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A preemie and his parents prevail

A preemie and his parents prevail

By the parent vine on December 9, 2010

Getting pregnant was complicated. Staying pregnant was complicated. Giving birth was complicated. The first 10 weeks were complicated….After 4 tries at IVF, placenta previa, and heavy internal hemorrhaging, Bal gave birth to CK by c-section a full 8 weeks before his due date. This is the story of his birth and the care which Bal received throughout and following her pregnancy.

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Giving birth 10,000 miles from home

Giving birth 10,000 miles from home

By the parent vine on August 8, 2010

An expat living in Cambodia, Rachel came to Bangkok to give birth to Jazz just as Cyclone Nargis was descending on Myanmar. Her attempt at natural birth became an emergency c-section after infection set in. This is a series of three articles that originally appeared in Slate Magazine

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