Overview

• Meghan Markle revealed she suffered from postpartum preeclampsia, describing it as 'so rare and so scary,' in the first episode of her new podcast.
• Her podcast, 'Confessions of a Female Founder,' launched with an interview featuring Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of Bumble, who emphasized the condition's life-threatening nature.
• Markle discussed the challenges of managing a severe health condition while navigating public life and motherhood, recounting her experience after giving birth to her son, Archie.
• The Preeclampsia Foundation and NHS highlight that postpartum preeclampsia, though rare, can lead to severe complications, including convulsions, strokes, and organ damage if untreated.
• This disclosure amplifies the conversation on maternal health, leveraging Markle's platform to destigmatize and educate about postpartum complications.