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Sep 10
42m 23s

Preeclampsia, Protein & What Your Early ...

My Essential Birth
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Sarah's whole world is focused on YOU — the mama. Because here's the truth we talked about: your baby can be healthy and you can still be sick. And nobody's really watching for that. Sarah Thompson is a functional medicine provider who specializes in maternity care. And here's the thing that makes her work so different: most prenatal care is focused on your ... Show More
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