Your Pregnancy Matters

Your Pregnancy Matters

8 third trimester pains and how to deal with them

Shivani Patel, M.D.

April 10, 2025

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Boy or girl? The difficulties of early gender prediction

April 9, 2025

Patience is key: Understanding the timing of early ultrasounds

April 8, 2025

High and low birthweight: What the numbers mean for mom and baby

April 7, 2025

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

March 27, 2025

Bottoms up! Tips to prevent and treat diaper-area skin irritation in newborns

March 26, 2025

How early can home pregnancy tests show positive results?

Many home pregnancy tests are advanced enough to detect pregnancy several days before a missed period. UT Southwestern discusses what women need to know before choosing a home pregnancy test.

June 28, 2022

Your Pregnancy Matters

4 factors that can decrease breast milk supply – and how to replenish it

The amount of breast milk a woman produces after childbirth depends on a variety of factors. For example, stress and dehydration can decrease the milk supply. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses four common lactation-reducing factors and how to fix them. Learn more.

Shivani Patel, M.D.

May 16, 2022

Your Pregnancy Matters

5 ways to manage swollen legs and feet during pregnancy

Swollen feet are a common yet frustrating side effect of pregnancy. Learn how to reduce your discomfort and risk for complications.

September 14, 2021

Your Pregnancy Matters

What happens if I get pregnant with an IUD?

Many women rely on intrauterine devices (IUDs) to prevent pregnancy. While the devices are highly effective, pregnancy can happen while using them. When it does, it’s important to seek the care of an Ob/Gyn for pregnancy evaluation and treatment that may reduce complications.

June 26, 2018

"Maternal complications resulting from severe hypertension during or after pregnancy are largely preventable. However, severe hypertension, particularly in the postpartum period, often goes unrecognized and untreated because women are not receiving the tools, education, or empowerment they need to monitor and maintain their health after going home with their baby."

Jamie Morgan, M.D. quoted from: Postpartum hypertension: When a new mom's blood pressure is too high

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Landmark cystic fibrosis clinical trial gives patients hope for healthy pregnancies

TRIKAFTA may give patients with cystic fibrosis hope for healthy pregnancies. Learn about the landmark clinical trial to analyze its safety from pregnancy through two years after delivery.