Your Pregnancy Matters

Your Pregnancy Matters

How low-dose aspirin can help prevent preeclampsia

Ashley Zink, M.D.

June 4, 2025

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3 tips to get the most value from pre-pregnancy genetic testing

May 30, 2025

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May 13, 2025

Feeling your baby move during pregnancy

April 29, 2025

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April 25, 2025

Which over-the-counter cold medications are safe during pregnancy?

April 22, 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

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

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

"It’s important that women understand the right time to visit their Ob/Gyn for an ultrasound, so they can know with more certainty what to expect during the exam."

– Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D. quoted from: Patience is key: Understanding the timing of early ultrasounds

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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.