S2 07 | Preeclampsia Awareness Month with Dr. Rebekah Tompkins
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month! And for today’s episode, we have the opportunity to sit down with Rebekah Tompkins, MD to chat about not only preeclampsia, but also HELLP Syndrome. Rebekah Tompkins not only specializes in high-risk pregnancy, but she personally experienced preeclampsia, HELLP, and a NICU stay with her firstborn son. Not only does she offer sound doctrine on the medical and physical effects of preeclampsia, but she also offers the firsthand perspective of journeying through this herself. We are so grateful for the wisdom and empathy that she brings to this conversation!
In this episode we cover:
What is preeclampsia?
What is HELLP and how is it different than preeclampsia?
If I developed preeclampsia in my previous pregnancy, how likely am I to develop it again in future pregnancies? Is there anything I can do to prevent preeclampsia from reoccurring?
Are there any additional health risks for either mom or baby associated with preeclampsia after birth?
We hope that this episode offers some sound wisdom on all things regrading preeclampsia, and reminds you once again of how miraculous both you and your little one are. You are a survivor, mama!
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Rebekah Tompkins, MD, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, specializing in high-risk pregnancy, infertility and menopause. She practices at Sanford Women’s at Sanford Southpointe Clinic in Fargo. Dr. Tompkins earned her medical degree from the University of North Dakota and completed her residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ.
Dr. Tompkins and her husband, Matt, have two children and two dogs. Dr. Tompkins loves traveling, experiencing new cultures and doing almost anything outdoors. In addition to English, she speaks Japanese and Spanish. She also enjoys baking and reading - although most recently her reading is limited to OB/GYN textbooks and the Curious George collection.
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