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A man sits next to a doula as she examines a pregnant woman's belly in front of her.
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.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
Does What I Eat Affect My Baby While I'm Pregnant?
By Kate Daniel
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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.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
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
Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
What's the Difference Between an OB-GYN, a Midwife and a Doula?
By Jessica Robin
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
The Painful Truth About Pregnancy Orgasms No One Ever Tells You About
By Jennifer Sizeland

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