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Pregnant, pregnancy-curious, or just pregnancy-adjacent via your coworker's baby shower invite? This week the docs tackle listener questions on why your cravings feel like a hostage situation, and whether birth plans are legit or just a wish list to the tooth fairy. They also get into vocal toning, cord clamping, navigating pregnancy in the workplace and the real tea: whether the docs themselves are ready to trade scrubs for stretch marks Disclaimer: In this episode when Rachel talks about sushi she is referring to ParentData’s research on sushi in the United States from reputable…
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Not Your Doctor
Laurel, Rachel & Tara · Health · English
Not Your Doctor is a chatty, question-driven podcast hosted by three resident doctors in the US and UK. Each week, we answer listener-submitted questions about health, wellness, and life. All the things you’ve Googled at 2 a.m. or felt too awkward to ask your friends, or even your actual doctor.
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