Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305112100
Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 17, Problem 3CT
One of your best friends tells you that she and her husband think she might be pregnant. She feels she can wait until she’s several months along before finding an obstetrician. You think she could use some medical advice sooner, and you suggest she discuss her plans with a physician as soon as possible. What kinds of health issues might you be concerned about?
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Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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