Every year, Black Maternal Health week is held from April 11th to April 17th. In recognition of this week, in April 2024, UPMC held a… Read more
Category: childbirth
A Voice for Women: The Stories of the Doulas at UPMC Horizon
This year, Birth Place at UPMC Horizon implemented a team of Birth Circle Doulas, trained professionals who provide emotional, physical, and informational support to pregnant… Read more
Beyond the Baby Blues: FDA pill approval could push millions out of postpartum depression
Bringing new life into the world can also bring a whirlwind of emotions, including excitement, joy, and even exhaustion and frustration. This whirlwind is to… Read more
‘I’m Here to Love You Through The Process’
Statistics show Black women are more likely to be impacted by social determinants of health than their White peers due to structural inequities, which have… Read more
New Study Explores How Exposure to Mix of Toxic Metals Impacts Developing Kidneys
Chronic kidney disease is a growing problem worldwide and in the aging U.S. population. But could the groundwork for this progressive disease have been laid… Read more