EBB 397 - Words of Wisdom about Birth that Can Bring You a Sense of Calm and Peace

Evidence Based Birth® by Rebecca Dekker

May 6, 202639:05Health

Pregnancy and birth don't require perfection to be empowering. In this solo episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker shares share five life lessons she's learned over 14 years as a nurse, mother, and founder of Evidence Based Birth....

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