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Sep 2024
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David Arrell's Blueprint for First-Time ...

My Essential Birth
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David Arrell, founder of Welcome to Fatherhood, discusses how dads can actively engage in the pregnancy process by viewing it as their own journey. Dads are encouraged to participate through birth classes, doula support, and conversations with their partners emphasizing emotional growth, communication, and leadership in fatherhood. Where to find David: Webs ... Show More
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