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Articles on iPrego marked “Medically reviewed by Maureen Kelly, RN” have been reviewed for clinical accuracy by a Registered Nurse. This review is not the same as personal medical care. Maureen reviews content for general accuracy and clarity; she does not see your medical history, lab results, imaging, or chart, and she cannot diagnose, prescribe, or provide individualized advice through iPrego.

Medical review on iPrego is intended to ensure our published content reflects current clinical guidance — nothing more.

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Clinical guidance evolves. We work to keep iPrego content aligned with current recommendations from authoritative sources (ACOG, CDC, AAP, Mayo Clinic, NIH), and we re-review articles at least annually. However:

  • We cannot guarantee that every article reflects the very latest guideline change at the moment you are reading it.
  • Individual circumstances vary widely, and general guidance does not apply to every person or every pregnancy.
  • We may not cover every relevant topic, condition, complication, medication, or scenario.

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This disclaimer was last updated on April 25, 2026.