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You’ve got this, mama: 15 empowering quotes on giving birth

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I didn't know how badly I wanted a natural birth until it wasn't an option

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Lainie's Birth Story: No Epidural Necessary

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You’ve got this, mama: 15 empowering quotes on giving birth

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