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"Almost a statistic" — Dr. Laura Marie Rivera (S7 E34)

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Content warning: this episode involves life-threatening bleeding during childbirth. 

The strengths of motherhood are not often recognized or appreciated in the workplace. Seattle resident Dr. Laura Marie Rivera is very aware of this — her work focuses on the intersection between motherhood and leadership. But, 11 years ago as of this week, Dr. Laura Marie almost lost her life while becoming a mom for the third and fourth time. 

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