Meghan Sussex Survived Postpartum Preeclampsia and the British Media Still Mocked Her for Speaking Out

When Meghan Sussex shared her experience with postpartum preeclampsia on her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, she wasn’t asking for pity. She shared her truth with calm and care. Postpartum preeclampsia, she said, felt “so rare and so scary.” While recovering, she still had to be present for her child. The condition she described doesn’t just disrupt—it can be deadly. It was a moment of truth. And the British media hated it.

Preeclampsia Puts Women’s Lives At Risk

Preeclampsia kills an estimated 76,000 women each year across the globe. It often strikes without warning and can appear during pregnancy, labor, or even weeks after birth. It’s linked to high blood pressure and can lead to seizures, strokes, and death if not treated. Meghan Sussex survived it. She had access to medical care. Many women don’t.

In the United States, Black women are 2.6 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women, according to the CDC. That risk doesn’t go away with wealth or fame. Meghan’s experience reflects a larger crisis in maternal health—one where too many voices are ignored until it’s too late.

When she used her platform to speak honestly about postpartum preeclampsia, the Preeclampsia Foundation publicly thanked her for helping raise awareness. But instead of celebrating her bravery, the British media called it oversharing. They turned a moment of life-saving advocacy into another excuse for mockery.

We're so grateful for the awareness that Meghan Markle is bringing to #postpartumpreeclampsia, a life-threatening hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. Preeclampsia can occur up to six weeks postpartum and can be life-threatening: https://t.co/kikvKnHqjY https://t.co/IIobcxJQwH

— Preeclampsia Fndn (@preeclampsia) April 8, 2025

The British Press Chose Mockery Over Empathy

When Meghan Sussex opened up about surviving postpartum preeclampsia, the response from the UK press was swift and shameful. On ITV’s This Morning, hosts rolled their eyes and scoffed at her words. One said Meghan sounded like she was speaking “another language.” Another mocked her for saying she was “showing up” for her child. The tone was cold. The subtext was cruel.

Then came the real message. “Less is more,” said one of the hosts. It wasn’t advice. It was a warning. The British media has spent years trying to silence Meghan. They mocked her baby bump, spread racist conspiracy theories, and pushed the #Megxit narrative. When she spoke about postpartum preeclampsia—a condition that can kill women—they mocked that too.

Two Women: One Double Standard

This is the same media that breathlessly covered Princess Catherine’s morning sickness. The same press that printed endless stories about her hair, her shoes, her cancer. But when Meghan speaks about a medical condition that disproportionately affects Black women, they tell her to say less.

Their cruelty isn’t just targeted. It’s strategic. Meghan’s story humanizes her. It reminds people that she was a pregnant woman under siege. That she was bullied. That she survived. Her honesty makes the press look heartless. So they do what they’ve always done—mock, belittle, and dismiss.

But Meghan still spoke. And in doing so, she showed more courage than every tabloid editor in Britain.

Less Is More Is Code For Be Quiet

People often forget the pressure Meghan Sussex was under during her first pregnancy. She faced relentless media attacks, constant lies like the false “Meghan made Kate cry” story, and cruel scrutiny from certain members of the public who doubted she was ever pregnant. Behind the scenes, she was battling depression and feeling suicidal as she later revealed in her Oprah interview. The palace refused her requests to seek professional help. Through all of that, she carried her child—and now we know she was also suffering from postpartum preeclampsia, a serious and life-threatening condition.

So when Meghan gave birth to Archie, she didn’t play the royal media game. She didn’t pose outside the hospital in heels, smiling for cameras like Diana or Princess Catherine. She took her time. The press erupted. They weren’t concerned about safety—they wanted a spectacle. That’s how invasive and absurd the coverage became.

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That same entitlement showed up again on This Morning. When the hosts mocked her podcast, one of them—a man, no less—said, “less is more.” But that wasn’t about taste. It was about control. Meghan’s truth unsettles them. Her pain is too real. It humanizes her. Her story reminds the world how badly she was treated. She didn’t suffer in silence. And that’s what they can’t forgive.

We Must Listen To Voices Like Meghan’s

Meghan Sussex didn’t overshare. She told her truth with quiet strength. She opened up about survival. Her honesty gave others permission to feel seen. Not every struggle is visible, and she made sure we remember that. Not every wound is public. But it doesn’t make them less real.

Her story matters. So do the stories of every woman who has faced medical fear and felt invisible. The British media may want her quiet. But we are still listening. And we’re not going anywhere.

Help Raise Awareness About Postpartum Preeclampsia

Meghan Sussex’s story reminds us that no woman should suffer in silence. Postpartum Preeclampsia is serious, and awareness can save lives. Join the movement, share the facts, and support maternal health.

Learn more and get involved at Preeclampsia.org.