Lisa L - Preeclampsia, NICU, and Postpartum Truths

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Motherhood is rarely what we expect—and sometimes it’s life-threatening. In this episode of Quiet Connection, Lisa, a mom of three, shares her powerful story of an unexpected pregnancy, a dangerous case of preeclampsia, and the challenges of NICU life. She opens up about navigating postpartum depression, anxiety, and rage, and how listening to her inner voice and reaching out for support became lifelines.

Lisa’s story is a reminder that maternal health matters, prenatal and postpartum visits can be life-saving, and advocating for yourself—even when it feels hard—is an act of love. Whether you’re a new parent, a seasoned one, or walking alongside someone on this journey, this conversation reminds us all: you are not alone.

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🔑 Key Takeaways

1. Trusting your instincts matters. Lisa’s story shows how listening to that inner voice during pregnancy and postpartum can be life-saving.
   
   
2. Preeclampsia is serious and often misunderstood. Routine prenatal visits caught Lisa’s life-threatening condition before it became fatal.
   
   
3. NICU life is overwhelming and emotional. Balancing fear for her baby’s health with her own recovery was a defining part of Lisa’s journey.
   
   
4. Postpartum rage is real. It’s not just “being irritable”—it’s a form of postpartum mood disorder that deserves recognition and treatment.
   
   
5. Advocacy saves lives. Speaking up, asking questions, and insisting on care are critical in both pregnancy and postpartum.
   
   
6. Support is essential. Lisa’s healing has come from community, therapy, and openly sharing her story to help others feel less alone.

🎤 Soundbites

1. “One routine appointment changed everything — preeclampsia nearly killed me.”
   
   
2. “NICU life teaches you how strong and fragile we can be all at once.”
   
   
3. “Postpartum rage isn’t just being cranky. It’s a real, serious symptom of postpartum mental health.”
   
   
4. “Advocating for yourself in pregnancy isn’t optional. It can save your life.”
   
   
5. “Moms are told to be grateful, but we also need space to be real about our trauma.”
   
   
6. “Maternal health doesn’t end when the baby arrives — that’s when so much of it begins.”
   
   
7. “Every mother deserves to know she’s not alone in this.”
   
   
8. “I thought it was just me losing it. It wasn’t — it was postpartum rage.”

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