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570. Is Gynecology the Best Innovation Ever?

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The Battle Within: Maternal-Fetal Dynamics

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between mother and fetus during pregnancy, likening it to trench warfare over vital resources. It also discusses the evolutionary challenges of human reproduction, the significance of gynecology in addressing childbirth risks, and traces the history of human childbirth back to early ancestors.

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