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UConn Health OB/GYN Dr. Elizabeth Morgan highlights the role of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and how this specialized care supports patients both before and during pregnancy.
UConn Health Dr. Elizabeth Morgan with WFSB personalities Caitlin Francis and Scot Haney.
Midway through our week-long series on WFSB’s Great Day at 9a for National Infertility Awareness Week, UConn Health OB/GYN Dr. Elizabeth Morgan highlights the role of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and how this specialized care supports patients both before and during pregnancy. From helping patients prepare for a healthy pregnancy to managing higher-risk conditions along the way, Dr. Morgan shares how a personalized, team-based approach helps ensure the best possible outcomes with the ultimate goal of both mom and baby going home safely.
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