5 Things to Do Before Baby Comes
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Preparing for a baby can feel overwhelming for first time parents. The “to-do" list seems unending, the list of suggested items for ...
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Heather Rupe, DO
Heather Rupe, DO, is a board-certified OB/GYN in private practice in Franklin, TN, and serves as the vice chief of staff at Williamson Medical Center. She is the co-author of The Pregnancy Companion: A Faith-Filled Guide for Your Journey to Motherhood and The Baby Companion: A Faith-Filled Guide for Your Journey through Baby’s First Year.