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Understanding birth control options, family planning, and more

Experts Evelyn Minaya, MD, Tamika Simpson, PsyD, MPH, PMH-C, IBCLC, CHES, Jen Caudle, DO, and Robin Miller, MD, discuss the importance of women advocating for their own healthcare, different types of birth control and the benefits of family planning.


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