Meghan Markle recently shared a deeply personal experience on her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, revealing that she was diagnosed with postpartum pre-eclampsia after giving birth to one of her children. The condition, which is rare and potentially life-threatening, caused a “huge medical scare” for her, though she kept it private at the time. She described the challenge of managing this health scare while continuing to care for her family and show up for others in public, emphasizing the emotional toll of dealing with a health crisis in silence.
Pre-eclampsia is a condition that usually occurs during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth and can lead to high blood pressure, which, if untreated, can result in severe complications for both the mother and baby. Meghan’s openness about the condition was paired with reflections on balancing work and family life, particularly as a mother to two young children, Archie and Lilibet. She expressed the importance of being present for her children, even if it meant juggling work meetings with moments of family life, like having her daughter Lili join her during business calls.
This is part of a broader theme in Meghan’s podcast, which aims to feature “candid conversations with amazing women” and highlight the balancing act of career, motherhood, and personal growth. Her new podcast, along with her recent business ventures, seems to focus on authenticity and sharing personal insights, with Meghan also reflecting on her past work in the royal family and her current role as a businesswoman and mother.
Her revelation about pre-eclampsia resonates with many women who face health challenges in silence, and the podcast seems to be an outlet for Meghan to discuss such experiences more openly.