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Risky Business A scary statistic: Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die of pregnancy-related complications, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Ofﬁce on Women’s Health. That makes preconception health and prenatal care even more important for black women, says Erin McKelvey, MD, member of the Regional Ob/Gyn at Medina Hospital. “For most women, pregnancy is a relatively normal process that we can optimize with healthy eating and common-sense care,” Dr. McKelvey assures. And, of course, scheduling regular Ob/Gyn visits to track fetal growth and health. Beyoncé’s high-proﬁle pregnancy had the whole world watching 4 HEALTH ESSENTIALS Special WINTER 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Health Essentials - Winter 2012 - Medina

Health Essentials - Winter 2012 - Medina
Contents
A message from the president
A Cleveland Clinic expert answers your mammogram questions
Doing it her way
Getting back in the saddle after knee surgery

Health Essentials - Winter 2012 - Medina