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1. Epidural Plus Fever During Labor Put Baby at Risk. A temperature spike during labor with epidural analgesia may indicate serious risks for the baby in an otherwise low-risk delivery.
2. Child Safety Takes a Back Seat During Carpooling. Parents who generally have their children use booster seats in the car are not consistent in their use of booster seats when carpooling.
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