BBL 212: Is Pregnancy Actually Dangerous?

Birth, Baby, and Life by Kristen Burgess: Crazy About Everything Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby

Nov 27, 202444:26Health

Today we're talking a topic that’s become both personal and political: is pregnancy really dangerous? I explore the rising maternal mortality rates, the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on maternal health, and why preve...

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