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Feb 26
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How to Talk to Your Pediatrician About B...

KATIE FERRARO
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#96: What if my doctor isn’t on board with baby-led weaning? How do I talk to my pediatrician about baby-led weaning? Help! My doctor said baby-led weaning isn’t safe or it doesn’t work!! If you’ve dealt with or wondered about any of these scenarios, fear not because pediatrician Mona Amin is here to help you sort things out! In this episode Dr. Amin is sha ... Show More
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