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Pregnancy calls for greater concern for health and the acquisition of a number of healthy habits to keep in perfect condition both the mother and her unborn baby. During the months of gestation not only an increased risk of developing
gum disease, but if this condition becomes severe in some pregnant women may be more likely to have premature or low birth weight.
Research on women with gum disease have shown that oral bacteria can pass into the bloodstream, causing inflammation and higher levels of the hormone prostaglandin which, towards the end of pregnancy may trigger labor.
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