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Janeil Whitworth

Adult with CF

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  1. 4 Tips for Balancing Motherhood With CF

    By Janeil Whitworth April 17, 2018

    As a new mom, it can be difficult to balance motherhood with maintaining your cystic fibrosis care. Here are four tips that made my journey as a new mom with CF a little easier.

  2. My Experience With Pregnancy and CF

    By Janeil Whitworth April 27, 2017

    After years of preparing my body and ensuring stability, I am excited to announce that we are pregnant! I am thankful because I believe my hard work has played a role in our success and our immense joy right now.

  3. Preparing for Pregnancy With CF

    By Janeil Whitworth July 19, 2016

    When my husband and I were given the thumbs-up from my cystic fibrosis doctor to start trying for our own family, it felt like a small victory 12 years in the making. After being referred to a maternal-fetal medicine physician for a preconception consultation, we are finally taking our first steps toward parenthood.

  4. I Really Want to be “Mom”

    By Janeil Whitworth February 3, 2016

    Sometimes during weak moments, when my lung function has dropped despite doing everything in my power to hold off the destruction, I think, “What’s the point?” Then I remind myself of the larger goal …

About Janeil Whitworth

Janeil is a Cleveland native who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 4. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a degree in anthropology and continues to complete a master's in public health. Janeil serves on the Quality Improvement Team at her local CF clinic and enjoys sharing the daily experiences of a 20-something-year-old with CF in her lifestyle blog Flowerlungs. In her free time, she enjoys drinking coffee, arranging flowers, and spending time with her husband, cat, and family. Follow @neiljaggers on Instagram and Janeil Jaggers Whitworth on Facebook.

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