A Circus Performer and a Mother. That Is Who I Am.

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A Circus Performer and a Mother. That Is Who I Am.

My name is Ulziibuyan Mergen Kee. I’m a contortionist and a mom of 2 wonderful boys. I am writing this article to reach out to performers who want to have a baby but feel daunted by the challenge of taking a long time off and are concerned about how fast they can be back in shape and on stage. I went through two pregnancies and remain a full-time performer. I thought sharing my story might help others to overcome any doubts they have and to realize that no challenges can stop them from fulfilling their dream to become a mother.
Motherhood begins the very moment you decide to have a baby. I believe our work as performers also requires a full commitment to maintaining our physical skills. This often causes us to make harsh assumptions about who we are supposed to be as an artist and how our bodies are supposed to look and perform. That is why even the thought of getting pregnant is often ignored with an, “Oh, sure, but not now,” “Perhaps after my next contract,” or any other excuse we can come up with. As a result, we often place on hold the most beautiful thing that can happen to us: becoming a mother. Let me tell you my story. I hope it will give you some useful tips and suggestions to help you on your own journey to motherhood. And sooner rathe...
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Ulziibuyan Mergen

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