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From Blackout to Motherhood: One Woman’s Journey With PH

I’m Aware That I’m Rare: the phaware® podcast
Episode 506 - Allison Feenstra

Allison Feenstra shares her transformative journey from being an active, independent young woman to navigating life with pulmonary hypertension (PH). She recounts how a sudden blackout led to hospital visits and the discovery of the condition, stemming from complications related to prolonged bed rest and birth control medication. Allison candidly discusses how she underwent a significant surgery and persevered through a high-risk pregnancy, ultimately becoming a mother.

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