“Dr. Forna, I’m not going to die this pregnancy, am I?” “No, ma’am. You’re not going to die this pregnancy. Not on my watch! We are going to do everything we can to keep you safe.” I’ve had this conversation with pregnant women many times in my over 20-year career as an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN). Still,
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