One Becomes Two: Abby and Erin’s Journey to Separation
Conjoined twins Abby and Erin were born connected at the head. After 10 months and multiple surgeries, the girls were separated.
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Conjoined twins Abby and Erin were born connected at the head. After 10 months and multiple surgeries, the girls were separated.
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