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Being pregnant is a beautiful and terrifying experience. A mom took to Instagram to share the story of her toddler, who was born at 29 weeks. When she was 17 weeks pregnant, doctors told her that she had no amniotic fluid left and that her pregnancy was likely not viable<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the doctor’s warnings, the mom continued with the pregnancy<\/a>. After an emergency C-section, her baby was born needing oxygen. But over time, her “warrior” defied expectations and is now a thriving toddler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Being pregnant is a beautiful and terrifying experience. A mom took to Instagram to share the story of her toddler, who was born at 29 weeks. When she was 17 weeks pregnant, doctors told her that she had no amniotic fluid left and that her pregnancy was likely not viable. 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