The journey of fertility can have a significant impact on an individual’s self-worth and identity. When faced with difficulties conceiving or carrying a pregnancy, individuals often experience feelings of inadequacy and shame. The inability to conceive a child naturally can lead to a sense of failure or self-blame. This can put a serious strain on… Continue reading Impact of Fertility Journey on Self Worth and Shifting Identity
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A Q&A with Mara Gaudette, MS, CGC, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby
MotherToBaby, a service of the non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, healthcare professionals and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Check out our Q&A with Mara Gaudette, a certified genetic counselor with MotherToBaby in California. Mara also counsels women who… Continue reading A Q&A with Mara Gaudette, MS, CGC, Teratogen Information Specialist, MotherToBaby