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Jan 2020
25m 5s

How NOT to Write a Birth Plan

My Essential Birth
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There's really never a question of "if" you should create a birth plan. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. We break down the do's and don'ts of writing a birth plan and the why behind what you choose. Plus we include an exercise at the end of this episode that will help you envision your ideal birth before you write it all out. Don't for ... Show More
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