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My twin babies didn’t survive their premature birth – and I’m left to wonder why | Sara Mussa
Women of colour like me are more likely to experience pregnancy complications. That’s a devastating indictment
One, two, three, four, five, breathe, breathe. One, two, three, four, five, breathe, breathe.
Lying on the cold tiles of my bathroom floor, I had just given birth to my twin son, Zakaria, at just 23 weeks and six days gestation. My knees buckling, almost falling to the floor, with only my husband to hold me upright. He said some words. I can’t quite remember, but it was along the lines of “rely on God”.
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Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.The New York Times - Lifestyle
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