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What to Know About Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP)
By Sherri Gordon — 2021
Research shows that utilizing mindfulness during pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond may actually reduce stress and lessen anxiety. And it may even lead to healthier newborns with fewer developmental issues as they grow up.
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