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Jul 2024
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Breech Births: What Are Your Options and...

My Essential Birth
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Dr. Freeze is the founder and president of Breech Without Borders, which is dedicated to breech training, education, and advocacy. We talk about what mamas can do if they are coming up to birth and baby is breech, what the risks are, and what having a breech birth looks like. Where to find Rixa: WebsiteInstagramLinks Mentioned: My Essential Birth CourseMy E ... Show More
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