Society Has a Plan for You the Moment You Become a Mother. You Didn’t Agree to It.
Your fear about what motherhood will cost you isn't irrational – it's an accurate read of a system that was never built for you. Here's what to do…
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Author: Alexia Leachman
Alexia is the host of the Fear Free Childbirth podcast and the author of Fearless Birthing, Childbirth, Midwifery & the Media, and Clear Your Head Trash.
Alexia supports families planning pregnancy and birth. She helps them to overcome their fears and feel calm and confident about birth and pregnancy.
Alexia also trains birth professionals in the Fearless Birthing, a unique approach to birth preparation that is ideal for those who have fears around birth.
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