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Oct 2021
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Ep. 252 Bailey Gaddis - "Asking For A Pr...

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Birth educator, doula, and author Bailey Gaddis is expecting her second child and released her second book 'Asking For a Pregnant Friend.' Bailey talks about her journey to becoming a pregnancy author as well as her personal experiences overcoming miscarrage, pregnancy and plans for her upcoming birth. This podcast has been brought to you in part by STORQ. S ... Show More
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