This is the first post in a blog series entitled “The Opioid Epidemic,” a collaboration between UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the… Read more
Category: pregnancy
Filmmaker’s Corner: The Extra Chromosome is Love
A few weeks ago, my wife showed me a Facebook post from a neighbor and friend commenting on a video about Down syndrome. The post… Read more
Phthalates and pregnancy
Nearly the entire U.S. population has evidence of a pervasive class of chemicals called phthalates in their bodies. Because phthalates – which are found in… Read more
In the News: Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD?
A large, but mostly preliminary, study released last night in JAMA Pediatrics seems to contradict conventional wisdom regarding an over-the-counter pain reliever and its safety… Read more
Pregnancy and Heart Health
The newest patients at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC wear ‘Go Red’ hats in support of the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. While some… Read more