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The Moms Under Pressure (MUP) program is a blood pressure self-monitoring and peer support program for pregnant and postpartum moms throughout Virginia.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Program Summary<\/h3>\n
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Moms Under Pressure program equips new and expectant mothers, from the beginning of pregnancy through 12 months postpartum, to monitor their blood pressure regularly by providing education resources, an at-home blood pressure cuff kit, ongoing care coordination, and local resource connections. Huddle Up Moms also offers a Prior to Pregnancy Wellness and Health<\/i> health education series to educate, encourage and support individuals to improve their health and well-being prior to pregnancy.<\/p>\n

The program focuses on reaching pregnant and postpartum women diagnosed with or at risk for preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, or gestational hypertension. Moms Under Pressure equips new and expectant mothers to monitor their blood pressure regularly by providing education resources, at-home blood pressure cuff kit, ongoing care coordination, and local resource connections. Moms Under Pressure training is available for lay individuals\/groups, community-based organizations, faith-based entities, clinics, and hospitals - see contact information at the bottom of this page.<\/strong><\/p>\n

P<\/em>rogram History<\/i>: Huddle Up Moms established the Moms Under Pressure program in Roanoke, VA in 2022 to reach pregnant and postpartum women diagnosed with or at risk for preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, or gestational hypertension. \u00a0In 2023, the Virginia Department of Health partnered with Huddle Up Moms to expand and scale the program statewide by training hospitals, clinics, community-based organizations, and Community Health Workers and doulas to offer the program locally throughout Virginia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Public Health Issues<\/h3>\n
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Blood pressure self-monitoring for pregnant and postpartum individuals can help to:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n