Here’s What These Black OB-GYNs Want You To Know Before Starting Your Pregnancy Journey

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Per-Anders Pettersson / Contributor / Getty Images By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated April 15, 2024

Maternity care begins at preconception, and three statistics can be scary, especially when considering that “more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are preventable” and “Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women.” But knowing and recognizing the warning signs and taking preventative measures could save your

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