Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has
she suffered from a condition called postpartum preeclampsia following the birth of one of her children.
She shared this information during the inaugural episode of her new podcast,
Confessions of a Female Founder
.
Postpartum preeclampsia is a rare but serious condition related to high blood pressure and occurs up to six weeks after giving birth. It can cause a stroke, brain damage, organ damage, seizures — and sometimes death — if not treated, according to the
.
Markle described the experience as “so rare and
” She highlighted the
of trying to “show up for people,” especially her children and attend to her public responsibilities while dealing with a significant medical scare.
She noted that she had to manage these issues privately, as the world remained unaware of her condition.
However, Markle
whether this occurred after the birth of her son, Prince Archie, 5, or her daughter, Princess Lilibet, 3.
It is important to note that postpartum preeclampsia is
, which occurs during pregnancy. Markle’s disclosure sheds light on the struggles many women face with postpartum health issues, particularly those under public scrutiny.
Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of Bumble, revealed her own experience with postpartum preeclampsia during her conversation with Markle on the Confessions of a Female Founder podcast. While specific details about how Wolfe Herd managed the condition were not disclosed, she emphasized the
severity of postpartum preeclampsia
, describing it as “life or death.”
Wolfe Herd reflected on the challenges of coping with this rare and potentially fatal condition while navigating new motherhood and career responsibilities.
She shared her
admiration for Markle’s ability to publicly present
her newborn son, Archie, shortly after delivery, contrasting it with her own struggles. Wolfe Herd recounted being unable to handle small tasks, such as answering the door for a food delivery.
Lemonada Media announced on March 13 that Confessions of a Female Founder would focus on Markle’s entrepreneurial journey launching the “As ever” lifestyle brand and feature conversations with other female founders over the course of eight episodes.
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Markle further highlighted the immense pressure of trying to ‘show up for people’ while dealing with a significant medical scare
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has revealed she suffered from a condition called postpartum preeclampsia following the birth of one of her children.
She shared this information during the inaugural episode of her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder.
Postpartum preeclampsia is a rare but serious condition related to high blood pressure and occurs up to six weeks after giving birth. It can cause a stroke, brain damage, organ damage, seizures — and sometimes death — if not treated, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Markle described the experience as “so rare and so scary.” She highlighted the immense pressure of trying to “show up for people,” especially her children and attend to her public responsibilities while dealing with a significant medical scare.
She noted that she had to manage these issues privately, as the world remained unaware of her condition.
However, Markle did not specify whether this occurred after the birth of her son, Prince Archie, 5, or her daughter, Princess Lilibet, 3.
It is important to note that postpartum preeclampsia is distinct from preeclampsia, which occurs during pregnancy. Markle’s disclosure sheds light on the struggles many women face with postpartum health issues, particularly those under public scrutiny.
Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of Bumble, revealed her own experience with postpartum preeclampsia during her conversation with Markle on the Confessions of a Female Founder podcast. While specific details about how Wolfe Herd managed the condition were not disclosed, she emphasized the severity of postpartum preeclampsia, describing it as “life or death.”
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Wolfe Herd reflected on the challenges of coping with this rare and potentially fatal condition while navigating new motherhood and career responsibilities.
She shared her admiration for Markle’s ability to publicly present her newborn son, Archie, shortly after delivery, contrasting it with her own struggles. Wolfe Herd recounted being unable to handle small tasks, such as answering the door for a food delivery.
Lemonada Media announced on March 13 that Confessions of a Female Founder would focus on Markle’s entrepreneurial journey launching the “As ever” lifestyle brand and feature conversations with other female founders over the course of eight episodes.
Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.