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One of the most unspoken truths in this journey is the connection between motherhood and abortion. For many, the idea of these two concepts being intertwined seems contradictory. How can someone who has experienced the profound love of motherhood make the decision to have an abortion? The truth is, motherhood and abortion are not opposing forces. In fact, they are deeply connected, and for many women, the experience of one profoundly informs the decision around the other. https://www.annacmalingtherapy.com/blog/the-mental-health-implications-of-c-sections-what-every-parent-should-know monthly 0.5 2024-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/66841e160f599b200c98a3fc/1bca2490-8473-48ff-9f13-a4aa081beacf/tempImageWJSMW5.jpg Blog - The Mental Health Implications of C-Sections: What Every Parent Should Know - A Snap of My First C-Section As a perinatal mental health therapist, and a proud 2x C-section mom, I hold a special place in my heart for other C-section parents. 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