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Is genetic screening recommended during pregnancy if you’ve had IVF?

Is genetic screening recommended during pregnancy if you’ve had IVF?

Even if you get preimplantation genetic testing with IVF, pregnancy is a blank slate. Learn why you might still want genetic screening during pregnancy.

Ashley Zink, M.D. / Heather Fisher, M.S.

February 20, 2024

Studying the connection between anxiety and preterm birth

Studying the connection between anxiety and preterm birth

Patients with a history of preterm birth have higher rates and severity scores of anxiety, according to a new study conducted at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

David Nelson, M.D.

February 9, 2024

Why pregnant women should resist ‘vaccine fatigue’

Why pregnant women should resist ‘vaccine fatigue’

Vaccine fatigue is real and pregnant women are not immune. Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D., explains which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy and when.

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

January 9, 2024

How does a father’s age affect fertility and a baby’s health?

How does a father’s age affect fertility and a baby’s health?

How can a dad’s age affect fertility? Explore potential age-related risks to sperm health, pregnancy, and the baby’s future health.

Leen Al-Hafez, M.D. / Heather Fisher, M.S.

October 13, 2023

Can genetic testing explain the cause of recurrent miscarriages?

Can genetic testing explain the cause of recurrent miscarriages?

Half of all miscarriages are caused by chromosomal abnormalities. Leen Al-Hafez, M.D., and Heather Fisher, M.S., discuss when genetic testing might be valuable after a miscarriage.

Leen Al-Hafez, M.D. / Heather Fisher, M.S.

September 19, 2023

First postpartum depression pill approved by FDA: What to know

First postpartum depression pill approved by FDA: What to know

The FDA approved the first ever pill to specifically treat postpartum depression. Zuranolone is taken once a day for two weeks, and studies show it can begin easing depression symptoms after only three days.

Meitra Doty, M.D.

September 12, 2023

Bottoms up! Tips to prevent and treat diaper-area skin irritation in newborns

Bottoms up! Tips to prevent and treat diaper-area skin irritation in newborns

How can you help your baby avoid diaper rash? Jessica Morse, M.D., discusses best practices and products on the Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Jessica Morse, M.D.

July 24, 2023

What is eclampsia, and how is it different from preeclampsia?

What is eclampsia, and how is it different from preeclampsia?

Eclampsia is a severe form of preeclampsia. It’s a rare but serious condition in which high blood pressure leads to seizures during pregnancy.

Jamie Morgan, M.D.

July 11, 2023

Amniocentesis and CVS: FAQs about the prenatal diagnostic duo

Amniocentesis and CVS: FAQs about the prenatal diagnostic duo

Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis provide definitive answers about a baby’s genetics before birth. Learn about these safe, quick procedures.

Leen Al-Hafez, M.D. / Heather Fisher, M.S.

July 5, 2023

Don't wash breast pump parts in the sink, plus more safety tips

Don't wash breast pump parts in the sink, plus more safety tips

Practicing good breast pump hygiene helps protect babies from potentially dangerous germs. Lactation consultant Kelli Hulsman, M.S., B.S.N., RN, IBCLC, walks parents through the steps of correctly cleaning a breast pump

Robyn Horsager-Boehrer, M.D.

June 20, 2023

What noninvasive prenatal testing can (and can’t) tell you about your baby

What noninvasive prenatal testing can (and can’t) tell you about your baby

Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screens for chromosomal abnormalities before birth, and the terms you’ll see in the results can be scary. Get definitions for common terms in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.

Heather Fisher, M.S.

June 6, 2023

Valor’s story: Love, loss, and legacy with trisomy 18

Valor’s story: Love, loss, and legacy with trisomy 18

Kayla Baxter shares the story of her son’s trisomy 18 diagnosis and how she manages the love and loss associated with this chromosomal condition.

Robert Stewart, M.D.

May 31, 2023

Women and sleep disorders: How to get better rest at all stages of life

Women and sleep disorders: How to get better rest at all stages of life

Women’s sleep disorders harm long-term health. Safia Khan, M.D., discusses how we treat sleep problems from adolescence through menopause.

Safia Khan, M.D.

May 24, 2023

Planning for pregnancy? Peek into your genetic compatibility with carrier screening

Planning for pregnancy? Peek into your genetic compatibility with carrier screening

Planning for pregnancy? Your DNA can provide insights into your future baby’s health. Explore genetic carrier screening with genetic counselor Heather Fisher, M.S.

Heather Fisher, M.S.

May 9, 2023

How proactive physical therapy can improve pregnancy and postpartum care

How proactive physical therapy can improve pregnancy and postpartum care

Physical therapy can help reduce or prevent pregnancy-related aches and pains, especially for patients with activity restrictions. See how UT Southwestern is ramping up our acute PT offerings for pregnant patients.

Shivani Patel, M.D.

April 25, 2023