The COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to cause a steep drop in the 2021 birth rate. Dr. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer explains why and how women who do get pregnant can stay safe and healthy.
Lending a hand to new parents is a bit tougher due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Get ideas from five of our Ob/Gyn providers who share the best gifts and support they received when their own new babies arrived this year.
A new study from UT Southwestern found that most pregnant patients may not be at higher risk of COVID-19 complications. Learn why and find out how to use COVID-19 strategies to prepare for the flu season.
Tailbone pain is common during pregnancy, but many women find relief through special cushions, exercises, and posture tips. Learn more from Rupali Kumar, M.D.
Katie Sturm was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor while she was pregnant with quadruplets. She had surgery at UT Southwestern and later delivered her four sons during a pandemic. Read her amazing story on the Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
During pregnancy, 20% of women get nosebleeds, compared with 6% when not pregnant. Find out why nosebleeds are more common when you're pregnant and how to manage them.
After childbirth, patients can go home with long-term birth control to avoid an unexpected pregnancy. Learn about three types patients can get in the delivery room.
Nicky Haynes shares her story of giving birth as a gestational carrier during the pandemic. Find out what it was like watching new parents welcome the baby she helped bring into the world.
Chrissy Teigen’s "surprise" pregnancy after IVF is not unheard of. Jennifer Shannon, M.D., discusses infertility vs. subfertility in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
After the pregnancy "glow" subsides, many women take biotin (vitamin B7) to restore radiant hair, skin, and nails. But taking too much poses serious health risks. Learn more.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, women are trying to decide whether they should delay having a baby. Dr. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer offers valuable guidance to help with this very personal decision.
If you get migraines, you can still have a healthy pregnancy. Explore safe treatment options, including BOTOX, in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
