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"The Double Shift: Growing a Baby and a Career"

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                                            They say pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but no one warns us about the " double shift "  —growing a tiny human while managing meetings, deadlines, and career aspirations. As a working mom-to-be, we are  expected to handle it all with a glowing face , but to be real—between morning sickness, maternity leave worries ,career break  and unsolicited advice, it’s anything but easy. When I found out I was pregnant, I was overwhelmed with mixed emotions. To be honest, I was thrilled, yet at the same time, I was worried sick and downright afraid. It felt like an emotional traffic jam—could I really handle it all? Work, family, a baby... I wasn’t so sure.  From being excited about announcing about pregnancy at work to the anxiety of stepping down from my role the journey has been filled with dilemmas and self doubts . ...