While most cases of preeclampsia arise in pregnancy, it turns out my experience of having a healthy pregnancy with normal blood pressures and being diagnosed after delivery is not uncommon.
The fact that medical professionals seldom ask women whether they served in the military upon assigning them a diagnosis is just one of the reasons why many female veterans fail to receive the healthcare they need.
When we hear “women’s health,” we should picture everything from the food labels that warn us about the hidden, unhealthy ingredients in packaged food to the policies that ban smoking in public spaces to the birth certificates that grant girls access to education.
Health & Science
Reproductive Health, Mental Health, Abortion, Black Maternal Health, Contraception
Military Women Face Distinct Health Needs — Maintaining Gender-Informed Care and Safeguards are Critical