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Make amazing mommy and daddy friends.<\/p>\n<p>A safe space to discuss your fears.<\/p>\n<p>Uncover triggers of past hurts or trauma that may hinder your birthing experience and discover resources to help.<\/p>\n<p>Find confidence. Share your hopes.<\/p>\n<p>Learn stages of prenatal development.<\/p>\n<p>Become aware of your body\u2019s ability for natural, physiologic birth.<\/p>\n<p>Hear birth stories of women who have been through it.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about medical methods for induction.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about family-centered cesarean.<\/p>\n<p>Discover options.<\/p>\n<p>Fine tune your choices.<\/p>\n<p>Decipher myths and facts.<\/p>\n<p>Laugh together. (Birth is hilarious. 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