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Oct 15, 2015

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In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk with Rachelle Garcia Seliga about restoring the ancient knowledge of the postpartum. For more information about the Indie Birth Midwifery Conference, visit http://www.indiebirth.com/conference.

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Oct 15, 2015

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Restoring the Ancient Knowledge of the Postpartum with Rachelle Garcia Seliga

Restoring the Ancient Knowledge of the Postpartum with Rachelle Garcia Seliga

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