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Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 7e
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Chapter 103. Normal Pregnancy
Sections: Epidemiology, Terminology, Physiology, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Disposition and Follow-Up, Special Considerations, References.
Topics Discussed: pregnancy.
Excerpt:"In 2006, the number of live births in the U.S. totaled
nearly 4.3 million, the largest number since 1961. The percentage
of women who received prenatal care in the first trimester decreased
and the percentage of women with late or no prenatal care increased
in 2006.1 These trends are concerning,
as ongoing prenatal care is associated with improved pregnancy outcomes.
Recent attention is focusing on improving women's health
before conception, in addition to prenatal care, to improve pregnancy
outcomes. Many of the medical conditions, environmental exposures,
personal behaviors, and psychosocial risks that are associated with negative
pregnancy outcomes can be identified and modified or eliminated
before conception.2..."
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