The Doctor Was Not Convinced That I Had a DVT: Pamela Lynn’s Story
…to take showers, wash dishes and bathe my daughter with my heparin lock wrapped in plastic. I was taken off heparin for the birth of my healthy son, Logan, in…
A Second Chance at Life: Danet’s Story
On January 4, 2010, I had just given birth to my first child at the age of 20. It was an emergency C-section that I was not planning on. The…
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,…
Recovery Has Been a Long Road: Jessica’s Story
…I owe everything to the awesome doctors and nurses in the ER and ICU that saved my life. Doctors believe the combination of my hormonal birth control and recent COVID-19…
My Mental Health Has Suffered More Than My Physical Health: Denise’s Story
…never been admitted to the hospital. I knew the cause the second it was confirmed that it was a DVT. I started birth control pills two months prior, in March…
I’m a Nurse and I Missed The Signs: Rachel’s Story
…months. I also stopped estrogen-based oral birth control. Four weeks after my diagnosis, I tested positive for factor V Leiden (heterozygous). If my DVT had been caught earlier, I might…
Words I Will Never Forget: Caitlin’s Story
…I had someone to drive me home. I was diagnosed with a DVT from calf to groin. Despite two risk factors (birth control and overweight), all the doctors agreed my…
Know Your Risk
…muscle injury Hip or knee replacement surgery Cancer and cancer …
They Couldn’t Figure Out What Was Wrong: Shantelle’s Story
…brought on by being on birth control for six months. I am on blood thinners for the rest of my life and my leg has permanent damage as my leg…