In a softly lit room, a woman stands with her back arched slightly, a look of concentration etched on her face. Her brow is furrowed, and beads of sweat form at her temples as she feels a wave of pain ripple through her abdomen. Each contraction sends a tightening sensation, a reminder of the life growing within her.
With each intense cramp, she instinctively places a hand on her belly, feeling the firmness of her stretched skin. She rubs


