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Pregnancy & Childbirth

10 decisions expectant moms need to make on or before delivery day

Be ready to decide about circumcision, cord blood banking and pacifiers

Carole Tanzer Miller
Contributing Writer
Updated Jan. 29, 2025
Published June 26, 2023
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