In the United States today:

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In addition to women without access to prenatal care,lifestyles that pose health risks also are a concern. Approximately 500,000 of the four million births (12.5%) in the United States will be categorized as high risk. The high risk status for the mother extends through 30 days after childbirth. High risk pregnancy is less critical a medical concern because of the reduction in family size and the decrease in unwanted pregnancies.,along with technologic advances that both facilitate pregnancies in previously infertile couples and advance the potential of care,have enhanced emphasis on delivering babies safely.

In the United States Today