Welcome to the International Vasa Previa Foundation!

The International Vasa Previa Foundation agrees that vasa previa can, but should not be, a devastating complication of pregnancy. Despite its severity, it is commonly unrecognized by women, midwifes, and sometimes even obstetricians. It is rarely detected during pregnancy and often, inadequate decisions made during labor and delivery result in fetal mortality rates estimated to be as high as 95 percent.

The International Vasa Previa Foundation (IVPF) was established in January 2001 by parents who had the unfortunate luck to experience vasa previa first hand.  It is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as a non-profit tax-exempt organization incorporated in the state of Illinois in accordance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States.  The organization provides prevention and detection information and support to the general public and health care professionals regarding the potentially fatal prenatal condition known as vasa previa.

The IVPF and its members participate in research projects on vasa previa.  The Foundation provides information and resources about vasa previa through its website, newsletter, and attendance at medical conferences.  It sponsors medical in-service educational programs, a chat room, message board, and an email support group.

We need your help!  Please consider joining us in this important cause by becoming a participating (voting) member of the Foundation.  Foundation members are actively working to spread awareness of vasa previa through out the world.  If you are interested in joining the Foundation please send us your request for participating membership.  With your help we will make infant death due to vasa previa a thing of the past. 

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