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This burn victim's pregnancy pictures will totally inspire you

When Andrea Grant was just 9-years-old she survived a terrible gas explosion that left third-degree burns over 85% of her body. 

 

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Fifteen years later, Andrea is now a motivational speaker and wears her scars with a smile on her face. 

 

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Doctors told her that as a result of her burn scars, she would never be able to carry a pregnancy to full term. 

 

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Despite doctor's theories, Andrea is now 38 weeks pregnant with her second child, and held a photo-shoot to celebrate. 

The photos have since gone viral,inspiring burn victims across the globe.

"I wanted to share this pregnancy with survivors, so I said at the end I’ll do a photo-shoot, not thinking the photos would go viral,” the 24-year-old told BuzzFeed

 

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The pictures have gotten thousands of likes on Instagram, with hundreds commenting on Andrea's bravery. 

"You're an amazing inspiration! Your passion & desire to help others does not go unnoticed. Wishing you much joy & blessings to come" wrote one admirer. 

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