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#78 - Mother of Boy with XXY - Yvette Maano

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Yvette Maano is the mother of a young boy named Sammy. During her pregnancy, she was flagged for her baby boy having Klinefelter syndrome. After her diagnosis, her doctor handed her outdated information and asked if she wanted an abortion. After she declined, her doctor asked her if she was sure about her decision which left her feeling frustrated that she wasn't making a good decision. www.livingwithxxy.org

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