Your Pregnancy Matters

Navigating pregnancy over the holidays: Your guide for traveling, shopping, and hosting

Ashley Zink, M.D.

December 10, 2024

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The ABCs of hemoglobin disorders and pregnancy

November 26, 2024

Can you test for autism during pregnancy? What you need to know

October 30, 2024

Should you test for MTHFR gene mutation while pregnant or after miscarriage?

October 22, 2024

What does it mean to be a carrier for fragile X syndrome?

October 15, 2024

Is giving birth to twins genetic? Well, that depends

October 8, 2024

How early can home pregnancy tests show positive results?

Many home pregnancy tests are advanced enough to detect pregnancy several days before a missed period. UT Southwestern discusses what women need to know before choosing a home pregnancy test.

June 28, 2022

Your Pregnancy Matters

4 factors that can decrease breast milk supply – and how to replenish it

The amount of breast milk a woman produces after childbirth depends on a variety of factors. For example, stress and dehydration can decrease the milk supply. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses four common lactation-reducing factors and how to fix them. Learn more.

Shivani Patel, M.D.

May 16, 2022

Your Pregnancy Matters

5 ways to manage swollen legs and feet during pregnancy

Swollen feet are a common yet frustrating side effect of pregnancy. Learn how to reduce your discomfort and risk for complications.

September 14, 2021

Your Pregnancy Matters

5 weird pregnancy symptoms you might not know about

Hair loss, swollen gums, changing taste buds, and carpal tunnel syndrome. They’re less common pregnancy and postpartum symptoms, but still normal.

September 20, 2016

"Maternal complications resulting from severe hypertension during or after pregnancy are largely preventable. However, severe hypertension, particularly in the postpartum period, often goes unrecognized and untreated because women are not receiving the tools, education, or empowerment they need to monitor and maintain their health after going home with their baby."

Jamie Morgan, M.D. quoted from: Postpartum hypertension: When a new mom's blood pressure is too high

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Landmark cystic fibrosis clinical trial gives patients hope for healthy pregnancies

TRIKAFTA may give patients with cystic fibrosis hope for healthy pregnancies. Learn about the landmark clinical trial to analyze its safety from pregnancy through two years after delivery.