Black Populations Are at Higher Risk for Blood Clots
…the three months after giving birth. NBCA is …
I Had No Idea Blood Clots Were Such a Risk to Pregnant Women: Amanda’s Story
In November 2023, I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl via C-section. It was our first child and we were so excited! A few weeks after giving birth, I…
It’s Better to be Safe Than Sorry: Kyarra’s Story
…gave birth to her daughter. Due to some medical issues, she had she ended up having an unplanned C-section. Three weeks to the day of the birth of her daughter,…
I Begged Them to Look at my Lungs for Clots: Renee’s Story
…in saying I was right, clots in both lungs. Blood tests revealed a that I have a blood clotting disorder, factor V Leiden heterozygous, and they believe birth control triggered…
DVT and PE Blood Clots
…at risk. Women in particular face unique blood clot risks …
Educate and Listen to Your Body: Tina’s Story
…was 34 years old. My doctor was concerned about my clot when I was younger, so she wouldn’t prescribe birth control for me until I was tested. I did test…
I Received the Diagnosis of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTED): Christine’s Story
…I underwent a multitude of other tests and got the diagnosis of chronic thromboembolic disease (CTED). My risk factors included estrogen-based birth control and ulcerative colitis. Two and a half…
I Don’t Know Why This Happened: Sydney’s Story
…smoke, I am not on birth control, and I did not travel long distances. I was very active. I didn’t have a sore arm or leg. This illness had changed…
I Had Three Large Blood Clots in my Brain: Jessica’s Story
…three genetic abnormalities that contributed to my clots: Factor II, MTHFR, and plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1). I had been prescribed birth control for menstrual cramps, and doctors said that…
Every Day is A Chance to Raise Awareness: Kris’ Story
…very large blood clot nearly blocking my right main pulmonary artery. Thankfully, the doctor asked me the right questions, including if I was on estrogen-based birth control pills, and did…