Healing Physically Was the Easy Part: Chloe’s Story
…terms of risk factors, there were none. No one in my family had a history of clots and genetic testing showed no clotting disorders. I was on birth control for…
The Perfect Storm: Jessica’s Story
…I got my clots. The long plane flight to Africa, my slow heart rate, altitude sickness caused by high elevation, severe dehydration from summit day and birth control pills created…
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Being Your Own Advocate Could Save Your Life: Tiffany’s Story
…disorders that I was unaware of, I was on a long airplane ride, and I was on hormonal birth control. This minor setback slowed down my running career, but it…
My Survival Was a Miracle: Jessica’s Story
Jessica Phillips survived a life-threatening PE right after giving birth to her fourth child. Her DVT symptoms were overlooked and a massive PE ensued, so her OB doctor introduced many…
Afraid to Breathe: Samara’s Story
Samara McAuliffe gave birth to a daughter by what she thought was an uncomplicated C-section until she developed a pulmonary embolism eleven days later. I gave birth by emergency C-section…
My Doctor Failed Me: Getsemany’s Story
I had given birth via C-section, and my daughter was sent to the neonatal intensive care unit at a different hospital. My legs were swollen for a couple of days…
Never Lose Hope in the Face of Adversity: Jennifer’s Story
In 2009, I experienced the most challenging and life-changing event. After giving birth to my beautiful baby girl by C-section, I was overjoyed, but soon faced a series of unexpected…
Please Don’t Take ‘You’re Fine’ as an Answer: Shola’s Story
…I gave birth. I was too scared and anxious to face it at the time. It was a terrifying pregnancy and birth journey, but I am ready to face it…
My Baby Saved Me: Kelly’s Story
…felt as if it had a sore or sprained muscle. My obstetrician dismissed my complaints. I gave birth weeks later and hours before being discharged after birthing my fourth daughter,…