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Expert Advice from UMMC

Pregnancy and questions go hand-in-hand. And while we know many people will offer you advice, criticisms, and ideas, we wanted to pull together our most frequently asked questions and expert advice to give you peace of mind. Enjoy, and do not hesitate to contact your birthing center of choice with any other questions. We are excited to meet you and your newborn! 

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