SWHR is the nonprofit partner of the book Autoimmunity and the Good Girls, by Sara Hirsh Bordo, award-winning documentarian and founder of the production company Women Rising®. SWHR spoke with Hirsh Bordo about what led her to write this book and what she hopes others will take away from it.
It has been a rough journey since I was young, and I felt like I was not taken seriously. I knew that one day, if I kept trying, I would find the doctor who would believe me.
My hope is for more clarity on any long-term side effects – and for doctors, patients, researchers, and funders to support this much needed research so that other women can possibly avoid the pain I have experienced, both physical and mental, which also affects their partners, families, friends and colleagues who care about them.
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Tearfully, I told the ER physician at the last visit that I understood the tests were coming back normal, but something wasn’t right. I shouldn't be short of breath, heart racing, and panicking. This wasn't my normal.
I’m sharing my story because I want to raise awareness of what postpartum preeclampsia can look like. Everyone has the right to stay alive after giving birth.
I encourage others to advocate for themselves and explore options that fit their individual needs. Black women especially need to prioritize their health and well-being.
It took time, but my general practitioner also listened to me when I consistently had to push and advocate for myself. It has been a heartbreaking two years, as my life has turned upside down and I am surprised I kept fighting and still do.