Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute: Marianne’s Story

…my clotting event. I have a remote desk job that requires quite a bit of travel with long commute times. I was also on a low dose birth control, hadn’t…

What causes DVT/PE in children?

…clotting system and make the blood more likely to form clots in …

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…to school for students across U.S. college campuses led to the …

I Now Have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Amy’s Story

…having COVID, and I still struggle with scar tissue in my lungs. In addition to my hospital stay, hormonal birth control is believed to have contributed to my blood clots….

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,…