Meghan Markle Shares Heartfelt Story of Loss and Resilience
Meghan Markle, 43, opened up about personal struggles in her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder, touching on miscarriage and postpartum health challenges. Listeners praised her honesty and strength, with many showing support on social media.
In the podcast, Meghan revisited the 2020 loss of her second child, first shared in a New York Times essay, recalling the moment she felt a sharp cramp while caring for her son Archie. She discussed the emotional toll with guest Reshma Saujani, who related to the experience. Meghan reflected on the need to let go of hope tied to loss, resonating deeply with Saujani.
Prince Harry also spoke about the miscarriage in his memoir Spare, describing a private burial beneath a banyan tree, calling it “a tiny package.”
In the same podcast episode, Meghan revealed she suffered a serious postpartum medical scare involving preeclampsia. Speaking with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, she highlighted the silent battles many women face and the importance of being strong for family despite health struggles.
