A Leap of Faith - Rare Disease Moms on the Bittersweet Joy of New Babies

Once Upon A Gene · Nov 30, 2023 · 40m

ONCE UPON A GENE - EPISODE 209

A Leap of Faith - Rare Disease Moms on the Bittersweet Joy of New Babies

I'm joined by two new, rare moms, Emily and Katie, to discuss the topic of having additional children after you've had a child with a rare disease.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

How did your experience with your first born children's genetic conditions shake your hopes and fears about having a second child?

Once you connect with the rare disease world and learn about all of the rare disease possibilities, you know rare isn't so rare. The second pregnancy is different because you're aware of the chance…