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When family members dismiss pregnant women's health concerns

My daughter is having pregnancy complications and my son-in-law keeps minimizing her concerns and telling her she's being dramatic, and I'm watching her doubt herself about her own body while he dismisses what might be serious symptoms, and I don't know how to support her without overstepping in their marriage.

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Witnessing a loved one's medical concerns being minimized creates tension between respecting boundaries and protecting someone's wellbeing.

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