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Managing Pregnancy Risks: A Healthy, Happy Nine Months

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but for women experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, it can also be a stressful time. A woman’s age, lifestyle, ethnicity, weight, health and family history may put her at risk for pregnancy complications. And sometimes problems arise for no known reason. Whether you’re thinking about becoming pregnant or already are pregnant, it’s important to educate yourself about your risk.

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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

The causes of high-risk pregnancy and tips for a healthy pregnancy @ nih.gov

Centers for Disease Control

A variety of pregnancy resources and fact sheets @ cdc.gov

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Patient-education pamphlets from leading experts in women’s health care @ acog.org

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