More articles about: Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital

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Unique team gives mom and babies a fighting chance

Complicated heart issues put one woman at high risk for pregnancy, but a team of skilled doctors helped her give birth to two healthy children.
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A third of new moms had postpartum depression during early COVID

Postpartum depression and anxiety have increased in the time of COVID. New studies show the care gaps and surprising silver linings that emerged for people who gave birth during the early days of the pandemic.
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Formerly conjoined twins thrive as toddlers

More than a year after a complex separation surgery, Sarabeth and Amelia Irwin are “as individual as can be.”
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COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Studying racial disparities and adverse birth outcomes

Black women were twice as likely to get COVID-19 as white women, preeclampsia risk higher for all infected pregnant people in multicenter Michigan study.
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2-year-old who spent 694 days at the hospital celebrates first Christmas at home

After a long, difficult journey with complex congenital heart disease, Valentina is making new memories with her family.
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Study: Financial hardship prevalent during and after pregnancy

Study shows that in the US, the cost of health care is unaffordable for 60% of pregnant and postpartum women, including among privately insured women who report prohibitive out-of-pocket costs.
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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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Dealing with perimenopause? 7 things to know

Perimenopause is like puberty in reverse; easy for some and difficult for others. But why the difference? A reproductive endocrinologist explains.
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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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Leaky bladder? The problem might be in your head

Research suggests that, for many women, a simple change in thinking could dramatically improve bladder control.
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Balancing life and medicine

How three former gymnasts apply lessons learned to their medical careers.
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COVID vaccine reduces risk of severe illness in pregnant women, protects newborns

New research shows pregnant people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are passing on that protection to their newborns, providing babies some immunity to Sars-CoV-2 before they enter the world.
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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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OB-GYN, family physician, midwife, doula: Which pregnancy specialist is right for you?

Three experts explain what you need to know before choosing your prenatal provider.
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Researchers predict COVID baby boom

Study suggests the pandemic initially slowed down conception rates but anticipate a baby surge this summer.