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Sep 2025
36m 33s

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Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Institute
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A positive pregnancy test brings excitement—and an overwhelming flood of dos and don'ts that can leave expecting parents feeling confused and anxious. Suchetha Kshettry, MD, Jacqueline Collins, MD and host, Erica Newlin, MD, debunk common myths and provide clear evidence-based guidance on what can be safely enjoyed and what genuinely needs to be avoided duri ... Show More
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