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December 15, 2021
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AHA: For hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, treat high BP, individualize therapy

AHA: For hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, treat high BP, individualize therapy

According to a new scientific statement published in Hypertension, high BP should be treated during pregnancy, and treatment should be individualized to each patient.

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January 05, 2021
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Experts discuss benefits, risks of cesarean section

Experts discuss benefits, risks of cesarean section

In the United States, almost a third of deliveries in 2018 — 31.9% — were completed via cesarean section, according to the CDC.

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September 19, 2019
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A pregnant woman or newborn dies every 11 seconds, new estimate shows

A pregnant woman or newborn dies every 11 seconds, new estimate shows

An estimated 2.8 million pregnant women and newborns — approximately one every 11 seconds — die each year worldwide, mostly from preventable causes, according to a new report on female and child mortality released by UNICEF and WHO.

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