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As a mother and doctor I understand better than most the challenges faced by new parents. I'd love to support you!

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My Rainbow Pregnancy

If you are in the middle of a rainbow pregnancy and feel scared and anxious, then know that I’ve been there.  And I want you to know that having a beautiful rainbow baby—as I did—is worth all the fear, anxiety, pain, tears, rollercoaster emotions you are currently going through. After losing three babies, my anxiety…

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Everyone has an opinion about your baby bump… Shocking things people say

Nobody tells you that being pregnant means that your belly becomes public property… From the moment you announce the exciting news it quickly starts to feel like everyone has an opinion about your growing baby bump… and they have no reservations sharing it with you. Below are some of the comments and actions that have…

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Pregnancy: The good, The bad, and The ugly

Pregnancy can be a beautiful time, a time of bonding with a tiny person nestled deep inside, a time of excitement and celebration, but not everything about pregnancy is beautiful… Breasts: The good- They grow, a lot. Like to the breasts I always wanted, but thought I would need a surgeon to get. The bad-…

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