More articles about: Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital
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Couple Welcomes New Baby in Hospital Driveway
Bobby and Michele Johnson thought they had plenty of time, but then labor advanced quickly – and baby Jack was born in their car outside the hospital entrance.
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7 Things to Know About Living with Fibroids
Sixty to sixty-five percent of women develop fibroids by age 50. While common, they’re often not discussed.
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Understanding Racial Disparities for Women with Uterine Fibroids
Black women are hit hardest by fibroids, diagnosed roughly three times as frequently as white women and with more severe symptoms.
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Right-Sizing Prenatal Care
Tailoring prenatal care to meet patients’ unique needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, will improve care value and patient experience.
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Bringing Prenatal and Infant Care to Underserved Communities
The Luke Clinic provides free prenatal, postpartum and infant care (through one year of life) to any family in the Detroit metro area.
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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.
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Lifting Barriers to Care for Transgender and Non-Binary Patients
Providing gender-affirming care to the transgender and non-binary community is essential. During the COVID-19 pandemic, barriers have been lifted to continue to provide this care virtually.
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Thrive With Your Family: Having a Baby During a Pandemic
How to cope with anxiety and depression during pregnancy, concerns about birthing experiences and uncertainties, and support after getting home with your new baby.
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Mother’s Day Wishes for 2020
A tribute to mothers who delivered babies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Moms on the Frontline
A tribute to mothers who are serving double duty caring for COVID-19 patients at work while also balancing family life at home during the pandemic.
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12 Things to Know About COVID-19 and Pregnancy
Being pregnant in the time of coronavirus presents a new set of challenges for expectant parents. One doctor answers questions about pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Redesigning Prenatal Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To limit exposure of COVID-19 to pregnant patients, Michigan Medicine unveils a new prenatal care approach.
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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Insurance Access Impact Maternal-Infant Health
Disruptions in insurance coverage disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority women before, during and after pregnancy.
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10 Studies That Highlight the Importance of Rare Disease Research
Rare Disease Day is celebrated across the globe to raise awareness about rare diseases and how they impact patients’ lives. Michigan Medicine is working to better understand the mechanisms behind these rare diseases.
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Hospitals Play Key Role in Reducing C-Section Rates
Hospital choice, higher maternal BMI and larger baby size increase chances of cesarean deliveries, according to an abstract presented at the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual Pregnancy Meeting.