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TMC Medical Minutes: 9 Months is Best

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Posted: Mon 5:51 PM, May 05, 2008

Pregnancy is different for every woman, but for most the growth near those last months becomes more and more uncomfortable causing many women to want to schedule an early delivery. TMC Nurse manager Beva Beagley discussed why waiting that full 9 months is really best for baby.


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