Meghan Markle has released a new podcast episode today, April 8, that reveals a shocking medical detail she had previously kept private.

In the inaugural episode of “Confessions of a Female Founder,” the Duchess of Sussex welcomed the innovative creator of Bumble, Whitney Wolfe Herd, as her very first guest, setting the stage for a meaningful conversation.

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Meghan openly discussed, “We both encountered remarkably similar experiences — even though we were unaware of each other at that time — with postpartum challenges, and we both experienced preeclampsia. Postpartum preeclampsia is incredibly rare and quite alarming.”

According to the Mayo Clinic, this condition is defined as “a rare complication that manifests as high blood pressure and elevated levels of protein in urine shortly after childbirth. If not addressed, postpartum preeclampsia can lead to seizures and various serious health complications.”

Meghan then elaborated on how this condition affected her life in the aftermath of giving birth.

“You’re attempting to manage all these responsibilities, and the outside world remains oblivious to what’s happening beneath the surface. Meanwhile, you’re striving to be present for others — primarily your children — but those medical concerns are profoundly significant,” she expressed, to which Whitney responded, “It’s literally life or death, without a doubt.”

Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry, are the proud parents of their son Archie, who is 5 years old, and their daughter Lilibet, who is 3. Their journey through parenthood has been shared with the public, revealing both challenges and joys.

The Duchess has been candid about her struggles with both medical and mental health issues in her past. She has bravely disclosed her experience with suicidal thoughts during her time in the UK, along with her claims that the Royal Palace restricted her access to necessary help.