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What You Didn't Expect in Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth: Real Stories & Expert Insights

English - July 16, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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In this episode my guest talks about a host of challenges she managed during her pregnancy including PCOS, miscarriage, an unexpected appendicitis that leads to a preterm birth. 

Through it all, she perseveres, learning something from each challenge:
* the benefits of preparation
* the benefits of hospital care
* the limits of her own control over pregnancy

 and takes these ideas into her reproductive future.
 I also include the insights of a fantastic OB. What follows is the first part of our conversation.