In a heartfelt essay for British Vogue, Princess Beatrice candidly discusses the challenges of becoming a mother for the second time with the early arrival of her daughter Athena. She reflects on the anxiety that accompanied the preterm birth, expressing her gratitude for attentive medical care. Beatrice emphasizes her desire to help others navigate the uncertainties associated with preterm births, motivated by both her own experiences and her mother's health struggles. Athena is now thriving, highlighting the emotional journey of motherhood and the unpredictability of childbearing.
Nothing quite prepares you for the moment when you realise your baby is going to arrive early, there's so little control regarding health and complications.
I was very fortunate to be monitored closely by a medical team and I'm extremely aware of how lucky I am, which drives me to help others.
Looking back over those months of sheer worry, I am filled with a sense of determination that more can be done to help others find answers.
Athena arrived healthy, a few weeks before her due date. Her feet were so small - almost the same size as the paws on my daughter's bunny.
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