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These pregnancy and birth complications put you at greater risk of heart disease in midlife

These conditions don't guarantee heart problems later on, but they do increase risk-even years later.

The postpartum experience: Recognizing complications

Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to ...
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'We need to be acknowledged': Alliance says doulas can reduce mortality rate for Black mothers

DOULAS CAN HELP WOMEN HAVE HEALTHIER BIRTHS AND PREGNANCIES, ESPECIALLY BLACK MOTHERS. A B SHARIF FELIX SAYS SHE WITNESSED HER SISTER BEING IGNORED IN THE HOSPITAL WHEN SHE NEEDED ASSISTANCE AFTER A ...
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Older moms more likely to have birth complications

Older mothers are more likely to give birth prematurely or suffer complications, warns new research. Giving birth to a child after the age of 40 is becoming more common, but it can entail an increased ...
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New postpartum program aims to decrease post-birth complications and readmissions in Alabama

The Alabama Perinatal Quality Collaborative, housed in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, launched a Postpartum Awareness Bracelet pilot program in June. The program aims ...
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Older moms more likely to have premature birth or complications

Older mothers are more likely to give birth prematurely or suffer complications, warns new research. Giving birth to a child after the age of 40 is becoming more common, but it can entail an increased ...