The Warning Signs They Missed: Anikia’s Postpartum Story

Dr. Anikia Nelson walked into the clinic swollen, exhausted, and in pain—only to be told to go home, eat carbs, sleep, and hydrate. But her body was telling a different story. What was dismissed as stress and dehydration turned out to be postpartum preeclampsia, a life-threatening condition that could have been missed. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nelson, one of my own clients, as she shares her shocking journey of misdiagnosis, the dangers of dismissing postpartum symptoms, and the power of advocating for your health .Every mom deserves to be heard. Every symptom deserves attention. Don’t miss this powerful conversation.

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