The Duchess of Sussex’s most recent admission revolves around a personal health problem that occurred away from the public glare. Read on for more information! Meghan Markle has revealed a major health ailment she had while pregnant, describing it as “so rare and so scary.” The Duchess of Sussex, 43, revealed the news during the first episode of her new podcast, “Confessions of a Female Founder.”

The episode, which aired on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, featured a candid talk between Meghan and Whitney Wolfe Herd, the CEO of Bumble dating app. During the 50-minute conversation, the couple discussed launching businesses, balancing their family lives, and how they had a common experience after childbirth. “[W]e both had quite similar experiences with postpartum, despite not knowing each other at the time. Meghan stated that both of them have preeclampsia, specifically postpartum preeclampsia.

“Can you believe we both had that?” Whitney asked. “It’s so rare and scary,” Meghan said. According to the Mayo Clinic, the disorder is characterized by high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine, and it can result in serious or even fatal complications if not treated promptly. The “Suits” alum, who is the mother of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with spouse Prince Harry, 40, went on to detail the mental and physical toll of dealing with a medical problem while remaining visible in public.

“And you’re still trying to juggle all of these things, and the world doesn’t know what’s happening quietly,” Meghan told me. “And even in the stillness, you’re still trying to be present for others. And in the silence, you’re still just trying to be there, primarily for your children, but those are major medical concerns.” “I mean life or death, truly,” Whitney continued.