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Woman who was paralyzed after giving birth pens book
CBC News
Posted: Oct 18, 2012 6:59 PM MT
Last Updated: Oct 18, 2012 6:57 PM MT
Holly Gerlach can now play with her baby daughter, something that once seemed impossible.
The young Edmonton mother was paralyzed from the neck down after giving birth last year.
Gerlach is recovering and has written a book about her experience.
The CBC's Alicia Asquith has this report.
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