At home or the hospital? Giving birth during a pandemic
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Nancy Pedroza was expecting her first child, and the due date was just weeks away. Then the pandemic hit, and she was terrified.
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With Hospitals Full Of COVID-19 Patients, She Gave Birth At, 58% OFF
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How COVID-19 continues to impact birthing practices - ABC News
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With Hospitals Full Of COVID-19 Patients, She Gave Birth At, 58% OFF
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Navigating pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic
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During coronavirus hospital surge, a midwife recommends home birth
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At home or the hospital? Giving birth during a pandemic
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Giving birth during a pandemic: New babies offer hope - UCHealth Today
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The pandemic bumped 2021 birthrate, study shows - Chicago Sun-Times
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Baby delivered safely while mom is on ventilator for COVID-19
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At home or the hospital? Giving birth during a pandemic