'I wanted to not only share my belly, but also tell my truth.'
with a viable embryo that grew to become a healthy fetus. Despite my delight, my heart remained with those who were still looking for answers: those who I came to rely on through Facebook groups, books, podcasts, and yes, Instagram. Their stories, resources, and optimism kept me going when I was at my worst.
I noticed these snapshots of people who seemingly have it all are as pervasive on social media as the hashtag #pregnant itself. But what I found is often missing from the feeds are true stories: stories that show what it took to get there, the losses, the trauma, and the perseverance. According to the CDC,
, but when discussing the challenges with people in similar positions, I recognized that we all felt very alone.
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