Hailey Bieber Reveals the Women’s Health Struggle She Faced After Giving Birth to Son Jack
Bieber’s postpartum experience
Bieber told WWD that after Jack’s birth, she experienced PMDD, a severe form of premenstrual syndrome. She said the condition receives too little attention and research. Bieber said she wants to raise awareness of women’s health issues such as PMDD. Research by the University of Oxford estimates that it affects 1.6 percent of women and girls globally.
Why conversation matters
Bieber said speaking about personal health experiences can make people feel less isolated. She described shared conversations as a way to recognize that others face similar challenges. She also said women’s health matters to her because she and people close to her have received diagnoses that affected their lifestyles.
Where the funding will go
Bieber and Rhode are committing $5 million to women’s health research. The funding is expected to support medical research, education and care in areas that have historically received too little support.
Key points
- Hailey Bieber says she struggled with PMDD after giving birth to son Jack.
- Bieber and Rhode are pledging $5 million for women’s health research.
- The funding will address pregnancy, postpartum health and autoimmune conditions.
- Grant recipients are expected to be announced next year.