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Pregnancy and Postpartum Life
How to Monitor Yourself for Preeclampsia
Regular checkups can help expectant mothers identify symptoms and protect against preeclampsia.
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Seeking Help for Hyperglycemia
By David Hopper
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By Kate Daniel
Pregnancy-related deaths have declined, but stark disparities remain.
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Infant Mortality Rate in the US Rose for First Time in Decades in 2022
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Some women experience far more than the usual breast growth during pregnancy.

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