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26. When is a ‘High-Risk’ Pregnancy a Good Thing?

Freakonomics, M.D.

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Why Is It So Dangerous to Give Birth in the United States?

The number of women who die during childbirth is extremely high compared to other developed nations. The question that jessica had was, does the extra care matter? And for some women who are pregnant, could being labelled high risk actually make things better? Let's talk about age 35. What is it about turning 35 that makes pregnancy riskier for a mother and her baby?

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