Marijuana use during pregnancy has doubled in the last decade to become the illicit substance most commonly used by pregnant women. A new study from the University of Pittsburgh explores the attitudes of marijuana-using mothers-to-be.
Category: women’s health
‘She Looks Like a Cardiologist’: New Program Seeks to Inspire High School Girls
For female high school students interested in health care, pursuing a career in medicine can be daunting. With so many fields to choose from and decisions to make as they prepare to continue their education, many young women are uncertain of how to achieve their career goals.
Who Runs the World? Girls on the Run
Registration for the spring 2019 program of Girls on the Run opens Jan. 16 for girls in third- through eighth-grade. Hosted by Girls on the… Read more
March of Dimes Spreads Holiday Cheer to NICU Families at Magee
With just a few short days until Christmas, March of Dimes spread some holiday cheer in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UPMC Magee-Womens… Read more
Magee Babies Face-Off to Earn Draft Titles
For the past three years, the Pittsburgh Penguins® have partnered with Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC to provide newborns with a special gift. The “A Great… Read more