The True Risks And Sacrifices Women Make To Birth Children

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Pregnant African American mid adult patient being examined with a stethoscope

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Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is defined by the Mayo Clinic as “a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys.” Preeclampsia has the potential to lead to fatal complications for both a mother and her baby.

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