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Story No. 561: Dr. Emily from New Mexico
“Tanya” was a single mom who carried a lot of guilt for having had a child before being married. She was a devoted mother to […]
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Story No. 560: Lynn from Minnesota
Denver, 1977. I was living with a hot-tempered man and became pregnant. Years before, I had decided that parenthood was not for me under any […]
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Story No. 559: Dr. Jennifer from California
Divya and Jordan (names changed to protect privacy) came to Labor and Delivery worried but hopeful. Divya had woken up earlier that morning with the […]
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Story No. 558: Dr. Terez from California
“Jane” is a young woman with a chronic medical condition. She is in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend and is using birth control pills […]
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Story No. 557: Dr. Emily from New Mexico
“Rochelle” was a young Baptist newlywed, very excited for motherhood. She and her husband, “Travis,” were thrilled when they found out they were pregnant. At […]
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Story No. 556: Dr. Wing Kay from California
I saw a patient yesterday who was seeking an abortion at Planned Parenthood. She had an early pregnancy, just six weeks along, and she came […]
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Story No. 555: Dr. Dalia from North Carolina
Trigger warning: This story discusses domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. I […]
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Story No. 554: Dr. Lealah from California
Recently, I had a patient who I’ll call Shelly. Shelly’s husband left her shortly after she found out she was pregnant. She was struggling financially […]