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Lauren Conti, MD

Dr. Lauren Conti is a freelance health writer and board-certified primary care pediatrician. She has worked in a variety of settings over her decade-plus in clinical practice, empowering the healthcare decisions of parents and their children through clear and evidence-based communication. When she is not working, she can be found chasing her children around outdoors, reading, or flouting recipe instructions in the kitchen. Find her on LinkedIn.

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