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Dec 2023
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Michelle Wolf Dissects the Childbirth In...

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Michelle Wolf dives into how modern-day childbirth serves as a cash cow for hospitals at the expense of folks who want to have a baby. Michelle also sits with Dr. Stuart Fischbein, obstetrician and co-host of the "Birthing Instincts" podcast, to discuss how hospital birthing practices go against natural childbirth functions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for ... Show More
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