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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
What Is a Pregnancy Doula and Can They Make Birthing Better?
By Kate Daniel
A pregnant woman eats an acai bowl with fruit while sitting in bed.
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Does What I Eat Affect My Baby While I'm Pregnant?
By Kate Daniel
A gloved hand prepares hair bleach in a purple bowl.
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Can I Bleach My Hair While Pregnant?
By Kate Daniel
The eyes of a woman are shown up close.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Is EMDR an Effective Form of Birth Trauma Therapy?
By Kate Daniel
A pregnant woman sits in a chair with two large syringes on either side of her body.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Still Important for Pregnant People and Babies
By Kate Daniel
Pink cookies that spell out BABY are next to a pink polka-dot gift box and a black vape with clouds in the background.
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Is Vaping During Pregnancy as Bad as Smoking Cigarettes?
By Kate Daniel
pregnant woman leaning on blue yoga ball with someone wrapping a yellow band around her belly
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What's the Difference Between an OB-GYN, a Midwife and a Doula?
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
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