A Lot Can Go Wrong In Childbirth, But $1.53 Could Mean The Difference Between Life And Death

When you’re pushing something the size of a small watermelon out of your body, there’s a lot that can go wrong. Like, deadly wrong. That’s the bad news. The good news is that having access to three affordable drugs can save a lot of lives. Wouldn’t you spend $1.53 if it meant keeping your mom…

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Rebecca Eisenberg

May 8, 2014

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