Certified nurse midwives are now on staff at Clements University Hospital. Learn about their training and how they care for patients during childbirth

Ashley Byrnes had an easy pregnancy and delivery. But 8 days after giving birth, she nearly died from postpartum hemorrhage – excessive bleeding after childbirth. Today, she shares her story to raise awareness and education for patients and providers alike. Learn more

UT Southwestern discusses the risks of opting for “early-term” deliveries

During pregnancy and lactation, certain medications might not be safe or might not work well. In this week's Your Pregnancy Matters article, two experts discuss knowledge gaps regarding breastfeeding, supplements, and drugs, as well as how we're closing the gap with research. Read more

UT Southwestern explains three pregnancy ultrasound findings that seem scary but typically are harmless

An integrative approach to health includes not only good nutrition, adequate exercise and sleep, but also engaging in positive relationships and stress management. The last six decades have brought forth extensive evidence that meditation and the mind-body connection can have tangible effects on

Babies don’t wait when it’s time to deliver, no matter how far you are from the hospital. What to do if you’re faced with an unplanned home birth

We know that smartphone use before bed disrupts our sleeping habits. But it’s impractical today to say mobile devices should be banned from the bedroom. In this MedBlog, we discuss how technology can promote better sleep – rather than hinder it

The popularity of gender-reveal parties has increased considerably in the past couple of years

A new clinical trial at UT Southwestern aims to offer new hope for patients with multiple myeloma