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Oct 2021
1h 3m

From C-Section to Free Birth

Kim Anami
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And five miscarriages in-between. Mark and Amanda used each disappointment as an opportunity to turn inward, dive deeper into each other and clear space, resulting in a 30-minute free birth at home. 
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