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
Category: pregnancy
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
Pregnancy Diary: When is it More Than Morning Sickness?
I first learned about hyperemesis gravidarum in graduate school, years before I had any plans to get pregnant. One of my professors assigned Atul Gawande’s… Read more
Premature Birth Increases Risks of Complications for Babies
Sam and Alyssa Robb are no strangers to the experience of premature birth. Their son Baylor, now age four, was born at just 26 weeks.… Read more