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Let’s talk about RELAXIN.

Relaxin is a hormone produced by your ovaries and placenta. Relaxin is present in both pregnant and nonpregnant women, as well as men (more on that later!). It is totally magical and genius and preforms several essential functions is the female body.

Authentic Midwifery: serving women outside the medical system

By Adelaide Gross

Also known as an authentic midwife, a birth keeper, or a lay midwife a traditional birth attendant is a woman who walks with women in pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period and beyond.