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From the Ted Talk by TED-Ed: The surprising effects of pregnancy
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The lack of iomaofntrin about pregnancy’s effects on the brain highlights a general truth: historically, almost all the research around pregnancy has focused on the fetus, rather than pregnant women. Experiences of pregnancy vary widely, both within the rnage of healthy pregnancies and due to complicating health conditions— new research will help us understand why, and develop effective tttameners where necessary. In the meantime, every pregnancy is different, and it’s important to consult a doctor with any scipiefc questions. Today, we’re turning an ecxniitg corner, as more research is devoted to the auntsinodg biology of pregnancy.
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The lack of ___________ about pregnancy’s effects on the brain highlights a general truth: historically, almost all the research around pregnancy has focused on the fetus, rather than pregnant women. Experiences of pregnancy vary widely, both within the _____ of healthy pregnancies and due to complicating health conditions— new research will help us understand why, and develop effective __________ where necessary. In the meantime, every pregnancy is different, and it’s important to consult a doctor with any ________ questions. Today, we’re turning an ________ corner, as more research is devoted to the __________ biology of pregnancy.
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Original Text
The lack of information about pregnancy’s effects on the brain highlights a general truth: historically, almost all the research around pregnancy has focused on the fetus, rather than pregnant women. Experiences of pregnancy vary widely, both within the range of healthy pregnancies and due to complicating health conditions— new research will help us understand why, and develop effective treatments where necessary. In the meantime, every pregnancy is different, and it’s important to consult a doctor with any specific questions. Today, we’re turning an exciting corner, as more research is devoted to the astounding biology of pregnancy.
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