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Melissa Anders
Melissa Anders is a freelance journalist who writes business, government and feature articles for a wide variety of publications. A Michigan native, she lives in Southern California with her husband and two children.
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Culture & Conversation Maternity and Birthing
Could the Pandemic Change How the Country Handles Childbirth?
Amid fears of COVID-19, birthing centers have been filling a critical need for community-based care.
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