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Nurses shine light on maternal mental health through personal postpartum narratives

May 22, 2024 • 9:27 p.m.

With suicide being the third leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S., nurses at UTMB Health are on a mission to end the stigma surrounding maternal mental health.

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Nurses take action by advocating for maternal mental health awareness

May 20, 2024 • 5:39 p.m. by Sierra Rozen, Senior Multiplatform Journalist with Community Impact

Clinicians at UTMB Health are working to shine light on perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, to help moms understand the feelings they may encounter throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Heart health during & after pregnancy: What women need to know

February 26, 2024 • 1:25 p.m.

Cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad is at the helm of UTMB Health's new cardio-obstetrics program. In this interview she shares more about the program's history, who may qualify for this care and why it's important.

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How UTMB Health is combating the rising cardiovascular maternal mortality rate

February 12, 2024 • 1:54 p.m. by Sierra Rozen, Senior Multiplatform Journalist with Community Impact

As the rate of heart-disease related deaths continues to rise for pregnant and postpartum mothers and women during childbirth, cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad is laying the foundation for a cardio-obstetrics program to care for at-risk patients.

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RSV immunizations - a chat with Houston Moms

November 14, 2023 • 10:39 a.m.

From what babies are eligible for the monoclonal antibody immunization, to how it differs from the option for pregnant women, Dr. Manuela Murray shares all the information about the recently approved RSV injections.

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A breakdown of the newly approved RSV immunizations

November 10, 2023 • 5:43 p.m.

Throughout 2023, three injections offering protection against RSV were approved. Learn more about each type and what, if any, might be right for you and your loved ones.

Changing the narrative of women’s care

March 9, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Holly Galvan, Community Impact

Dr. Gal Levy and Dr. Shannon Clark recently shared their expertise in a recent Community Impact article about the disparities women face when receiving health care.

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High-risk pregnancies-what to expect

February 28, 2022 • 10:16 a.m.

Board-certified OBGYN Dr. Thao Vu discusses what to expect if diagnosed with a high-risk pregnancy.

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UTMB featured in Community Impact

February 6, 2022 • 12:00 a.m. by Holly Galvan, Community Impact

Patient Taylor Thurstonson recently shared how UTMB OBGYNs kept her and her baby boy safe during an unexpected 30-week delivery via c-section.

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Quality care, with a look to match

September 17, 2021 • 11:00 a.m.

Situated across Texas, UTMB’s Regional Mother and Child Health Program clinics are being refreshed and enhanced with new décor, signs and more.

COVID-19 Vaccine & Pregnancy Safety

March 25, 2021 • 9:00 a.m.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine & pregnancy safety with Dr. Elizabeth Cloninger.

Steps Taken Before and During Pregnancy Can Prevent Birth Defects

January 1, 2021 • 1:00 p.m. by Nicholas Spencer, MD

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month, so it is an appropriate time to recognize and share the knowledge that some steps can be taken to prevent certain birth defects.

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