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Why cultural awareness matters in pregnancy care https://utswmed.org/medblog/cultural-competency-pregnancy/ Pregnancy customs and values differ among cultures. For women and doctors in the diverse Metroplex, cultural competency starts with thoughtful communication. In...

How girls’ nights benefit moms – and babies https://utswmed.org/medblog/social-maternal-baby-health/ Good news for moms and babies! A 2019 study from JAMA Network suggests that when moms have large, supportive social circles, babies benefit as well as moms. In this...

Sex after pregnancy: 5 common concerns, and when to call the doctor https://utswmed.org/medblog/sex-after-pregnancy/ After childbirth, some women can’t wait to resume an active sex life. But other women have absolutely no desire. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses what...

Pregnancy and social media: When influencers affect health decisions https://utswmed.org/medblog/social-media-pregnancy/ Social media influencers are paid to promote certain products, which can be risky to pregnant women. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses what pregnant...

‘Postpartum perfect’ in the delivery room? 4 points to consider https://utswmed.org/medblog/delivery-makeup-social-media/ In the Instagram era, is looking “postpartum perfect” in new mom photos worth the effort? In this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog, UT Southwestern discusses both...

UTSW is a Level 4 maternal health center, the highest designation in state https://utswmed.org/medblog/texas-hospitals-must-prove-pregnancy-care-expertise-or-lose-medicaid-dollars/ In 2020, UT Southwestern earned the Level 4 maternal health center designation – the highest level of care. Explore what this does and doesn’t mean for patients...

Patience is key: Understanding the timing of early ultrasounds https://utswmed.org/medblog/patience-key-understanding-timing-early-ultrasounds/ The first step women usually take once they learn they’re pregnant is a visit with an Ob/Gyn to have an ultrasound. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses...

Uterine Fibroids https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/uterine-fibroids/ Our expert gynecologists provide advanced care, such as medications, minimally invasive procedures, and surgery, for women with uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors...

Myomectomy https://utswmed.org/conditions-treatments/myomectomy/ Our gynecologic surgeons offer myomectomy, a surgical or minimally invasive procedure to remove uterine fibroids (noncancerous growths in the uterus) while preserving...