Ashley Byrnes had an easy pregnancy and delivery. But 8 days after giving birth, she nearly died from postpartum hemorrhage – excessive bleeding after childbirth. Today, she shares her story to raise awareness and education for patients and providers alike. Learn more.
In the Instagram era, is looking “postpartum perfect” in new mom photos worth the effort? In this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog, UT Southwestern discusses both sides of the discussion and offers four points to consider. Learn more.
While some bleeding is expected following delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, or excessive bleeding, occurs in about 3 to 5 percent of women. Learn about common risk factors for excessive bleeding at delivery and potential treatment options.
Should pregnant women give up coffee? Skip sushi night? Avoid deli meats? UT Southwestern discusses common food concerns and offers tips for avoiding foodborne illness during pregnancy.
It can be scary to have a newborn who needs to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). However, the experience can include unexpected advantages for new parents. Learn more.
Yoga has a number of benefits for pregnant women: it can help reduce pain and anxiety and help promote better interpersonal relationships. Learn how yoga can lead to a healthier pregnancy, as well as gentle poses to try.
Assisted reproductive technologies can help women struggling with fertility to conceive. But using ART carries some risks. In part two of this series, UT Southwestern explains the possible risks to fetuses conceived via ART.
Assisted reproductive technologies can help women struggling with fertility to conceive. But using ART carries some risks. In part one of this two-part series, UT Southwestern explains the possible risks to women who become pregnant with ART.
