A Mother Discharged from Hospital While in Labor Turns Trauma into Advocacy | Rooted in Progress

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Mercedes and Leon Wells were denied care at an Illinois hospital while in active care and ultimately delivered their baby on the side of the road. They are now turning their traumatic experience into advocacy with their Luv to Love Organization providing resources and education to pregnant and birthing women. ----- Connect with Rooted in Progress! Rooted in Progress on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zeThMU Rooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66m Rooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3VLrRHg

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