February 2, 2022

Information about prenatal genetic testing and ultrasound and why both are important to guide patients and their doctors before and during pregnancy

Univision 45 Interview with Aranza Gonzalez Cendejas, CGC as part of National Birth Defects Awareness Month


January 31, 2022

Health Matters: The risks of skipping doctor appointments

  KHOU Interview with Dr. Lenihan about keeping your appointments  


January 20, 2022

Collaborative lactation experts help new mom on breastfeeding journey

Breastfeeding Journey Nikita Jackson-Higgs always planned to breastfeed once she became a mother. However, after struggling to maintain her milk supply and experiencing latching issues with her newborn daughter, she realized she needed a little expert guidance. Thanks to our…


December 15, 2021

Claire Singletary, MS, CGC recognized by UT System Board of Regents for excellence in teaching

Singletary recognized by UT System Board of Regents for excellence in teaching Claire Narvaez Singletary, MS, CGC Singletary has led the Genetic Counseling Program at the graduate school for 15 years. The program has produced over 165 students and thrived…


October 1, 2021

New moms fight for their lives away from newborns, as Houston sees rise in pregnant COVID patients

New moms fight for their lives away from newborns, as Houston sees rise in pregnant COVID patients Dr. Jacqueline Parchem, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, said she hears too often about people seeing vaccine misinformation…


August 20, 2021

Health Matters: A closer look at uterine fibroids in women

KHOU Interview with Dr. Bhalwal Dr. Bhalwal said about 25 percent of patients require some kind of medical intervention, especially in cases where it can affect fertility. She said minimally invasive surgery is one option for patients. “It comes with…


August 20, 2021

They held out on getting the coronavirus vaccine. This is what finally changed their minds.

The Lily article “People are underestimating the benefits of the vaccines for babies,” said Jackie Parchem, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas at Houston. “Vaccinated moms pass antibodies to their babies in utero…


May 14, 2021

Houston Chronicle- Vaxxing for two?

Houston Chronicle- Vaxxing for two? Doctors’ conflicting messages leave pregnant women confused about COVID vaccine


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