Sona Movsesian Feels Like the World's Worst Mom

Like many first-time parents, Sona Movsesian felt as if she was doing everything wrong. In this episode, she opens up about the challenges of conception and her C-section turning unexpectedly vivid — plus, how being Conan O’Brien’s personal assistant prepared her for raising toddlers.

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Recommendations from the archive

• More on the grueling reality of IVF: One Woman, 3 Kids, 15 Rounds of IVF

• Another revealing C-Section story: A Childless Man Gets a C-Section 

• Our series about discrimination against working moms: It’s a Real Mother

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Episode resources

• Sona’s books: The World’s Worst Mom and The World’s Worst Assistant

• Sona’s (and Conan O’Brien’s!) podcast: Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

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