NBC News Now: Local news anchor shares postpartum preeclampsia story

Jasmine Turner, a local news anchor in Virginia, recently shared her life-threatening experience with postpartum preeclampsia following delivery at St. Mary’s Hospital. In her story, Jasmine had a severe headache three weeks after her C-section, and she knew something was very wrong. She credits OBHG’s Dr. Nicole Rankins and the on-site team with saving her life—highlighting the importance of having round-the-clock obstetric care available within hospitals.

Preeclampsia is a serious and rising threat in maternal health, affecting 5–7% of pregnancies and causing tens of thousands of maternal and fetal deaths annually. In the U.S., the condition has increased by 25%, with Black women facing a 60% higher risk than White women and often experiencing more severe complications.

Jasmine’s survival underscores the life-saving potential of the OB hospitalist model, which ensures 24/7 access to highly trained obstetricians who can respond to emergencies before a patient’s primary OB arrives. OBHG’s hospital-based OB/GYNs collaborate with ER teams, labor & delivery staff, and specialists to deliver fast, expert care—particularly in high-risk, time-sensitive scenarios like postpartum preeclampsia.

Watch the powerful story on NBC.