Learn how the patient-centric IMPACT study is measuring the effectiveness of virtual checkups to reduce postpartum mortality and reduce social barriers to health care.
Gestational diabetes, a form of diabetes that develops only during pregnancy, can, without proper management, lead to risks for moms and their babies. Discover how eating a healthy diet typically leads to normal, healthy deliveries.
New research suggests that cervical cerclage, a procedure to hold the cervix closed to delay premature labor, may be useful in certain twin pregnancies. Learn more.
Stillbirth is a tragedy that leaves lasting effects on women and their doctors. The cause is often unexplainable, but we know that certain conditions can increase the risk of stillbirth – and that the traditional technique of “kick counts” is ineffective to predict risk. Learn more.
UT Southwestern suggests thinking about a “birth plan” as “birth preferences.” How to go about developing them and why communication with your doctor is key.
