Tag: awareness
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A Heartbreaking Image Reveals the Harsh Reality of Childhood Cancer
Get Pregnant Fast A poignant photograph captures the harsh realities faced by children battling cancer. Almost everyone has been affected by cancer in some way, yet it’s easy to overlook the daily struggles that come with the disease and its treatments. Recently, on International Cancer Day, Emily Carter shared a gut-wrenching image of her 10-year-old…
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Dear ABC: An Apology is Due to the Bleeding Disorders Community
Get Pregnant Fast When I share that my son has hemophilia, I often encounter a series of predictable questions. Is he descended from a Russian Czar? No. Will he outgrow it? Absolutely not. Can you bubble wrap him? It’s tempting, but no! Surprisingly, no one has ever asked me if hemophilia is a condition resulting…
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5 Essential Readings for World Down Syndrome Day
Get Pregnant Fast In celebration of World Down Syndrome Day, it’s important to take a moment to reflect on the unique journeys of families raising children with Down syndrome. Here are five insightful articles that can deepen your understanding and appreciation of this wonderful community. Navigating the Journey of Raising a Child with Special Needs…
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How a Pregnant Woman with a Disability Navigates Insensitive Questions
Get Pregnant Fast As a woman in my 30s who is visually impaired, I often turn heads when I walk down the street with my white cane. When my partner and I discovered we were expecting just six months after I lost my sight, we were both taken aback. The joy of impending parenthood was…