What is HELLP syndrome? #HELLPsyndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication that is considered a severe variant of #preeclampsia. Learn more: https://preeclampsia.org/hellp-syndrome #pregnancy #postpartum #hellpsyndromeawareness #hellpsyndromesurvivor #maternalhealth | Preeclampsia Foundation

HELLP (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets) syndrome is a life-threatening pregnancy complication usually considered to be a variant of preeclampsia. Both conditions usually occur during the later stages of pregnancy, or soon after childbirth.🤰🤱 HELLP syndrome is named after it's characteristics: 🌟H (hemolysis, which is the breaking down of red blood cells) 🌟EL (elevated liver enzymes) 🌟LP (low platelet count) HELLP syndrome can be difficult to diagnose, because all of the t

HELLP syndrome coming seemingly out of no where 😳 #HELLP #hellpsyndrome | Paging Dr. Fran