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Living at high altitude
Traveling to high altitudes may cause problems during pregnancy, as your body and your fetus adjust to the lower air pressure and lower levels of oxygen. It's generally best to let your body adjust to moderate altitudes 6,000 8,000 feet for a few days before going above 8,000 feet. Women with complicated pregnancies may want to avoid mountain-top excursions altogether.
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