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#StoriesFromMagee "My husband, Shawn, and I were thrilled to be pregnant with our first child. After 22 hours of labor that ended in a C-section, Max was born at UPMC Magee in April 2019. We were so happy. But looking back, utter exhaustion and the uncertainties of being a first-time mom really affected me. A month after Max was born, my mom worried that I was depressed and called our family doctor, Dr. Becky Jordan. She diagnosed me with postpartum depression and prescribed a low dose of Zoloft®. It was safe for me to take while breastfeeding and it started working quickly. Fast-forward two years: we’re pregnant again! We went in for an ultrasound around 6 weeks. The tech told us the baby looked healthy. Then she paused and said, “And here's another one.” I couldn't believe it. Twins! I’m a planner, and two babies weren’t part of the plan. My head started spinning: Would we need a bigger car? Will the house fit all of us? On Nov. 17, 2021, at 36 weeks, I woke up feeling different....

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