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Jess Mador

Why the VA in Atlanta is throwing 'drive-through' baby showers for pregnant veterans

A pregnant military veteran receives a tiara at a 'drive through' baby shower at the VA in Atlanta. Among researchers, there's concern that women veterans may be at heightened risk for pregnancy complications, compared to their civilian counterparts. (WABE/Jess Mador)

Navy veteran Carisma Carter was eight months pregnant when she pulled her red car up in front of the Atlanta VA Clinic. Her seat was pushed far back from the steering wheel, to make room for her big belly.

"I'm having two boys, twins. It's my first pregnancy," she said.

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