Healthful Woman Podcast
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a C-Section – with Dr. Stephanie Melka
Episode 163
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32m
Dr. Melka returns to Healthful Woman to discuss C-sections. In this episode, she covers the reasons why an obstetrician may recommend a planned C-section, choosing an induction date, and what patients can expect during the labor and delivery.
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