Webinar for Health Professionals
The National Center on Birth Defects and …
The Most Terrifying Experience of My Life: Sue’s Story
I was 23 years old when I gave birth to my daughter in June 2010. During the last few months of my pregnancy, I sat and laid in bed a…
One More Test: Casey’s Story
…patient education. We must change the care culture. Pregnancy and childbirth are understandably an exciting time in a woman’s life, but many doctors do not inform patients about the signs…
‘For Every Day in May’ Wall of Dedications
…I lost my daughter-in-law to a massive blood clot days after …
Warfarin
…death) and purple toe syndrome (rare) Warfarin is known to cause …
I Had Three PEs: Kirsys’ Story
…my OB/GYN. Without this information, I was never given blood thinning injections to prevent blood clots during pregnancy and postpartum when your risk is elevated. After I gave birth, I…
Volunteer Spotlight: Donna Brovdender
Thirty-five year old Ali Senser died of a pulmonary embolism (PE), or blood clot in her lung, within 48 hours of giving birth to her third daughter in March of…
How A Drawing Saved My Life: Lori’s Story
…get tested for any risk factors. Sure enough, I have factor V Leiden (FVL) and it is hereditary. That, coupled with giving birth, created a risk I didn’t even know…
My Lifelong Experience with FVL: Gemma’s Story
…all. I had a normal pregnancy and birth with my son when I was 23 years old, and blood clots were never something I worried about. In May 2019, I…
Looking Back With Gratitude: Marianne’s Story
…and many blood thinner injections. When I gave birth to my second son, I could finally feel my body start to heal. My right lung has scar tissue and the…