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Birth preparation: Knowing what can go wrong can be empowering

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Birth trauma can occur after baby is born. Nothing is quite as frightening as experiencing your newborn baby going into NICU but knowing the thresholds and protocols around this event will help. In this episode I unpack how I believe we need to educate ourselves in pregnancy for some of the more scary things that can go wrong. With the help of a doula you can be informed and empowered through this process.
24 Jun English Explicit South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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