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Is it okay to kiss newborns?

A mother holding her newborn. (Courtesy/GettyImages)

After eight years of trying to have a baby, Grace and Tom Randoli were starting to lose hope. They had seen countless gynecologists, sexologists, and any specialist who might offer a glimmer of hope - all in vain.

One day, Grace decided to go for a "final visit" to the doctor. She had already braced herself for the worst news when, much to her astonishment, the doctor beamed and announced, "Grace, you're pregnant!"

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