More articles about: High-Risk Pregnancy
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Maternal health risks linked to childbirth persist throughout postpartum year
Study suggests racial and ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity rates up to a year after delivery, higher risk for those with anxiety and depression.
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Depression, anxiety may be linked to c-section risk among pregnant women
Study sheds light on relationship between perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and first time cesarian delivery among pregnant women.
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Amber’s Michigan Answer: A breakthrough clinical trial to help her become a mom
After being diagnosed with Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Amber was determined to fight many challenges and become a mother.
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1 in 6 families in new study spent more than $5,000 to have a baby
Out-of-pocket spending for maternal and newborn hospitalizations among privately insured families can exceed $10,000 if babies require neonatal intensive care.
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Toddler with Spina Bifida Meets Paralympian: “She has crutches like me”
Young patient’s reaction to commercial featuring gold medalist and double amputee Jessica Long goes viral, leads to Zoom introduction.
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Underinsured Women May Be Missing Important Pregnancy Care
For low-income pregnant patients, health insurance disruptions may make it less likely that they receive recommended prenatal and postpartum care.
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Heart Failure, Pregnancy and a Specialized Approach
A patient with advanced heart failure gives birth to a healthy baby thanks to Michigan Medicine’s Cardio-Obstetrics Program.
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Life-Threatening Placental Condition Puts Mom and Baby at Risk
Care team uses innovative intravascular balloon to slow down blood flow during baby’s delivery to prevent potentially fatal blood loss due to placenta accreta.
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Expanded Birth Control Coverage May Help Reduce Disparities in Unplanned Pregnancies
Affordable Care Act’s elimination of out-of-pocket costs for contraception was associated with fewer births, especially among low income families.
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5 Placenta Issues Every Woman Should Know
Problems with her placenta inspired physician Courtney Townsel to specialize in helping others understand the high risk pregnancy conditions that impact this vital organ.
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A New Tongue, a New Baby and a New Approach to Treatment
Morgan Evans thought she’d have to choose between her unborn baby and treating her aggressive tongue cancer. Her team at Michigan Medicine thought otherwise.
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Medicaid Expansion Improved Insurance Stability for Low-Income Pregnant Women
In states with expanded Medicaid eligibility, pregnant people were more likely to have continuous health care insurance around the time of pregnancy.
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Michigan Medicine Team Separates Conjoined Twins at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Conjoined twins attached at the chest and abdomen recently underwent successful separation surgery at Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
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Triple Baby Joy for New Dads During the Pandemic
And then there were five: Firefighter husband and wife duo and a Brighton-area couple celebrate their first Father’s Days with triplets during COVID-19.
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Health Inequality Actually Is a “Black and White Issue”, Research Says
University of Michigan research shows the direct correlation between systemic racism and racial health disparities in the United States.