Black women are four times more likely to die when childbearing than white women.
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Legalization and social acceptability of marijuana have contributed to a false perception that it’s safe to use in pregnancy. The truth is, there is no known safe level of prenatal marijuana exposure.
Up to 70% of women develop gingivitis during their pregnancy but not many seek dental treatment for bleeding gums. This could be detrimental for their babies.
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Professor emerita Medical Biosciences, University of the Western Cape
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Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Calgary
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Registered Midwife, Coventry University
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Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, University of Huddersfield
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Associate Professor of Education, University of Calgary
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Professor of Radiology, University of Calgary