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Prenatal care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality because it identifies complications or high risks before emergency situations.

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Liya Kebede
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: March 1
Actor
Diplomat
Model
Addis Abeba
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Emergencies
High
Mortality
Care
Reduce
Prenatal
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Risks
Identifies
Situations
Complications
Effective
Maternal
Risk
Complication
Ways
Emergency

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