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Congenital malformations

Structural birth defects that develop before birth and are present at delivery.

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Late care pregnancy risks overview

Late care pregnancy risks overview

What late prenatal care means In an ideal setting, prenatal care starts early in the first trimester. That early entry gives clinicians time to confirm dating, review medical history, screen for anemia, blood type issues, infections, and metabolic conditions, and establish a baseline for blood pressure and fetal growth. When the first visit happens in […]