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April 05, 2021
Pregnancy has its own unique challenges. Throw in a COVID-19 pandemic and the situation becomes more complicated. With little information available about how coronavirus impacts pregnant and lactating women, it’s important to rely on health care professionals for advice.
March 25, 2021
As health care systems across the country work rapidly to distribute COVID-19 vaccines as efficiently as possible, there is a lot of information that is being shared on social media and online. Sankar Swaminathan, MD, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at University of Utah Health, sets the record straight on some of the myths about COVID-19 vaccines.
February 12, 2021
A new study about women who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy found that those with severe or critical COVID-19 to be at greater risk of dying and experiencing serious complications compared with asymptomatic women with COVID-19.
January 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty and worries among vulnerable populations, including pregnant people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pregnant people are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and death compared to non-pregnant people.
March 03, 2020
Women are more susceptible to some viral illnesses during pregnancy, still little is known about how coronavirus, or COVID-19, impacts an expectant mother and her baby. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consider women to be part of an at-risk population for severe illness in the case of some viral infections, such as influenza.
November 07, 2019
Moms and moms-to-be want what’s best for their babies. To give them the best start in life they sacrifice their bodies—and their sleep—and give up a number of things. Sushi and alcohol are both on the list of things to avoid. So too, is marijuana.
November 04, 2019
IVF is most commonly used when a couple cannot conceive on their own. There are five main steps to in vitro fertilization including ovary stimulation, egg retrieval, sperm retrieval, egg fertilization, and embryo transfer. Learn more about the process.
April 29, 2019
The number of cases has hit a 50-year high, and the disease, which was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, has been reported in 22 states.
August 14, 2018
Pregnant women with opioid use disorders often face a number of challenges during their pregnancies.
February 14, 2018
Do pregnant women need to worry about the way they sleep?
May 30, 2017
Many expectant women, especially first-time mothers, have questions about physical activity during pregnancy.
May 08, 2017
Many pregnant women worry about exercise and preterm labor. They shouldn’t. Exercise does not increase the risk of preterm birth. For some women, it may even decrease the risk.
October 04, 2016
Find out what to expect at your first appointment after getting pregnant.
October 03, 2016
Have you ever wondered the difference between a midwife and an OB?
August 18, 2016
It's a big worry for new parents: Now that I'm having a baby, do I have to get rid of my pet?
June 14, 2016
Do you actually know what Zika virus is? Or why it's so dangerous?
April 06, 2016
This baby has great hair. Does that mean her mother had great heartburn during pregnancy?
There are symptoms of pregnancy that everyone knows — and then there are these symptoms.
March 30, 2016
Cut down on coffee and caffeinated soda if you are trying to conceive.
August 11, 2015
Miscarriage previously was the subject of whispered conversations. However, it may now be going mainstream.
July 10, 2015
Rumors that Kim Kardashian chose to have a boy have led to questions about sex selection.
Doctors recommend pregnant women rub their bellies in addition to talking to their baby bumps.
July 07, 2015
Many women may take home pregnancy tests early, only to be disappointed by a negative result. Now though, some are trying to make those negatives positive – using photo enhancing software.
June 08, 2015
Pregnancy and birth are a life changing gift, so what's with post-pregnancy body shaming? Here are the things you should focus on post-pregnancy.
May 22, 2015
The story of a new mother who died from breast cancer discovered during her pregnancy is bringing attention to a rare form of the disease.
The use of medical interventions for childbirth, such as cesarean delivery and induced births, means births are more likely to occur during these times.
May 08, 2015
Are you pregnant? Whether you’re planning to deliver naturally or by cesarean section, here are some stats and facts you should know.
May 05, 2015
Are you thinking about having a baby this year? Months before you conceive, you can start preparing your body to be a healthy home for your baby. Here's how.
April 27, 2015
Doctors advise women to wait at least 18 months between pregnancies to reduce the risk of complications, but nearly one in three women don’t wait that long.
February 05, 2015
A new study out of Utah recommends physicians continue to induce labor for mothers who are under medical duress. Despite previous claims that inducing labor might increase the likelihood of a child being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), researchers and physicians from University of Utah Health and Intermountain Healthcare have found no association between the two.
January 20, 2015
Cindy is a glowing new mom. On January 15, she gave birth to her first child at the University of Utah Hospital.
January 06, 2015
Ultrasound scans should be performed for medical reasons only, not for parties or at imaging centers.
January 05, 2015
People wanting a sweet treat instead got a nasty food borne illness. More than 30 people in the U.S. have contracted listeriosis, believed to have come from caramel apples made by at least three different companies.
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