6 EXERCISES THAT PREPARE YOU FOR LABOUR

6 EXERCISES THAT PREPARE YOU FOR LABOUR

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WALK

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BALL FOR EXERCISE

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PRENATAL YOGA

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PERINEAL MASSAGE

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CONCLUSION

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