Childbirth

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By Alexandra Genova

A New Mom Became a Quadruple Amputee From Flesh-Eating Bacteria. Here's What You Need to Know

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Pregnant Doctor Delivers Baby Minutes Before Her Own Contractions Start

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Most Premature Babies Do Well In School Later On

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Why U.S. Women Still Die During Childbirth

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Three Irish Sisters Gave Birth On The Same Day, At The Same Hospital

Hospital staff said they'd never witnessed anything like this before

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And researchers warn there might be unforeseen risks

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By The Aspen Institute

Why Having Kids Won't Fulfill You

Jennifer Aniston, take note. You haven't failed as a woman if you don't have kids.

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Twitter Employee Live Tweets Her Baby's Birth Because … Twitter

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