Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has launched her new podcast titled 'Confessions of a Female Founder,' in which she provides a personal account of the health challenges she faced after the birth of her children.

In the premiere episode, Markle reflects on dealing with postpartum preeclampsia, a rare but serious complication associated with childbirth.

She highlights that this medical condition occurred following the delivery of her children but does not specify whether it was after the birth of her son, Archie, aged five, or her daughter, Lilibet, aged three.

Postpartum preeclampsia can develop after delivery and is characterized by symptoms such as high blood pressure and elevated protein levels in urine.

While preeclampsia is typically identified during pregnancy, Markle notes its rare occurrence post-childbirth, emphasizing the distressing nature of her experience which went largely unrecognized publicly.

In her discussion with Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of Bumble, Markle described the condition as “so rare” and “so scary.”

The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK outlines the risks associated with untreated preeclampsia, which can affect both mother and child.

The podcast presents Markle in a dual role: as a mother grappling with the demands of parenting while also striving to maintain her professional life.

She shares anecdotes of her daughter Lilibet sitting on her lap during business meetings, reflecting her desire to be actively present in her children’s lives, stating, “I don’t want to miss the pickups.

I don’t want to miss the drop-offs.”

The podcast is produced by Lemonada Media and follows Markle’s previous venture, 'Archetypes,' which aired on Spotify for a limited time and received mixed reactions.

The launch of 'Confessions of a Female Founder' indicates Markle's ongoing efforts to shape her public image beyond her royal lineage, as she navigates her role as a working mother and a notable figure in media.