The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, recently shared a personal health struggle. She opened up about her experience with a rare condition called postpartum preeclampsia. This condition is related to high blood pressure and can occur up to six weeks after giving birth. It is different from preeclampsia, which happens during pregnancy. People can get postpartum preeclampsia even if they did not have preeclampsia while pregnant.

Meghan revealed this information on her new podcast. She was talking with Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble. Both women had similar experiences with postpartum preeclampsia. They were surprised to learn about this shared experience. Meghan mentioned that it is scary and rare. She also talked about the challenges of managing this condition quietly. She had to show up for people and her children while dealing with a serious medical issue.

Postpartum preeclampsia can cause serious problems. It can lead to a stroke, brain damage, seizures, and even death if not treated. The Cleveland Clinic provides information about this condition. It is important to seek medical help if experiencing symptoms.

Whitney Wolfe Herd also shared her thoughts. She remembered seeing Meghan debut her son Archie to the world. She was amazed by Meghan's strength and ability to handle the situation. Whitney talked about the confusion and wildness of postpartum. She described it as living in two different worlds at once.

This podcast episode is part of a series called "Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan. " It features conversations between Meghan and other female entrepreneurs. The discussions are meant to be open and honest. They aim to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of these women.

A Royal's Secret Health Struggle

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