Seven ways labor and delivery has changed for the better
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Pregnancy and childbirth once were seen as clinical endeavors and not much more. But this is not your mother’s labor – it’s a whole new world of how patients and providers think about the experience of having a baby. Here are seven modern tips for a happier pregnancy.
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