Chapter 62

• Dr. Henderson squeezes my hand and then pulls her notepad and pen out of her coat pocket. She starts scribbling as she educates me again on pre-natal care and other wellness tips.
• “You have to avoid straining yourself. Low-intensity exercises and pregnancy-safe yoga are recommended, but anything too strenuous or intense should be avoided. Especially now that you’re in your first trimester, you have to be extra-careful, Charlee. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana edibles, and anything that introduces unnecessary or toxic substances into your body.”
• She goes for about ten minutes and eventually rips the note out and hands it to me. This woman is more than just an OB/GYN. She’s like a guardian angel for terrified new mothers. I wish every doctor could be as affectionate as Dr. Henderson.