The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Office on Women’s Health has recognized UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and… Read more
Category: high-risk pregnancy
Pilot Study Suggests Mindfulness Could Ease Stress in Women at High Risk of Preterm Birth
A program that uses meditation, yoga and other mindfulness techniques could reduce stress and anxiety during pregnancy for those at high risk of stress-related negative birth outcomes, such as preterm delivery and low birth weight,… Read more
UPMC Hamot Tackles Substance Use Disorder
In every 25 maternity hospital stays in Pennsylvania, one individual is managing a substance use disorder. Dr. Mandy Fauble, executive director of Safe Harbor Behavioral… Read more
The Link Between Weight and Fertility
There are a variety of factors that may influence a woman’s ability to become pregnant and to maintain a healthy pregnancy after conception. Circumstances related… Read more
UPMC Surgeon Designing Better Vaginal Mesh to Help Women
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration ordered manufacturers to stop selling mesh for the transvaginal surgical approach to repair pelvic organ prolapse… Read more