Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Reveals Postpartum Preeclampsia Scare
What: Meghan Markle opened up about her experience with postpartum preeclampsia, a rare but dangerous condition, on her podcast.
Key Line: “‘It’s so rare … and so scary,’ Meghan said. ‘And in the quiet, you’re still just trying to show up mostly for your children…'”
Source: NBC
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