The cost to reproduce: When finances affect medical and ethical choices
In the early days of assisted reproductive technology (ART), treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) were considered experimental and
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Pregnancy
Life after a pregnancy or infant loss: Finding a way to heal
Finding out you’re pregnant is a moment you never forget. But for some women, the joy is short lived. One
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Little-known condition potentially fatal to pregnant women
Maternal mortality is alarmingly high in the United States, including in Texas. In fact, a woman’s chance of dying during
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Avoid alcohol during pregnancy for baby’s health
While drinking small amounts of alcohol have been shown to have potential health benefits, Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Roger
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A single species of gut bacteria can reverse autism-related social behavior in mice
The absence of one specific species of gut bacteria causes social deficits in mice. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine
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Cytomegalovirus: What you should know
Have you ever heard of cytomegalovirus (CMV)? Odds are that you have not. I first learned about CMV one year
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Q&A with Baylor experts focuses on impact of pertussis vaccine
A new report from Baylor College of Medicine researchers finds mothers given the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy pass their immunity
Read moreIn case you missed it: Shaved heads, daylight saving time, and more
You’ve made it through the week and Fridays at BCM Momentum we round up interesting news and events you may
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