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Should I stop taking medication when I’m pregnant?

Some women stop taking medication when they find out they’re pregnant. But that decision may cause more harm than good.

Can you turn a breech baby around?

Most babies naturally move out of breech position, but about 4 percent of babies won’t. Learn the methods you can try to turn them.

What fetal heart rate monitoring can – and can’t – tell us

Fetal heart rate monitors are useful tools for alerting physicians to potential problems during labor and delivery, but they have limitations in what they can do.

UT Southwestern brings expertise in high-risk pregnancy management to Plano

The UT Southwestern Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic at Children’s Health Plano offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for expectant mothers and for women contemplating pregnancy who are concerned about their health and the health of their unborn child.

What to do if you go past your due date

Going past a pregnancy due date can be frustrating. How long is too long to be pregnant, and what should mother-to-be do when her due date comes and goes?

Finding support after losing a baby: Lindsey’s story

Lindsey Duke knows firsthand the pain of losing a baby during pregnancy. She offers advice to parents who may be facing a similar situation.

7 tips for planning a relaxing, healthy babymoon

A babymoon can be a great way to bond with your partner and relax before a new baby arrives. Here are seven tips for enjoying a safe, relaxing trip.

What is a midwife, and what do they do?

Certified nurse midwives are now on staff at Clements University Hospital. Learn about their training and how they care for patients during childbirth

Preeclampsia can strike suddenly during pregnancy

High blood pressure and protein in the urine during pregnancy could be signs of preeclampsia. Dr. Shivani Patel explains.

Approaching pregnancy after a difficult experience

If you have had a pregnancy that was difficult or ended in miscarriage or stillbirth, you can acknowledge your grief but still experience the joy a new pregnancy brings.

Can I have a baby if I have a congenital heart defect?

More than 1 million adults in America have a congenital heart defect. A UT Southwestern doctor explains what they need to know before they become parents.

Are herbal supplements safe during pregnancy?

Herbal supplements claim to help with common aches and pains. But should you take them during pregnancy? A UT Southwestern doctor explains.

Getting ready to deliver twins, triplets, or more

UT Southwestern’s Dr. Horsager talks about what to expect in the second and third trimesters of your pregnancy with twins, triplets, or more.

What to expect when you’re expecting twins – or more

While it’s exciting to learn you’re having twins, multiple pregnancies carry added concerns for the woman and her babies, a UT Southwestern doctor in Dallas explains.

Is it OK to use a hot tub during early pregnancy?

Hot tubs are relaxing but caution is suggested in early pregnancy. Dr. Horsager explains why pregnant women should monitor their hot tub use.