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When to Go to the Hospital in Labor as a First Time Mom – Podcast Ep 1

In this podcast Nina and Mary Alice (both birth doulas who have attended hundreds of births) have broken this mystery down so you can know when to go to the hospital in labor as a first time mom.

Published October 4, 2018

by Mary Alice Carpenter

Licensed and Certified Midwife, Perinatal Mental Health Therapist

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Many pregnant women worry they might get to the hospital too early in labor or, worse, too late. It can be difficult for women to determine when to go, especially if they are first-time moms. They’ve never done this before, so when is the right time? Luckily, Nina and Mary Alice (both birth doulas who have attended hundreds of births) have broken this mystery down in this podcast, so you can know when to go to the hospital in labor as a first-time mom.

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Mary Alice Carpenter Licensed and Certified Midwife, Perinatal Mental Health Therapist

Mary Alice is a midwife and mom living in Houston, Texas! She loves to work with families during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum to educate them about their choices and facilitate peaceful transitions into parenthood. In her free time, she loves to play with her dog, eat Mexican food, and learn more about Houston's historic preservation!

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