Labor of Love: Insights from the Heart of Obstetric Care Podcast Insights

This podcast explores emerging challenges in maternal and postpartum health. Join Veronica Pimentel, MD, MS, FACOG, a practicing obstetrician–gynecologist, vaccine expert, and pandemic mom, as she delves into these shifts and trends through conversations with new parents and health care professionals.

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