MedBlog

Valor’s story: Love, loss, and legacy with trisomy 18

Kayla Baxter shares the story of her son’s trisomy 18 diagnosis and how she manages the love and loss associated with this chromosomal condition.

Robert Stewart, M.D.

May 31, 2023

Will my period change after pregnancy?

Learn what to expect before, during, and after your first postpartum menstrual cycle.

Shivani Patel, M.D.

October 12, 2021

Why a scheduled C-section after 35 might be too risky

More women over 35 are choosing elective C-section, citing a desire to control the timing of their maternity leave. But 2019 research suggests the risks associated with C-section are double in this age group compared to vaginal delivery. Learn more in this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters MedBlog.

April 23, 2019

Latonya’s story, part one: Experiencing pregnancy from a wheelchair

Latonya Menefee is paralyzed, and she’s expecting her first child. Read her story, and learn how we tailor prenatal care to her unique needs.

December 26, 2017

Palliative care: Support for patients and families with difficult pregnancies and deliveries

The stress and uncertainty of having a very sick or premature infant is a health concern in and of itself. How palliative care can help families cope.

December 5, 2017

Should I have a transvaginal ultrasound to measure cervical length and help prevent preterm delivery?

Cervical length can help identify women at risk of preterm delivery, but the screening test to determine cervical length might not be worth the time, expense, or discomfort. Here’s why.

Patricia Santiago-Munoz, M.D.

April 11, 2017

Worried about having a big baby? Four things to know about birth weight

Having a big baby can complicate things – but it’s difficult to accurately predict weight before birth.

March 21, 2017