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Top 5 Things to You Need to Know About Doulas
March 27, 2004
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Having a baby and becoming a mom can be both exciting and overwhelming! There are so many decisions you’ll make during pregnancy and after. Having a doula as part of your care and support team can make a big difference. 

But how?

Join us for an important conversation moderated by Good Morning America Weekend Co-anchor Janai Norman with March of Dimes President and CEO Dr. Elizabeth Cherot and doulas Sanyika Williams and Kayla Natalie to learn the Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Doulas.

It Starts With Mom is sponsored by Clearblue. March of Dimes work to expand doula access and awareness has been provided in part by CVS Health Foundation.

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