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Childbearing In Afghanistan Is Risky. Doctors Say Family Planning Can Help


Childbearing In Afghanistan Is Risky. Doctors Say Family Planning Can Help
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Pregnant women in Afghanistan face high risks of complications or death in childbirth, and there are dangers to their infants resulting from poverty and limited access to care. Some health experts are encouraging mothers to take more time between pregnancies to reduce some of the risks, but cultural norms can stand in the way.

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