Maternal Health

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This guide explains what it means to be a Korean pregnant woman within contemporary South Korean society. We describe common medical standards, cultural expectations, and practi...

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A surprise pregnancy at 53 can feel disruptive and isolating, yet many people navigate this path successfully with careful planning and medical support. This evergreen explainer...

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Pregnancy can become life-threatening, but for most people in high-resource settings it is not. Serious risks exist, including hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, and obstructed...

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Septic shock after giving birth is a life threatening complication in which a severe infection leads to dangerously low blood pressure and organ dysfunction. It is a medical eme...

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Across most high-income countries, roughly 1 in 3 to 1 in 4 births are delivered by cesarean section, with national rates typically between 20 and 35 percent. On a global level,...