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No, natural birth isn't superior. But support for it also isn't based solely in pseudoscience.
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Alcohol and pregnancy don't mix, at least not in any great quantity. But what about a moderate amount? The science is... hazy.
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Waiting To Get Pregnant Has Its Benefits
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