After nine months of pregnancy, birth can feel like the grand finale. Birthing a baby is just the beginning. I hope this article gives a bit of insight to help you prepare for the first hours as your baby transitions in to the world as an independent being and you become a new mother. Taking their first breath and separating from your body, respecting the biological needs when surgically born

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