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Giving birth is a powerful and life-changing experience. At Baby Chick, we’re here to help you feel prepared, confident, and supported through every step of your labor and birth. Find expert-backed guidance on vaginal births (both medicated and unmedicated), C-sections, home births, birth center births, and adoption. Explore inspiring birth stories, practical birth plans, helpful checklists, and tips to guide your journey into parenthood.

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