Can breastfeeding increase heart disease risk?
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breastfeeding-heart-disease/
While breastfeeding is known to benefit babies, recent research suggests it might worsen symptoms of two types of heart disease. In this Your Pregnancy Matters MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses these risks and the potential heart-health benefits of breastfeeding.
How does sickle cell disease affect pregnancy? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/how-does-sickle-cell-anemia-affect-pregnancy/
Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition that can cause significant pregnancy issues. Find out what women need to know to safely manage symptoms and reduce risks for themselves and their babies. Learn more.
Is it a boy or a girl? The father’s family might provide a clue | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/it-boy-or-girl-fathers-family-might-provide-clue/
Expectant moms often want to know whether their baby will be a boy or girl, and the family makeup of their partner might play a role in determining their baby's sex. Learn more.
A Head Start | Men's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/head-start/
Humans have been trying for centuries to battle hair loss. Now, we have a chance.
Bed rest during pregnancy: Is it really necessary? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/bed-rest-during-pregnancy/
Over the years, doctors have prescribed bed rest to pregnant women to help prevent complications such as miscarriages or preterm labor. However, no scientific evidence to date tells us it’s helpful – and, worse yet, bed rest might even do more harm than good. Learn more.
Non-surgical Ways to reduce Eye Wrinkles | UTSW Medical Center Medblog
https://utswmed.org/medblog/eye-rejuvenation/
Enhance your eye wrinkles without surgery. Oculoplastic surgeons offer expert precision to achieve effective results quickly. Learn more.
Delivery update: Delayed pushing might do more harm than good | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/delayed-pushing-no-benefits/
Delayed pushing during delivery is a common practice, but resting between full cervical dilation and the pushing stage might do more harm than good. In this week’s Your Pregnancy Matters blog, UT Southwestern discusses what women should know about delayed vs. immediate pushing.
6 things parents should discuss and agree on before their baby is born | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-parents-agree/
There are a lot of decisions to make during pregnancy that will affect your new baby – and potentially your relationship with your partner. In this week’s blog, UT Southwestern discusses six key items couples should agree upon before the baby is born.
Rhythm and Blues | Brain | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/rhythm-and-blues/
New research suggests what will make us smarter, thinner, and happier. In most cases, timing is everything.
Free-flap breast reconstruction: A natural alternative to implants after cancer | Cancer | Plastic Surgery | Women's Health | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/flap-breast-reconstruction-surgery/
Free-flap breast reconstruction with natural body tissue has emerged as a long-lasting alternative to implants after breast cancer. Explore how women benefit from the procedure, and learn about the patient-centric processes our surgeons followed to become world-class experts.