Meghan Markle, aged 43, has recently shared a heartfelt and personal chapter of her life in an episode of her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder. Her openness about the painful experience has been met with an outpouring of support from people on social media who commend her bravery.
One admirer poignantly observed, “Be kind to everyone. No one knows the things they are dealing with, ever.” Another voice of support echoed, “You stay strong Meghan.”
Praising her courage, a listener wrote, “It’s very brave of you, Meghan, to talk about this. Thank you.” Someone else added, “Meghan is really strong. Thanks for speaking out.”
Back in 2020, in an emotional essay for The New York Times, the Duchess of Sussex revealed she experienced the heartbreaking loss of her second child. She described sensing a ‘sharp cramp’ while simply changing her son Archie’s diaper during that July.
Her Recollection of the Heartbreaking Day
Meghan spoke of feeling unwell at their Los Angeles home, prompting a hospital trip. She delved into this poignant topic during her podcast conversation with Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, who personally relates to the experience of miscarriage.
Reflecting on the loss, Markle expressed, “I’ve spoken about the miscarriage we endured, and I think in some parallel way, you need to learn to detach from something you had so much promise and hope for, to eventually reach a point where you can let it go.” Her insight resonated deeply with Saujani, who replied, “I feel like you’re reading my diary, that’s really insightful.”
Prince Harry also opened up about the miscarriages in his memoir, ‘Spare,’ recounting how both he and Meghan wept upon leaving the hospital without their unborn child.
“A tiny package,” Harry shared in his memoir. “We ventured to a secret place known only to us. Beneath a broad banyan tree, as Meg mourned, I gently placed that tiny package into the earth with my hands.”
Recently, Markle discussed this challenging period alongside her podcast’s debut episode, where she unveiled her experience with a ‘huge medical scare’ post-childbirth.
In conversation with Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of the Bumble app, Markle explored their shared experiences with postpartum preeclampsia—a condition that poses significant health risks if not addressed immediately.
“Postpartum preeclampsia involves elevated blood pressure and excess protein in the urine soon after childbirth,” explains the Mayo Clinic. This serious condition necessitates timely medical intervention to prevent complications like seizures.
Meghan poignantly noted, “The world remains unaware of silent battles. Despite the quiet, you strive to be there for people, especially your children, amidst significant medical scares.”
