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Episode 89: Great Postpartum Health Starts In Pregnancy - Meghan Doyle, Partum Health Co-founder and CEO

37m · Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula · 08 Jul 14:00

Meghan Doyle, CEO of Partum Health helps families access services that address mental, emotional, physical well-being. Learn about creating successful pre & postnatal care plans. Typical plans include birth and postpartum doula care, lactation support, and physical therapy services. Hear how parents are electing preventative services for mental health and taking other proactive steps. Fourth Trimester listeners can use code FOURTHTRIMESTER for 50% off classes offered through Partum Health: partumhealth.com/events-classes Full show notes and resource links: fourthtrimesterpodcast.com

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