Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan

Writer & Editor

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One of the biggest surprises about pregnancy and childbirth for me was how little we know about it--how little solid research has been done, and how unprepared women can be for very common complications and challenges. Reporting this essay for 5280 Health reassured me I'm not alone in this, and I hope will help other moms feel a bit more ready for the craziness their bodies might throw at them, too.