Impacts of Labor Support- Penny Simkin Interview
Episode Number:
009 
In this interview with birth pioneer Penny Simkin, we discuss the impacts in the presence and absence of strong labor support. Penny will discuss the benefits of good labor support as well as the long term effects. She will take you through her personal journey with birth as well as her insights and experiences leading to her work in the birthing field, and with labor support in particular. If you are considering ways to have a positive birth experience you will want to listen to this show.
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