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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

The Federalist: 4 Ways Moms And Their Children Remain Physically Bonded For Life

 

Every mother is a chimera made up of her own genetic cells living side by side with the cells of every child she has ever carried.

The miracle of birth is always a sacred moment, but it is not the first moment of your existence. You did not suddenly come into being on the day you were born. Your birthday is the day you first showed your face to the outside world, but it was already your face for months before anybody saw it.

During those months you were not a part of your mother’s body. Your growth and development were self-directed. Your mother provided a safe place and nutrition, but she didn’t add anything to your being.

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