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Abigail Hofland

Abigail Hofland is a wife, mother, and avid supporter of midwifery. She delivered both of her children in states where homebirth midwifery is illegal, and she looks forward to the day midwifery is legally recognized and properly celebrated.

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Poem for a Shackled Midwife

by Abigail Hofland | March 31, 2020

Poem for a Shackled Midwife – Poetry – Issue 133

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