Best Care for Baby & Mom
Although pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times of your life, it can also be challenging. University of Utah Women's Health Services sets the standard for high-quality pregnancy care for you and your baby.
Midwife, Primary Care, & Family Medicine Services
Need a midwife? Visit the Birthcare Healthcare program. Would you like a primary care provider's advice? Family medicine doctors also practice obstetrics.
We also specialize in high-risk pregnancy. Learn more about the services we can offer you and your family.
Specialties & Services
- Baby Friendly: Breastfeeding Program
- Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic (EPAC)
- High-Risk Pregnancy
- Labor & Delivery
- Lactation Services
- Maternal Fetal Diagnostics & Genetic Counseling
- Midwives (Midwifery)
- Mother's Milk Donation Center
- Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Perinatal Education
- Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Pelvic Floor Clinic
- Pregnancy After Loss Program
- Preterm Birth
- Stillbirth Center
- Substance Use & Pregnancy Recovery Addiction Dependence Clinic (SUPeRAD)
- Virtual Prenatal Care
- Well-Woman Exam
Find an Obstetrics Provider or Midwife Near You
Virtual Perinatal Mindfulness Drop-In Class
Date: Mondays 12–12:30 pm
A zoom link will be emailed to registered participants 15-minutes prior to each session.
Whether you are trying to conceive, adopting, pregnant, postpartum, or navigating pregnancy loss, this 30-minute virtual gathering offers a space to pause, reconnect, and breathe. Each session includes a brief guided mindfulness practice and gentle support within a community of others on the reproductive journey.
Facilitated by Hannah Sammons, DNP–CNM, WHNP a certified nurse-midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner trained in Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP). This offering is rooted in both clinical expertise and mind–body awareness.
This offering is not intended to diagnose or treat any underlying health conditions but can serve as a helpful adjunct to medical or therapeutic care. No prior mindfulness experience is needed—simply come as you are.
Call 801-585-7325 to reserve your spot.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) & Pregnancy
Tylenol (acetaminophen) is commonly used in pregnancy to treat pain and fever. Tylenol is considered the safest option for these symptoms when taken as directed.
While Tylenol is safe for most pregnant people, we generally don't recommend taking other types of pain relievers during your pregnancy:
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and similar NSAIDs are generally not recommended in pregnancy, especially in the third trimester.
- Opioid medicines (like oxycodone or hydrocodone, found in Percocet or Vicodin) are not routinely recommended.
Remember: Always check the safe medications list or talk with your health care provider before starting or continuing any medicine during pregnancy. They are here to safely guide you and your baby.
Why Treating Pain & Fever Matters
- Untreated fever has been linked to serious birth defects.
- Managing pain helps your care team evaluate you fully and rule out serious complications (like preeclampsia) that could affect you and your baby.
Autism & Tylenol
Most experts agree there is no clear evidence that Tylenol causes autism. Large, high-quality studies have not found an increased risk of autism or other developmental problems linked to Tylenol use in pregnancy, especially when researchers considered the mother’s medical conditions and genetics.
Read the statements from our national women's health experts for more information on tylenol and pregnant people.
Resources & Programs for Parents-to-Be
Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic
The first trimester can be an exciting, confusing, and overwhelming experience. Our Early Pregnancy Care team providers offer comprehensive, non-judgmental early pregnancy care.
Utah Pregnancy After Loss Program
The Utah Pregnancy After Loss Program is designed specifically to support families after a pregnancy loss, newborn death, or severely complicated pregnancy.
UPWARD: Utah Peripartum Pelvic Floor Wellness and Recovery After Delivery Program
Many pregnant mothers have pelvic floor symptoms before and up to 12 months following birth. UPWARD offers expert care to women experiencing pelvic floor issues during a vulnerable time.
SUPeRAD: Substance Use & Pregnancy—Recovery, Addiction, and Dependence Clinic
The SUPeRAD Clinic provides services and treatments for pregnant and postpartum people with substance use disorders and addiction.
Bump2Baby360®: Prenatal Education on the Go
U of U Health offers anytime, anywhere education for expectant mothers through Bump2Baby360®, with all the tools and support you need at every stage of your pregnancy. Find information on prenatal care, labor & birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
Perinatal Education
Childbearing is an exciting time of growth, change, and personal choices for you and your family. To help you prepare, we offer perinatal education on a variety of subjects related to your pregnancy.
