
Here’s the Honest Truth About What the First Period After Birth is Really Like
*Cue the thriller music:* She’s baaaccccck!
Esha Minhas is a third-year student at Northeastern University studying Journalism and Political Science. She’s currently the editorial and social intern for Mila & Jo Media. Esha is also the Deputy Sports Editor for The Huntington News and covers Northeastern men’s hockey. When she’s not busy with work or school, you can find her at the gym, baking for her friends and family and watching anything sports related.
*Cue the thriller music:* She’s baaaccccck!
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