HaveaPEPTalk chat about #maternalhealth #sponsored by Merck through @MerckforMothers http://t.co/Aq0NmOGtmN #HERchatEmpowHERWelcome to tonight’s #HaveaPEPTalk Twitter Chat #sponsored by @Merck through its @MerckforMothers initiative http://t.co/Aq0NmOGtmN #HERchatEmpowHERTune in NOW for the #HaveaPEPTalk chat about #maternalhealth http://t.co/g1EQY6Kfkk #HERchatMerck for MothersPlease note all #HaveaPEPTalk tweets between 7-8pm EST are #sponsored by Merck through @MerckforMothers #HERchatEmpowHER#sponsored: Thanks 4 joining us to learn more about #maternalhealth and how to help prevent pregnancy complications #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERDeaths related to pregnancy& childbearing have increased for women of color. Must look at how to support women in our community. #herchatCOLORLet's start with introductions - how is everyone this evening? Tell us if you are #pregnant or a #mom! #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERHi! I'm Erin, @EmpowHER community manager, tweeting from Scottsdale. Excited for the #HERchat! #HaveaPEPTalkErin Kennedy@EmpowHER Doing great! #mom over here #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBaby@D_T_A_T_B Hi! Welcome to #HERchat!EmpowHERWelcome everyone! Here comes the first question. #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERTN ranked 38th in US for deaths related to pregnancy&childbirth. We support strategies to address maternal mortality. #HaveAPepTalk #herchatHealthyandFreeTNHi there, I'm a mom of a 6-yr old and also work in women's health @EmpowHER #HERchatRebecca Alvarez, MA@bodyfemenina Welcome Rebecca! #herchatEmpowHER@EmpowHER A1 #HERChat Hi everyone, we're an initiative by @Merck focused on creating a world where no woman dies giving lifeMerck for MothersTo answer questions during the chat please use A1, A2 etc. followed by the #HaveaPEPTalk and #HERchat hashtag so others can follow along.EmpowHERQ1: Did you know that every 2 minutes, a woman dies from complications related to #pregnancy and childbirth? #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERBarriers to prenatal care&lack of access to maternal&postnatal care result in higher maternal mortality rates for low-income women. #herchatMorgan MenesesSheetsWelcome @bodyfemenina! #HERchat #HaveaPEPTalkErin Kennedy@EmpowHER Wow! Is that globally? #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBabyHi! I’m a #MerckEmployee and support @MerckforMothers’ vision to create a world where no woman dies giving life #HERChat #haveapeptalkCourtney David#sponsored Nearly 3 million #mothers’ lives will be lost worldwide in the next 10 years if nothing more is done #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERIt is. RT @EmpowHER: RT @D_T_A_T_B @EmpowHER Wow! Is that globally? #HERchat #HaveaPEPTalkMerck for Mothers@EmpowHER It's terrifying to think that women still die in childbirth in this day and age #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBaby#sponsored: @MerckforMothers is @Merck’s initiative focused on creating a world where no woman dies giving life #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERA1. Wow, I'm surprised that happens every 2 minutes. Did not realize it is that high #HERchat #HaveaPEPTalkErin KennedyA1 Yes, and I know @MerckforMothers is working to change this. #HaveAPEPTalk #HERchat #MerckEmployeeCourtney David@TheModernBelly Thanks for joining! Welcome to the chat. #HaveaPEPTalk #herchatEmpowHER@laurenemiller7 love the work you are doing in this world #HERChat #haveapeptalkLauren E MillerQ2: Did you know #maternalmortality still happens in the US too? #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERThank you, Lauren. RT @LaurenEMiller7: @laurenemiller7 love the work you are doing in this world #HERChat #haveapeptalkMerck for MothersA2. I did know that. Pregnancy can be a lot more dangerous than people think. Pre-E for one thing is scary! #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBabyA2 Yes – the #maternalmortality rate in the US has more than doubled in the past 2 decades #MerckEmployee #HERChat #haveapeptalkCourtney David#sponsored: RT if you think this statistic is hard to believe. #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchat http://t.co/etWMZueWBKEmpowHERA2: Can you elaborate? What % of maternal deaths are during childbirth at home vs in hospitals? #HERchatRebecca Alvarez, MA.@CourtneyADavid Any insights as to why that is? #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBabyA2) No, I did not. Why does it happen in the US too? #herchatShana O'ConnorTo help keep women safe during & after pregnancy, tell them to #HaveaPEPTalk w/ an HCP abt pregnancy complications #HERchatEmpowHER@EmpowHER You'd think dying of pregnancy and childbirth complications would be a thing of the past by now. How can we change that? #HERchatThe Modern BellyI have three children that are older. What are the main factors that contribute to such a high death rate? #HERChat #haveapeptalkLauren E Miller#sponsored: A simple convo – or PEP Talk – about risks and symptoms could help provide potentially life-saving info #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERAgreed! RT @D_T_A_T_B A2. I did know that. Pregnancy can be a lot more dangerous than people think. Pre-E for one thing is scary! #HERchatEmpowHER@EmpowHER Isnt that usually part of routine obgyn care already? #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBabyQ3: What do you think are the three leading causes of maternal death in the US? #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERI'm following the conversation this evening from @EmpowHER - interesting chat about maternal health #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatPJA3. My guess is Pre-e. Placenta abruption and complications with csections? #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBabyPEP stands for 3 of the leading causes of maternal death in US: #preeclampsia, embolism and post-partum hemorrhage #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERA3 Preeclampsia, embolism and post-partum hemorrhage #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchat #MerckEmployeeCourtney David@D_T_A_T_B Yes, we want to encourage women to have the conversation with their HCP. #HaveaPEPTalk #herchatEmpowHER@EmpowHER What are the main drivers of maternal mortality in the US? #HERchatThe Modern Belly#sponsored: While most deliver safely, any woman can be at risk for pregnancy complications. Tell her to #HaveaPEPTalk w/an HCP #HERchatEmpowHER@highfshinfo @EmpowHER Me too! I'm looking to have a baby soon...older and terrified! Very interesting conversation! #HERchat #HaveaPEPTalkCarle HurtReminder! All tweets from now until 8pm are #sponsored by Merck through its @MerckforMothers initiative http://t.co/Aq0NmOGtmN #HERchatEmpowHER@TheModernBelly 3 of the leading causes of maternal death in US: #preeclampsia, embolism and post-partum hemorrhage #HaveaPEPTalk #herchatEmpowHERQ4: Have you ever had a PEP Talk with a healthcare professional about potential pregnancy complications? #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERA.4. Yes, I was high risk for pre-e for both #pregnancies and had an abruption. Childbirth is #nojoke #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBaby#sponsored: Here are some key questions that a pregnant woman and her family can ask an HCP #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchat http://t.co/3NUGiCXuEeEmpowHERWhat are a few solutions that you feel would help the rise in death rate in the US? #HERChat #haveapeptalkLauren E Miller@D_T_A_T_B what did you talk with your doctor about when you learned you were at high risk? #HERchat #HaveaPEPTalkErin KennedyA4. It always drives me nuts when movies show childbirth as complication free. 1/3 births end in csections - its dangerous! #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBabyQ5: If you’ve been pregnant or know someone who has, who was your or her biggest supporter? #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHER@LaurenEMiller7 Awareness is a great first step! You can learn more here: http://t.co/N2IYTphjyh #HaveaPEPTalk #herchatEmpowHER@erinskennedy We monitored my bp like a hawk and kept an eye out for another abruption. Very stressful. #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBabyA5) My friend's biggest supporter when she was pregnant was her mom #momsarethebest #herchatShana O'Connor@D_T_A_T_B helpful information to know! #HERchat #HaveaPEPTalkErin KennedyA pregnant woman’s entire support network should be informed and be her advocate. #HaveaPEPTalk http://t.co/Aq0NmOGtmN #HERchatEmpowHERMy sister is pregnant and I try to be her biggest supporter. Will definitely encourage her to #HaveaPEPTalk! #HERchatAmy VillarrealA5. All of my doctors were big supporters of my having a healthy birth. The only goal was healthy mama and healthy baby. #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBaby#sponsored: Let’s talk tips for telling your loved ones to #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHER@D_T_A_T_B that's great! That should be the most important goal always :) #HERchat #HaveaPEPTalkErin KennedyQ6: Do you know anyone right now that you could tell? #HaveaPEPTalk http://t.co/Aq0NmOGtmN #HERchatEmpowHER@erinskennedy It really should! Its easy to get distracted by having a good birth experience. #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBaby#sponsored: Anyone (spouse, sister, friend) can #HaveaPEPTalk w/ an HCP so they are informed abt potential pregnancy complications. #HERchatEmpowHERA6) Yes, and I will tell her to #HaveaPEPTalk #herchatShana O'ConnorQ7: Where would you tell someone about having a PEP Talk? #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERIt could be in the comfort of your home, a favorite café or on a walk. Other suggestions? #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHER@EmpowHER How about the best of both worlds- a comfortable cafe? :) #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBaby#sponsored: Sometimes the hardest things to say are the most important. Telling your loved ones to #HaveaPEPTalk shows you care #HERchatEmpowHERQ8: When should you tell your loved ones to have a PEP Talk? #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERWe owe it to families who have lost a loved one to do all we can to address pregnancy related deaths & complications. #herchat #HaveAPepTalkMorgan MenesesSheets#sponsored: #HaveaPEPTalk anytime before or during pregnancy, but don’t forget about the weeks after birth http://t.co/Aq0NmOGtmN #HERchatEmpowHER#sponsored: Complications can occur during the post-natal period. Make sure your loved ones are aware of the symptoms #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHER@EmpowHER The postpartum time can be so exhausting! Hard to remember to take care of yourself and not just the baby! #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBaby#SayItNow bc every 10 min, a woman in the US nearly dies from complications of pregnancy & childbirth #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERTime is almost up! Here comes our final question for the night! #HERchatEmpowHERQ8. I think it's most important to emphasize it weeks after the birth, when the OB is no longer as hands-on. #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBabyQ8. There's only a 6 week checkup. A lot can go wrong in that 6 weeks. Its important to monitor yourself closely #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBabyQ9: Why would you tell someone to #HaveaPEPTalk? Why would you #SayItNow? #HERchatEmpowHER@D_T_A_T_B great advice! #herchatEmpowHERQ9. Because dying in childbirth isn't something most people think is possible these days. Certainly not in the US. #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBaby#sponsored:@MerckforMothers encourages expecting families to #HaveaPEPTalk because moms are everything #HERchatEmpowHER@EmpowHER And moms tend to care for everyone else but themselves. So glad you're reminding them to focus on their health! #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBabyThanks all for joining us! MerckforMothers #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHERThanks @EmpowHER for hosting this #HERchat and for helping to raise awareness about pregnancy complications. #HaveaPEPTalk #MerckEmployeeCourtney David@CourtneyADavid Thank you for joining us! Glad you could help us spread the message. #HaveaPEPTalk #herchatEmpowHERThanks to Merck for sponsoring & raising awareness about #pregnancycomplications through @MerckforMothers #HaveaPEPTalk #HERchatEmpowHER@EmpowHER @MerckforMothers Great chat! Wonderful campaign! #HERchatDontTalkAboutTheBaby@D_T_A_T_B @MerckforMothers Thank you! Glad you could help us spread the message! #herchatEmpowHERThanks @EmpowHER for hosting this #HERChat and for helping to raise awareness about pregnancy complications. #HaveaPEPTalkMerck for Mothers#sponsored: Visit http://t.co/Aq0NmOGtmN to learn more and follow @MerckforMothers to stay in touch! #HERchatEmpowHER#sponsored: Together, we can help create a world where no woman dies giving life @MerckforMothers #HaveaPEPTalk #sponsored #HERchatEmpowHERThis concludes the chat #sponsored by Merck through its initiative @MerckforMothers. Have a good night! #HERchatEmpowHERHere's to being happy and healthy! See you next week. #HERchatEmpowHER@highfshinfo @EmpowHER Thanks so much!! #HERchat I'll be reaching out when the time comes!!Carle Hurt

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