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Prenatal Blood Test to Detect Down Syndrome? [VIDEO]

Mar 8th 2011 – 9:10AM
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Iowa Man Attempts 11-Month, 10,000-Mile Triathlon

By David MoyeJul 14th 2010 – 7:02AM
Courtesy Andy Stoll

Courtesy Andy Stoll

Correction, Aug. 9: An earlier version of this story included an incorrect number for the distance of the triathlon. (July 14) -- If they ever held a contest for the world's toughest triathlete, Charlie Wittmack would run away with first prize. He'd also swim away with it and at least get a good head start on his bike as...

The Dangers of Childbirth in Southern Mexico

By Samuel LoewenbergApr 20th 2010 – 2:33PM
Samuel Loewenberg

Samuel Loewenberg

SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico (April 20) -- Among dozens of other brightly dressed women, Eugenia Urbina has been waiting on the stairs of the main hospital in this central Chiapas town for nearly two hours. Nine months pregnant with her third child, the 24-year-old seeks prenatal care. The long wait makes her worry...

Background on prenatal care

Prenatal care (also known as antenatal care) refers to the regular medical and nursing care recommended for women during pregnancy.

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