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'If You Hemorrhage, Don't Clean Up': Advice From Mothers Who Almost Died

Renee Montagne, Adriana Gallardo, Nina Martin

We've heard from 3,100 women who survived life-threatening complications of pregnancy or childbirth. They told us what they wished they had known and what they would say to new and expectant mothers.