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In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Aliabadi sit down with Hailey Bieber to discuss a terrifying health scare at 25. She experienced a TIA (mini-stroke) with classic stroke symptoms, and the chain of testing that led to finding (and closing) a PFO.
Hailey also shares how her pregnancy was a surprise. It was complicated by a uterine septum and conversations about miscarriage risk. She explains how her care team monitored her for preterm risk.
Hailey discuss induction tools like the Foley balloon, how she handled the epidural, and what it felt like when she couldn’t stop bleeding after delivery. Dr. Aliabadi breaks down postpartum hemorrhage and the Jada device that was used to stop it quickly.
They also cover postpartum life, including anxiety, pumping/breastfeeding, PMDD months later, postpartum rehab (including pelvic floor therapy), and Hailey’s approach to balancing motherhood with building her company.
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Hailey Bieber is a model, entrepreneur, and founder of the skincare brand Rhode. With a global following across Instagram and TikTok, she is known for shaping modern beauty, fashion, and wellness conversations. In 2022, she launched Rhode, which was later acquired by e.l.f. Beauty in a landmark billion-dollar deal. As a new mother, Hailey has been open about her experiences with pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and hormone-related mental health, using her platform to advocate for more honest, informed discussions around women’s health and motherhood.
What You’ll Learn:
What a TIA can look like at 25, and the stroke symptoms Hailey experienced
What a PFO is, why it can be missed on early testing, and how closure works
What a uterine septum is, and why 3D imaging can matter for diagnosis
How preterm-risk screening was explained, plus the monitoring/support plan discussed
What postpartum hemorrhage can feel like in real time, and how rapid intervention can change outcomes
Key Timestamps:
(01:51) Hailey joins the show + why she wanted to share her story
(03:41) The TIA at 25 and the stroke symptoms she experienced
(05:20) PFO basics and why the first bubble study missed it
(06:33) PFO closure surgery and how the closure device works
(11:06) “Let’s move on to the pregnancy” and why it was a surprise
(12:11) What a uterine septum is and the miscarriage risk discussed
(14:03) Why septums get missed on ultrasound and why 3D imaging matters
(15:30) The preterm blood test explained and what it measures
(16:59) What happens if you test high-risk, including progesterone, aspirin, and closer monitoring
(27:03) Induction details, including the Foley balloon and epidural timing
(31:51) “I couldn’t stop bleeding” after delivery and what that moment felt like
(33:05) Sensing panic in the room, getting meds “to clot,” and asking “am I okay?”
(35:57) Postpartum hemorrhage explained and why the Jada device was used
(45:12) Postpartum PMDD, diagnosis, and what it felt like
(56:19) Postpartum rehab and why pelvic floor therapy mattered
(59:58) Working through pregnancy and easing back in after baby
(01:02:35) Closing advice on trusting your intuition
Key Takeaways:
Links:
Hailey Bieber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haileybieber/
Hailey Bieber TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haileybieber?lang=en
Jada System for Postpartum Hemorrhage Control
https://www.laborie.com/product/jada-system/
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) – Johns Hopkins Medicine
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy – American Physical Therapy Association
https://www.apta.org/patient-care/interventions/pelvic-health-physical-therapy
Postpartum Support International
