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Pregnancy

A pregnant woman in white holding her large baby bump while walking on a beach.
Momentum 

How to safely celebrate your babymoon

December 6, 2022December 5, 2022maternal health, Pregnancy, vacation

Babymoons have become increasingly popular to relax and celebrate the final days before the arrival of a baby, but it is important to take precautions

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A pregnancy test sitting on a table.
Momentum 

Debunking fertility myths

November 28, 2022November 23, 2022Contraception, diet, Fertility, obstetrics and gynecology, Pregnancy

When it comes to fertility, people who want to conceive often feel overwhelmed distinguishing between fact and fiction.

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A couple sits close to each other while looking down to read a pregnancy test.
Momentum 

Fertility Series: Treatment Options

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022fertility treatment, IVF, Pregnancy

Dr. Laura Detti answers questions about fertility treatments, the latest advancements and when should women check their fertility.

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A well-lit grocery store vegetable section. Six shelves full of fresh green romaine lettuce, bright red radishes and assorted root vegetables fill the screen. Everything looks fresh, healthy and delicious.
Momentum 

Nutrition for pregnant vegetarians and vegans

October 4, 2022October 3, 2022Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pregnancy, vegan, Vegetarian

Dr. Utsavi Shah gives advice on planning and maintaining a nutritional vegetarian or vegan diet throughout pregnancy.

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A woman with black-painted nails moves a comb through her hair.
Momentum 

Dealing with postpartum hair loss

October 3, 2022September 30, 2022Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, hair loss, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Dr. Matthew Carroll explains how post-pregnancy hormones can lead to hair loss and what supplements can help hair grow back.

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Momentum 

Exercising safely while pregnant

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Exercise, Pregnancy

Dr. Utsavi Shah offers advice on exercising while pregnant, including ways exercise can help the baby and risks to watch out for.

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Momentum 

Maintaining a healthy pregnancy

January 6, 2022January 25, 2022obstetrics and gynecology, Pregnancy

Dr. Matthew Carroll explains how to minimize risk throughout pregnancy through food and drink, exercise and self care.

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Policywise 

Location. Location. Location. Does it impact birth defects?

December 10, 2021December 10, 2021Birth defects, Center of Epidemiology and Population Health, Pregnancy, Rural, Urban

In the United States, birth defects affect about 3% of births yearly and are responsible for 20% of infant deaths. Common birth defects include neural

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What is placenta accreta spectrum?

March 25, 2021Healthcare, Nicole Blanton, obstetrics and gynecology, placenta accreta spectrum, Pregnancy

A maternal-fetal medicine specialist discusses what causes placenta accreta spectrum, who is at risk, and how to look out for symptoms.

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From The Labs 

New evidence supports the presence of microbes in the placenta

June 13, 2019August 14, 2019bacterial RNA, imaging, microbiome, placenta, Pregnancy, Research

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine previously found evidence that the placenta harbors a sparse but still present community of microorganisms, which they and other

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