Jessica Adams

I joined the movement to create positive change for moms and babies everywhere, especially those most at risk.

I was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure at age of 19 and knew having a baby I would be considered a High Risk Pregnancy. While having a high risk pregnancy, there is a lot more monitoring that comes with it to help my baby to come to full term. So, that means there is a need for all these resources in order to take care and closely monitor the baby and me. Even with the very close monitoring and support of OBGYN and the high risk specialist with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical staff, I still got preeclampsia (in the middle of the night while sleeping) and had to undergo emergency cesarean section and birth my daughter Zoey at 27 weeks and 6 days. She weighed just 2 pounds 1oz when she was born, and was looked after in the NICU for 89 days. While I was in the hospital after delivering her for almost a week to help control my blood pressure. Now a year later, I am so blessed that both Zoey and I are doing so well, from all that support and care from our staff, doctors, and resources to help us through it. But not everyone gets as lucky as we did. 

With preterm birth and maternal death rates continuing to rise, I’m committed to raising funds so that every family gets the best possible start. But I need your help.

Please visit my fundraising page to make a donation. Together we’ll be part of a movement to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy!