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Medical Topics in Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum

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Urgent Maternal Warning Signs

(Español) Seek emergency care immediately if you display these signs

 

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A pregnant person leans back in bed with a towel over their forehead.

Advocacy for Patients


(Español) Examples of advocacy language

Examples of advocacy language
A pregnant person has their blood pressure read by a doctor

About Preeclampsia & Related Preterm Birth


(Español) (عربي) Learn if you and baby are at risk for high blood pressure and complications, including preterm birth

(Español) (عربي) Learn if you and baby are at risk for high blood pressure and complications, including preterm birth
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Heart Disease Signs & Symptoms


(Español) Learn the signs and symptoms of heart disease during pregnancy and postpartum

Heart Disease Signs and Symptoms
A pregnant person is sitting with partner and care provider during labor

Supporting Vaginal Birth


(Español) Learn more about your birthing options. You'll find health information from experts, with information to help you learn how to avoid having a C-section, also called a "Cesarean delivery," if you don't need one.

Learn more about your birthing options. You'll find health information from experts.
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FAQs: Iron-Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy


Your questions answered!

Your questions answered!
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Postpartum Health & Well-Being


(Español) Find resources for you and your baby

(Español) Find resources for you and your baby
A mother holds her newborn baby closely on her chest, while the baby sleeps.

Heart Disease Risk Factors (Postpartum)


(Español) If you had complications during pregnancy, you may be at higher risk for heart disease over your lifetime

Heart Disease Risk Factors (Postpartum)

 

 

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California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to improve the quality and equity of healthcare delivery for California’s most vulnerable infants and their families, from birth and NICU stay to early childhood. California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is end preventable morbidity, mortality and racial disparities in California maternity care. Learn more at www.cpqcc.org and www.cmqcc.org.

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