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In an ectopic pregnancy, when the growing embryo causes a uterine tube rupture like the one in this micrograph, the patient could die from internal bleeding or infection without emergency surgery. Cultura RM Exclusive/Michael J. Klein, M.D./Image Source via Getty Images

What is ectopic pregnancy? A reproductive health expert explains

Amy Alspaugh, University of Tennessee

Treating a potentially deadly pregnancy complication gets caught up in the abortion debate. A nurse-midwife explains why it shouldn’t.
Pregnancy poses significant risks for severe illness or death from COVID-19, for both mother and baby. ArtMarie/E+ via Getty Images

Vaccination against COVID-19 supports a healthy pregnancy by protecting both mother and child – an immunologist explains the maternal immune response

Matthew Woodruff, Emory University

In light of mounting research showing the serious risks of contracting COVID-19 during pregnancy, the CDC is re-upping its urgency that pregnant women get their shots.

Related Topics

  1. Antibodies
  2. Anti-vaxxers
  3. COVID-19 vaccines
  4. FDA approval process
  5. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  6. Genetic testing
  7. Maternal deaths
  8. Pregnancy
  9. Uterus
  10. Vaccine booster shots

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