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Birth Choices credits:
Written by:
Julie Olson, BS, LCCE
Katie Immel, BA
References and research on the topics
presented here may be found at
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The experience of birth
is vast. It is a diverse tapestry
woven by cultural customs, shaped
in personal choices, affected by
biological factors, marked by political
circumstances. Yet the nature of
birth itself prevails in elegant
design of simple complexity.
- Harriette Hartigan
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First Edition © 2019 Plumtree Baby, LLC
ISBN 978-1939576316
The information in this publication should not be construed as medical advice, nor is it intended to replace the individual care of a health care
professional. The content of this publication is intended to serve as a resource in conjunction with a variety of other sources of information,
including your health care professional, as you educate yourself regarding pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. The publisher, authors,
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