This Has Been an Emotional Roller Coaster: Jacqueline’s Story
…it, years on estrogen-based birth control pills (which I was instructed to immediately stop), or a combination. This has been a emotional roller-coaster. I haven’t quite fully accepted my diagnosis….
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,…
Blood Clots Are Serious: Susan’s Story
…weeks later for an extremely well-planned, but scary birth. My platelets were very low, and I was at a huge risk of either bleeding out or clotting, depending on the…
Black Populations Are at Higher Risk for Blood Clots
…the three months after giving birth. NBCA is …
NBCA Unveils New Stop the Clot, Spread the Word® Campaign Public Service Announcement
The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) is proud to announce that, …