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Debunking fertility myths

November 28, 2022 Contraception,  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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Fertility Series: Treatment Options

October 21, 2022 fertility 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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Nutrition for pregnant vegetarians and vegans

October 4, 2022 Department 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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Dealing with postpartum hair loss

October 3, 2022 Department 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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Exercising safely while pregnant

September 8, 2022 Department 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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Maintaining a healthy pregnancy

January 6, 2022 obstetrics 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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Location. Location. Location. Does it impact birth defects?

December 10, 2021 Birth 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, 2021 Healthcare,  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, 2019 bacterial 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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The cost to reproduce: When finances affect medical and ethical choices

February 8, 2019 Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy,  Claire Horner,  Fertility,  Insurance,  IVF,  Pregnancy,  Reproduction

In the early days of assisted reproductive technology (ART), treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) were considered experimental and elective – those who could

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