An international team of scientists is hot on the trail of deciphering a key cause of one of the most common birth defects, thanks to a boost… Read more
Category: 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
COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Kids, Pregnant Women
At a press briefing today, UPMC leaders shared the importance of COVID-19 vaccination for children five to 11 years old and encouraged pregnant women to… Read more
COVID-19 Restrictions Linked with Elevated Stress in New Moms and Moms-to-Be
Pregnant women and new mothers in Pennsylvania felt more stressed during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders in early 2020 than before the pandemic, according to a new… Read more
UPMC Magee Opens Bereavement Room for Grieving Families
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital recently opened a bereavement room for patients and families experiencing the death of a baby. Jane’s Room, based in Chicago, was founded… Read more