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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.

April 21, 2020

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.

April 14, 2020

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.

April 7, 2020

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 UT Southwestern.

March 17, 2020

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

Preston's dads share 6 tips for parents who choose gestational surrogacy

John and Joseph chose to work with a gestational carrier to become dads in 2018 – an 18-month labor of love. Check out their 6 tips to navigate the process.

March 3, 2020

Online Ob/Gyn: How apps and remote devices can improve pregnancy care

During and after pregnancy, smartphone apps and remote monitoring devices can make it easier to access health care and stick to the doctor's recommendations.

February 25, 2020

Virtual relief: The next big thing in labor pain management?

Virtual reality in the delivery room? In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, we visualize the future of VR headsets for childbirth pain management.

February 18, 2020

What to expect when you’re expecting – via gestational surrogacy

Gestational surrogacy requires a considerable emotional, financial, and legal investment. UT Southwestern discusses the process from a doctor's point of view.

February 11, 2020

It’s not your fault: Understanding miscarriage

Miscarriage is far more common than many people think. UT Southwestern explains why it is important to disprove the myths about miscarriage.

February 4, 2020

4 tips for creating a family-centered birth plan

Family-centered birth plans include everything from pain relief options to emergency care and how older kids can participate. In this Your Pregnancy Matters blog, get tips to prepare for what you want – and the unexpected – from a UT Southwestern certified nurse midwife.

Susan Hovinen, M.S., APRN, CNM

January 28, 2020

New Year’s weight resolutions that are safe during pregnancy

Trying to lose weight during pregnancy is generally not recommended. UT Southwestern offers healthy New Year, New You resolutions regarding weight for women who are pregnant or considering pregnancy.

January 21, 2020

Baby it’s cold outside! Tips to manage pregnancy during winter

Pregnancy can be uncomfortable during any season. But not everything about being pregnant in the winter is bad. UT Southwestern offers tips for dealing with pregnancy in the cold.

January 7, 2020

Dads-to-be can find more relevant resources

There isn't a wealth of useful and relevant information available online for expectant fathers. In this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog, we check out a new playbook, plus more free fatherhood resources.

November 19, 2019

Kidney disease and pregnancy: It’s challenging, but possible

Some patients with kidney disease worry that they can never have a baby. However, managing pregnancy and kidney issues is possible with specialized care. In this week’s #YourPregnancyMatters blog, UT Southwestern discusses risks and challenges patients should consider. Read more.

November 12, 2019