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Having a baby when you have kidney, heart, or cancer risks

Pregnancy is possible for many patients with kidney, heart, or cancer risks. See how maternal-fetal medicine experts help women achieve positive outcomes.

Shivani Patel, M.D.

May 26, 2020

Women's Health; Your Pregnancy Matters

Tips to prevent involuntary urine leakage (incontinence) during and after pregnancy

Urinary incontinence is common during and after pregnancy. In this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog, get tips to prevent or reduce leaking issues.

Marlene Corton, M.D.

May 19, 2020

COVID; Your Pregnancy Matters

Pandemic parenting tips: Trusted resources for raising healthy babies

During the COVID-19 pandemic, finding reliable pregnancy and parenting resources is more important than ever. Check out some of the sites recommended by our experts.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

May 12, 2020

Nutrition; Your Pregnancy Matters

Bariatric surgery and pregnancy: Answers to patients' FAQs

Obesity can increase the risk of fertility and pregnancy complications. Discover how weight loss surgery can help both men and women become parents.

Melanie Hafford, M.D. / Patricia Santiago-Munoz, M.D.

April 27, 2020

COVID; Mental Health; Your Pregnancy Matters

Tips to manage 'pandemic pregnancy' stress

Pregnancy can be stressful, especially during COVID-19 quarantine. Get tips to manage "pandemic pregnancy" stress in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

April 21, 2020

Prevention; Your Pregnancy Matters

Keep baby toys germ-free with these COVID-19 cleaning tips

Babies explore the world through touch and taste – exposing them to viruses such as COVID-19. Get easy tips to disinfect kids’ toys in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

April 14, 2020

COVID; Your Pregnancy Matters

Visitors, doulas, and video calls: Birth plan updates during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 visitor restrictions, safety concerns, and social distancing guidelines have led expecting parents to get creative with birth plans and virtual ways to "meet the baby." Get tips and ideas in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

April 6, 2020

Cancer; Your Pregnancy Matters

Can uterine fibroids harm my pregnancy?

Large or multiple uterine fibroids can pose risks to mom and baby during pregnancy. Find out why in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Jessica Shields, D.O.

March 31, 2020

COVID; Prevention; Your Pregnancy Matters

COVID-19 and pregnancy: Answers to 10 key patient questions

The COVID-19 pandemic has many pregnant patients concerned. Get answers to your pregnancy-related questions in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog with Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

March 17, 2020

Your Pregnancy Matters

5 tips to help manage the baby blues – and when to seek help

Four in five new moms experience the baby blues. In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, learn about its symptoms, as well as when to seek help.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

March 10, 2020

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