Episode 72 Companion: Merck For Mothers

Published: July 29, 2016, 6:32 p.m.

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In episode 72 I spoke to\\xa0Ryan Hansen who unexpectedly lost his wife Tara during childbirth. This bonus episode is a companion to Ryan\'s story.\\xa0

Maternal mortality is more\\xa0prevalent in the United States then you may expect and taking the time to understanding the simple steps\\xa0that will help to avoid this unnecessary\\xa0and catastrophic lose\\xa0of life is beyond important. In this bonus episode I speak with Dr. Priya Agrawal from Merck For Mothers to discuss what you can do to ensure a safer birthing experience.\\xa0

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Show Notes

If you would like\\xa0to know more about Merck For Mothers please follow\\xa0this link.

The Tara Hansen Foundation\\xa0has been established to honor Tara\'s life and memory. Our goal, continue to act in the same selfless manner in which Tara lived her life. We are dedicated to the advancement of maternal health awareness. The foundation believes that expecting parents deserve equal education on the risks associated with the mother as well as the child. We also plan to continue giving back to the school where she worked. Most importantly, we hope to keep Tara\'s positive spirit and appreciation for life alive.

Merck for Mothers

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