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Episode Date: April 22, 2026Mistrust in the medical system and barriers to access maternity care in rural communities has some women turning to ‘freebirth’ — giving birth without...
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1178 episodes transcribedMistrust in the medical system and barriers to access maternity care in rural communities has some women turning to ‘freebirth’ — giving birth without...
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