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Healthy Pregnancy is written and designed by Julie Olson , BS , LCCE , FACCE and Katie Immel , BA and illustrated by Gregory Seymour .
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Health is a state of complete physical , mental and social well-being , and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity .
World Health Organization
Third Edition ( 3.4 ) © 2023 Plumtree Baby , LLC
Previous editions titled Prenatal Wellness ISBN 978 – 1939576347
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