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This publication (the book Faith-Filled Childbirth by Tara Menzies) contains the opinions and ideas of its author and is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subjects addressed. The information contained in this book is not a substitute for the advice or presence of a qualified medical practitioner, midwife, or obstetrician during birth, any part of pregnancy, labor, or postpartum. It does not represent, in fact, or otherwise, an alternative to appropriate medical care or professional medical advice in any way, shape, or form. The reader should consult their medical care provider before adopting any of the suggestions in this book or drawing inferences from it. The author and publisher disclaim any responsibility for liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this material by any individual.

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