A New Jersey mother's third pregnancy took a terrifying turn when she developed postpartum preeclampsia after giving birth. Sabrina B., 38, described her 16.5-hour labor as the "hardest" experience of her life, compounded by raising two other children while recovering.

From the start, Sabrina sensed this pregnancy would "require more from me physically and emotionally." A week after delivering her daughter Alijah, a home visit nurse discovered dangerously high blood pressure and severe swelling. The nurse immediately contacted her OB-GYN, leading to a diagnosis that would change everything.

Sabrina's symptoms intensified rapidly - passing large blood clots, experiencing numbness in her hands, and feeling like she was "dying" during a shower. She was placed on blood pressure medication and steroid injections to reduce inflammation. The experience left her unable to grip objects or properly hold her baby for weeks. Now, she's sharing her story to raise awareness about heart disease among Black and Latina women, emphasizing the importance of postpartum care and trusting one's instincts.