Pregnancy: Personal Stories

Motherhood vs. Career: The Great Battle
Expert Advice
03/18/08, Capessa
So it's official. I'm somebody's mother. My journey began nine months ago and stepped up in intensity when I went into labor three and a half…
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Why I Chose to Have a Natural Childbirth
Video
12/03/07, Capessa
Linda knew that giving birth without any pain meds or labor drugs wouldn't be easy, but she decided to take a deep breath, give up control over her body, and let nature run its course.
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From Pregnant to Parent: a New Mom's Story
Video
03/06/07, Capessa
For Vanessa, becoming a mom meant nine months of anxiety and self-doubt. But after her daughter was born, she learned that being a mom meant a lifetime of joy and fulfillment.
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Infertility: When Persistence Pays Off
Video
03/06/07, Capessa
Sherri knew she wanted to be a mother. When her body refused to cooperate, she took on daily injections and endless testing to combat her infertility. Several years later, her persistence finally paid off.
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From Zero to Three
Article
12/05/06, Capessa
Who knew I'd become so fertile in my old age!
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Pregnant at 40
Article
12/05/06, Capessa
It's like being a Mom for the first time again...
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Defend Your Choice
Article
12/05/06, Capessa
Be ready to debate and defend your choices...
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Two Miscarriages, One Hope
Video
11/14/06, Capessa
Marsha had two miscarriages in a row, and each loss was devastating. But she knew she'd have to find a way to overcome grief if she wanted to have a baby.
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It's A Girl
Video
11/14/06, Capessa
Trying to create a new life was destroying the life Christine already had. Then, after seven heartbreaks, fate brought her and her husband a miracle.
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