Moms-to-be might want to induce labor electively, or they may need to be induced for medical reasons. UT Southwestern discusses the techniques we can use for cervical ripening, or preparing the cervix for labor

Doctors can diagnose many birth defects before the baby is born

The body needs time to heal after childbirth, but persistent pain and incontinence are not normal. Learn to help speed recovery

Nitrous oxide, popularly known as “laughing gas,” used to be commonly used by women during labor. Now, the gas is making a comeback

Pregnant women in rural Texas often have limited access to specialty care. Find out how telemedicine programs can revolutionize pregnancy care, and share your own ideas for bringing telemedicine to the maternal-fetal medicine program

There’s no standardized, methodical approach for diagnosing and treating mood disorders, and because of this, patients who are fortunate enough to recognize their symptoms and receive treatment are often left with therapies that have little to no effect on their unique condition. It’s a problem that

Amy Velderman lives a life of miracles. She was born with a congenital heart defect in 1960, when heart surgery was not an option for babies. “At first they told my parents that I’d probably die before I was a year old,” she says. “Then they said I’d probably die before I reached school age

With the ongoing support of UT Southwestern and its transplant and rehabilitation specialists, Heath Erwin is back to enjoying life

What is the root cause of neurodegeneration? It’s one of humanity’s most puzzling questions. Yet, thanks to UT Southwestern and its investigation of the Tau protein, we are getting ever closer to the answer

The UT Southwestern Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic at Children’s Health Plano offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for expectant mothers and for women contemplating pregnancy who are concerned about their health and the health of their unborn child