EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 10 MIN
36 | Preeclampsia Explained: The Warning Signs Too Many Moms Miss
from Black Birth Stories · host Dr. Tiffany Woodus
Preeclampsia explained by a board-certified OB/GYN. Learn the warning signs of preeclampsia before and after delivery, including symptoms too many moms miss during pregnancy and postpartum.Preeclampsia is not rare, and it doesn’t always look the way we expect. In this episode of the Black Birth Stories Podcast, Dr. Tiffany Woodus breaks down what preeclampsia really is, how common it is, why delivery does not always mean the danger has passed, and what every mama needs to know to protect herself—during pregnancy and postpartum.You’ll hear real stories, including a postpartum case that required hospital readmission after a “perfect” pregnancy, and a viral thread from a mama who brushed off a headache that turned out to be postpartum preeclampsia. This conversation is about education, vigilance, and empowerment—not fear.✨ Featured Episodes MentionedToneka’s Journey to Motherhood – Hope Amidst Heartbreak https://open.spotify.com/episode/259zgXvNywigr58Ws9Zgvn?si=hJE56kISQmqCdN2nK6mw6QThis is What you Must Know About Severe Preeclampsia https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IAu5Ehy70aD6RqDKwoEIZ?si=uUUU8bScTZyaG3vJoddEOg**********************************************************👇 Watch now. And share this with a mama who needs it.✨ If you care about safer births and evidence-based information, hit SUBSCRIBE — your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough.💬 Join the Conversation:If this episode blessed you, leave a comment or review to help other mamas find it.💖 Go Deeper With Dr. Woodus:Your 15-minute prenatal appointment is not enough. Come join our village of faith-filled Black mamas and maternal-health experts inside the Melanin Maternity Community → https://melaninmaternity.com👩🏾⚕️Hosted by Dr. Tiffany Woodus, OBGYN, wife, mama, and advocate for eliminating Black maternal health disparities.**********************************************************APPLY TO SHARE YOUR BIRTH STORY ON THE PODCAST: www.blackbirthstoriespodcast.comJOIN OUR DIGITAL BLACK BIRTH COMMUNITY: www.melaninmaternity.comFREE RESOURCES:A BLACK WOMEN'S GUIDE TO SHARED DECISION MAKING: https://woodusobgyn.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/30c95ef5-9a9a-478a-94ed-5afece6062e0FREE checklist to help you find the right Women's Health Partner for you: https://bit.ly/OBGYNchecklistWant to learn more about Dr. Tiffany Woodus? Click here: https://youtu.be/BFgLtOJDMS8If you found this content helpful, subscribe now: http://youtube.com/woodusobgyn**********************************************************Affiliate disclosure: These are affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Using them helps support our mission to eliminate Black maternal health disparities.
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36 | Preeclampsia Explained: The Warning Signs Too Many Moms Miss
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