#26: Pregnant Women Get Overlooked
Pregnancy doesn’t just change your body; it changes how you interpret everyday aches and pains. Is it normal pregnancy discomfort or something to be concerned about? Sometimes, those lines blur dangerously. It’s easy to rationalize away seemingly small problems. Add in the fact that less common pregnancy complications might not even be on your radar, and that’s a recipe for potential trouble.
One woman found this out the hard way. Initially dismissing persistent back pain as just another third-trimester struggle, things rapidly took a terrifying turn. Swelling and discoloration in her leg – these alarming symptoms finally urged her to the hospital. It wasn’t a pinched nerve but a massive, life-threatening blood clot. Thankfully, swift medical intervention saved her and her baby’s lives.