Four Women’s Honest and Inspiring Stories Through Pregnancy and Birth During a Pandemic

Four Women’s Honest and Inspiring Stories Through Pregnancy and Birth During a Pandemic
How their experiences impacted and transformed their families
ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
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12 min read·
Mar 16, 2021
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annowenfoto.comIn 2021 a photographer friend and I embarked on a journey to meet women who had journeyed through pregnancy and birth during the pandemic. These are the stories those brave women shared with us. They can teach all…
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