Tag: chronic conditions
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A Heartfelt Salute to All Parents of Asthmatic Children
Get Pregnant Fast Both of my kids live with asthma, specifically the kind triggered by respiratory infections. This means that whenever they catch a cold, there’s a looming threat of a serious asthma attack, tightness in their chests, or wheezing sounds. While I recognize that their situation isn’t the worst, I still feel a wave…
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Why Is the Maternal Mortality Rate Higher in the U.S.?
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re pregnant or hoping to be, you’ve probably heard a lot about the rising maternal mortality rate in the United States. It’s a serious topic, especially since the number of women dying from pregnancy-related complications has more than doubled between 1987 and 2016. In contrast, global rates have dropped by nearly…