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Karen Angstadt

Karen Angstadt is a mother of 2, Wise Woman and Birth Mentor. With over 10 years experience teaching women to uncover, hear and honor their intuition through individual mentoring, in 2008, Karen began sharing her methods with pregnant women to guide them to their inner voice and empowered choices for birth.

As a mother of two, having experienced both hospital and homebirth, she understands the concerns of women starting, or expanding, a family. The core of Karen's philosophy is the belief that all choices that are born of the heart are ideal and valid for each individual. There are many opinions surrounding pregnancy and birth choices, but there is only one that really matters- yours.

Karen is the founder of Intentional Birth.com, host of A Labor of Love radio show on the VoiceAmerica network, author of the Living Intention e-zine and serves women through individual mentoring, tele-seminars, and home study material.

 

A Labor of Love: Expectations for Pregnancy and Parenting

A Labor of Love is especially for moms and moms-to-be, bringing you information to empower you during your pregnancy and help you thrive as a parent. Karen and her guests focus on providing ideas and options for women, and offer open-minded discussion on diverse topics like fertility, attachment parenting, using the law of attraction during pregnancy, placenta benefits, elimination communication, homebirth, breastfeeding and more.

A Labor of Love is here to support you during pregnancy and parenthood- an emotional and sometimes challenging time- and to remind you that self-nurture, acceptance and trusting your instincts will lead to your own personal parenting style, so you can love your labor. A Labor of Love is broadcast live every Monday at 10 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Channel.

 
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September 2010

Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010

August 2010

Monday, August 30, 2010
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    How old is too old?

    Are you worried about your biological clock? Are you currently pregnant and over 35? What is the real deal with ... Listen Now »
Monday, August 23, 2010
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    A Dad's Eye View

    Ever wonder how men view pregnancy, childbirth and fatherhood? With a focus on understanding the emotional impact of fatherhood, we'll ... Listen Now »
Monday, August 16, 2010
Monday, August 9, 2010
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    Body Wisdom 101

    Ever get the gut feeling you should (or shouldn't) do something? When you learn to hear your inner wisdom and ... Listen Now »
Monday, August 2, 2010

July 2010

Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
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    Nursing a Toddler

    When it comes to breastfeeding, I've learned to never say never. We're talking with moms about the various changes in ... Listen Now »
Monday, July 12, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010

June 2010

Monday, June 28, 2010
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    Mind-Body Fertility

    Planning for pregnancy can be a time of excitement, anticipation and joy. It can also be worrisome, lonely and disheartening. ... Listen Now »
Monday, June 21, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
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    Fluoride – Fact and Fiction

    Dispelling myths and enlightening parents about potential issues with water fluoridation, today's show is focused on providing the information parents ... Listen Now »

May 2010

Monday, May 31, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
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    Expanding Your Family

    You've finally got a routine. You're consistent, and feeling pretty good- good enough to begin planning for baby number 2! ... Listen Now »
Monday, May 17, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
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    What's a Doula?

    A discussion of doulas for birth and postpartum. What is a doula? Why do women hire doulas? What are advantages ... Listen Now »
Monday, May 3, 2010
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    Preeclampsia Awareness

    To help kick off Preeclampsia Awareness Month, today's show is focused on dispelling myths about preeclampsia, introducing recent research findings ... Listen Now »

April 2010

Monday, April 26, 2010
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    Postpartum Depression

    Following the major life transition of motherhood, many women experience a secret crisis. Confessing to feelings of depression after birth ... Listen Now »
Monday, April 19, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010

March 2010

Monday, March 29, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
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    The future of VBAC

    If you've had a prior cesarean surgery, you may be faced with limited choices. Although Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) ... Listen Now »
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
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    To Vaccinate or Not?

    A difficult question every parent must answer. Making an informed choice is dependent on hearing trusted information about the risks ... Listen Now »

February 2010

Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010

January 2010

Monday, January 25, 2010
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    Infant Potty Training

    What did parents do before diapers? Used in cultures around the world, infant potty training methods teach babies to understand ... Listen Now »
Monday, January 18, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
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    The Amazing Placenta

    Your baby's placenta may hold significant health benefits for you after your baby's birth. If you're pregnant, concerned with ... Listen Now »
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Desirre Andrews

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Desirre Andrews

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Laurie  Boucke

Laurie Boucke has been teaching and researching infant potty training since she first learned about it in 1979. She has ...

Laurie  Boucke

Laurie Boucke has been teaching and researching infant potty training since she first learned about it in 1979. She has ... Learn More »

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Exie  Buehler

Exie Buehler, certified Massage Doula, has been serving pregnant women in her community since 2004. Passionate about helping women have ...

Exie  Buehler

Exie Buehler, certified Massage Doula, has been serving pregnant women in her community since 2004. Passionate about helping women have ... Learn More »

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Kalena  Cook

At age 39, Kalena Cook gave birth naturally to a healthy 8 lb., 4 oz. boy with the help of ...

Kalena  Cook

At age 39, Kalena Cook gave birth naturally to a healthy 8 lb., 4 oz. boy with the help of ... Learn More »

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Barbara Loe  Fisher

Barbara Loe Fisher is co-founder and president of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC). She is the co-author of the ...

Barbara Loe  Fisher

Barbara Loe Fisher is co-founder and president of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC). She is the co-author of the ... Learn More »

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Bettina Forbes

Bettina Forbes is a co-founder of Best For Babes, the only non-profit dedicated to giving breastfeeding a makeover and to ...

Bettina Forbes

Bettina Forbes is a co-founder of Best For Babes, the only non-profit dedicated to giving breastfeeding a makeover and to ... Learn More »

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Henci  Goer

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Henci  Goer

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Dr. Leo  Hart

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Dr. Leo  Hart

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Sura  Hart

Sura Hart is an internationally recognized trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication and co-author of Respectful Parents Respectful Kids, ...

Sura  Hart

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Sandra  Huber

Sandra Huber is the “soul” and “coach” behind The Soulful Parent. The Soulful Parent was born primarily out of her ...

Sandra  Huber

Sandra Huber is the “soul” and “coach” behind The Soulful Parent. The Soulful Parent was born primarily out of her ... Learn More »

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Janelle  Komorowski, CNM

Janelle Komorowski, CNM, is an experienced certified nurse-midwife and nurse educator, currently serving as clinical instructor for the University of ...

Janelle  Komorowski, CNM

Janelle Komorowski, CNM, is an experienced certified nurse-midwife and nurse educator, currently serving as clinical instructor for the University of ... Learn More »

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Ruth  Kraft

Ruth Kraft is founder of Women Honoring Women, a certified birth and postpartum doula through DONA and CAPPA, a Hypnobirthing© ...

Ruth  Kraft

Ruth Kraft is founder of Women Honoring Women, a certified birth and postpartum doula through DONA and CAPPA, a Hypnobirthing© ... Learn More »

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Stacey  MacGlashan

Stacey MacGlashan, author of Just You and Me, Kid, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in therapy with struggling ...

Stacey  MacGlashan

Stacey MacGlashan, author of Just You and Me, Kid, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in therapy with struggling ... Learn More »

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Derek  Markham

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Derek  Markham

Derek Markham describes himself as a tree-hugging dirt-worshipper, and is a blogger (NaturalPapa.com), father, and new media guy. He and ... Learn More »

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Marilyn  Milos

Marilyn Milos is a Registered Nurse, the founder and Executive Director of the National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers ...

Marilyn  Milos

Marilyn Milos is a Registered Nurse, the founder and Executive Director of the National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers ... Learn More »

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Bill  Osmunson DDS, MPH

Bill Osmunson DDS, MPH is a practicing Comprehensive, Cosmetic, and Neuromusuclar Dentist with a Master's Degree in Public Health. He ...

Bill  Osmunson DDS, MPH

Bill Osmunson DDS, MPH is a practicing Comprehensive, Cosmetic, and Neuromusuclar Dentist with a Master's Degree in Public Health. He ... Learn More »

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Elizabeth  Pantley

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Elizabeth  Pantley

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Danielle  Rigg

Danielle Rigg is a co-founder of Best For Babes, the only non-profit dedicated to giving breastfeeding a makeover and to ...

Danielle  Rigg

Danielle Rigg is a co-founder of Best For Babes, the only non-profit dedicated to giving breastfeeding a makeover and to ... Learn More »

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Teresa  Robertson RN, MSN

Teresa Robertson RN, MSN, Certified Nurse Midwife, has been involved in the realms of women's health, birth and alternative healing ...

Teresa  Robertson RN, MSN

Teresa Robertson RN, MSN, Certified Nurse Midwife, has been involved in the realms of women's health, birth and alternative healing ... Learn More »

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Amy  Romano

Amy Romano has analyzed, summarized, and critiqued research for the birth community since 2004 as a columnist for The Journal ...

Amy  Romano

Amy Romano has analyzed, summarized, and critiqued research for the birth community since 2004 as a columnist for The Journal ... Learn More »

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Kaitlin  Rose

Kaitlin Rose is a home birth mama and founder of Bring Birth Home. Following her home birth in February of ...

Kaitlin  Rose

Kaitlin Rose is a home birth mama and founder of Bring Birth Home. Following her home birth in February of ... Learn More »

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Jodi Selander

Jodi Selander began offering placenta encapsulation services to mothers in 2006. Her passion for the work, coupled with the stories ...

Jodi Selander

Jodi Selander began offering placenta encapsulation services to mothers in 2006. Her passion for the work, coupled with the stories ... Learn More »

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Melodie  Towers

Melodie Towers is a mental health professional turned work at home mom of two girls (ages 3 and 5 1/2) ...

Melodie  Towers

Melodie Towers is a mental health professional turned work at home mom of two girls (ages 3 and 5 1/2) ... Learn More »

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Eleni  Tsigas

Eleni Tsigas is the Executive Director of the Preeclampsia Foundation, having served the organization in various positions for nearly 10 ...

Eleni  Tsigas

Eleni Tsigas is the Executive Director of the Preeclampsia Foundation, having served the organization in various positions for nearly 10 ... Learn More »

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Joanne  Verkuilen

Joanne Verkuilen is the founder and Co-CEO of Circle+Bloom. Having struggled with secondary infertility caused by PCOS, Joanne understands the ...

Joanne  Verkuilen

Joanne Verkuilen is the founder and Co-CEO of Circle+Bloom. Having struggled with secondary infertility caused by PCOS, Joanne understands the ... Learn More »

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Marsden  Wagner, M.D., M.S.

Marsden Wagner, M.D., M.S., is the former director of Women and Children's Health at the World Health Organization and author ...

Marsden  Wagner, M.D., M.S.

Marsden Wagner, M.D., M.S., is the former director of Women and Children's Health at the World Health Organization and author ... Learn More »

Episode Listing

Desirre Andrews

Desirre Andrews a dual-certified Childbirth Educator (CAPPA and Lamaze International), Certified Labor Doula, Certified Lactation Educator, CAPPA Faculty Member, and ...

Desirre Andrews

Desirre Andrews a dual-certified Childbirth Educator (CAPPA and Lamaze International), Certified Labor Doula, Certified Lactation Educator, CAPPA Faculty Member, and ... Learn More »

Episode Listing

Laurie  Boucke

Laurie Boucke has been teaching and researching infant potty training since she first learned about it in 1979. She has ...

Laurie  Boucke

Laurie Boucke has been teaching and researching infant potty training since she first learned about it in 1979. She has ... Learn More »

Episode Listing

Exie  Buehler

Exie Buehler, certified Massage Doula, has been serving pregnant women in her community since 2004. Passionate about helping women have ...

Exie  Buehler

Exie Buehler, certified Massage Doula, has been serving pregnant women in her community since 2004. Passionate about helping women have ... Learn More »

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Kalena  Cook

At age 39, Kalena Cook gave birth naturally to a healthy 8 lb., 4 oz. boy with the help of ...

Kalena  Cook

At age 39, Kalena Cook gave birth naturally to a healthy 8 lb., 4 oz. boy with the help of ... Learn More »

Episode Listing

Barbara Loe  Fisher

Barbara Loe Fisher is co-founder and president of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC). She is the co-author of the ...

Barbara Loe  Fisher

Barbara Loe Fisher is co-founder and president of the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC). She is the co-author of the ... Learn More »

Episode Listing

Bettina Forbes

Bettina Forbes is a co-founder of Best For Babes, the only non-profit dedicated to giving breastfeeding a makeover and to ...

Bettina Forbes

Bettina Forbes is a co-founder of Best For Babes, the only non-profit dedicated to giving breastfeeding a makeover and to ... Learn More »

Episode Listing

Henci  Goer

Henci Goer, award-winning medical writer and internationally known speaker, is the author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better ...

Henci  Goer

Henci Goer, award-winning medical writer and internationally known speaker, is the author of The Thinking Woman's Guide to a Better ... Learn More »

Episode Listing

Dr. Leo  Hart

Dr. Leo Hart is a chiropractor and certified practitioner of Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) and Applied Kinesiology. These methods utilize advanced ...

Dr. Leo  Hart

Dr. Leo Hart is a chiropractor and certified practitioner of Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) and Applied Kinesiology. These methods utilize advanced ... Learn More »

Episode Listing

Sura  Hart

Sura Hart is an internationally recognized trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication and co-author of Respectful Parents Respectful Kids, ...

Sura  Hart

Sura Hart is an internationally recognized trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication and co-author of Respectful Parents Respectful Kids, ... Learn More »

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Sandra  Huber

Sandra Huber is the “soul” and “coach” behind The Soulful Parent. The Soulful Parent was born primarily out of her ...

Sandra  Huber

Sandra Huber is the “soul” and “coach” behind The Soulful Parent. The Soulful Parent was born primarily out of her ... Learn More »

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Janelle  Komorowski, CNM

Janelle Komorowski, CNM, is an experienced certified nurse-midwife and nurse educator, currently serving as clinical instructor for the University of ...

Janelle  Komorowski, CNM

Janelle Komorowski, CNM, is an experienced certified nurse-midwife and nurse educator, currently serving as clinical instructor for the University of ... Learn More »

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Ruth  Kraft

Ruth Kraft is founder of Women Honoring Women, a certified birth and postpartum doula through DONA and CAPPA, a Hypnobirthing© ...

Ruth  Kraft

Ruth Kraft is founder of Women Honoring Women, a certified birth and postpartum doula through DONA and CAPPA, a Hypnobirthing© ... Learn More »

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Stacey  MacGlashan

Stacey MacGlashan, author of Just You and Me, Kid, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in therapy with struggling ...

Stacey  MacGlashan

Stacey MacGlashan, author of Just You and Me, Kid, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in therapy with struggling ... Learn More »

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Derek  Markham

Derek Markham describes himself as a tree-hugging dirt-worshipper, and is a blogger (NaturalPapa.com), father, and new media guy. He and ...

Derek  Markham

Derek Markham describes himself as a tree-hugging dirt-worshipper, and is a blogger (NaturalPapa.com), father, and new media guy. He and ... Learn More »

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Marilyn  Milos

Marilyn Milos is a Registered Nurse, the founder and Executive Director of the National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers ...

Marilyn  Milos

Marilyn Milos is a Registered Nurse, the founder and Executive Director of the National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers ... Learn More »

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Bill  Osmunson DDS, MPH

Bill Osmunson DDS, MPH is a practicing Comprehensive, Cosmetic, and Neuromusuclar Dentist with a Master's Degree in Public Health. He ...

Bill  Osmunson DDS, MPH

Bill Osmunson DDS, MPH is a practicing Comprehensive, Cosmetic, and Neuromusuclar Dentist with a Master's Degree in Public Health. He ... Learn More »

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Elizabeth  Pantley

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Elizabeth  Pantley

Parenting educator Elizabeth Pantley is president of Better Beginnings, Inc., a family resource and education company. Elizabeth frequently speaks to ... Learn More »

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Danielle  Rigg

Danielle Rigg is a co-founder of Best For Babes, the only non-profit dedicated to giving breastfeeding a makeover and to ...

Danielle  Rigg

Danielle Rigg is a co-founder of Best For Babes, the only non-profit dedicated to giving breastfeeding a makeover and to ... Learn More »

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Teresa  Robertson RN, MSN

Teresa Robertson RN, MSN, Certified Nurse Midwife, has been involved in the realms of women's health, birth and alternative healing ...

Teresa  Robertson RN, MSN

Teresa Robertson RN, MSN, Certified Nurse Midwife, has been involved in the realms of women's health, birth and alternative healing ... Learn More »

Episode Listing

Amy  Romano

Amy Romano has analyzed, summarized, and critiqued research for the birth community since 2004 as a columnist for The Journal ...

Amy  Romano

Amy Romano has analyzed, summarized, and critiqued research for the birth community since 2004 as a columnist for The Journal ... Learn More »

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Kaitlin  Rose

Kaitlin Rose is a home birth mama and founder of Bring Birth Home. Following her home birth in February of ...

Kaitlin  Rose

Kaitlin Rose is a home birth mama and founder of Bring Birth Home. Following her home birth in February of ... Learn More »

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Jodi Selander

Jodi Selander began offering placenta encapsulation services to mothers in 2006. Her passion for the work, coupled with the stories ...

Jodi Selander

Jodi Selander began offering placenta encapsulation services to mothers in 2006. Her passion for the work, coupled with the stories ... Learn More »

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Melodie  Towers

Melodie Towers is a mental health professional turned work at home mom of two girls (ages 3 and 5 1/2) ...

Melodie  Towers

Melodie Towers is a mental health professional turned work at home mom of two girls (ages 3 and 5 1/2) ... Learn More »

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Eleni  Tsigas

Eleni Tsigas is the Executive Director of the Preeclampsia Foundation, having served the organization in various positions for nearly 10 ...

Eleni  Tsigas

Eleni Tsigas is the Executive Director of the Preeclampsia Foundation, having served the organization in various positions for nearly 10 ... Learn More »

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Joanne  Verkuilen

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Joanne  Verkuilen

Joanne Verkuilen is the founder and Co-CEO of Circle+Bloom. Having struggled with secondary infertility caused by PCOS, Joanne understands the ... Learn More »

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Marsden  Wagner, M.D., M.S.

Marsden Wagner, M.D., M.S., is the former director of Women and Children's Health at the World Health Organization and author ...

Marsden  Wagner, M.D., M.S.

Marsden Wagner, M.D., M.S., is the former director of Women and Children's Health at the World Health Organization and author ... Learn More »

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A Labor of Love: Expectations for Pregnancy and Parenting

Mondays at 10 AM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Channel (Bookmark)

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