Princess Beatrice on Athena's Preterm Birth Journey

Princess Beatrice has shared her emotional journey of giving birth to her daughter Athena Elizabeth Rose, who was born prematurely on January 22. In a candid essay for British Vogue, Beatrice described the uncertainty and overwhelming fear she felt upon learning that Athena would arrive early, emphasizing the lack of control and the universal challenges faced by mothers worldwide. Despite being born several weeks premature, Athena was healthy, though it took weeks for Beatrice's tears of relief to dry. Beatrice acknowledged her privilege in receiving excellent medical care and expressed a deep commitment to supporting women's health and research on preterm births. She has become a patron of the prematurity charity Borne, working to raise awareness and provide support for families in similar situations. Beatrice's experience has reinforced her determination to advocate for medical advances and better understanding of women's health issues.