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Mar 2020
56m 55s

"I Just Had a Baby! Now What?"

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode
Having a new baby is tough, but I hope this episode makes it a little bit easier. Our son is now three months old and I want to share some of the tricks of the trade (from my personal and professional experience) to get you through the whirlwind that is---THE FOURTH TRIMESTER.  To all my mommas currently pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic, I sincerely ... Show More
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