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Nov 2024
47m 13s

Thriving Physically and Mentally through...

My Essential Birth
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Amy Kiefer, a nurse, doula, and trainer from Expecting and Empowered, discusses the importance of prenatal and postpartum support, safe pregnancy workouts, and mental health. We also highlight Expecting and Empowered's app, which offers tools to help women stay strong through pregnancy and beyond. Expecting & Empowered: WebsitePodcastInstagramCode for 2 ... Show More
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