Emma McAleavy is a freelance writer living in Madison, Wisconsin. Her work has previously appeared in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and Outside Magazine.
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Expectant Parents Travel Hours for Wisconsin Midwives While in Labor
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Emma McAleavy