SOAP Delegation
June 6, 2022

Obstetrics Anesthesiology receives SOAP Center of Excellence designation

The SOAP Center of Excellence (COE) designation recognizes institutions and programs that demonstrate excellence in obstetric anesthesia care and to set a benchmark of expected care to improve standards nationally and internationally


Amanda Andrade, MD
May 17, 2022

The women’s room: Health at every age and stage

Dr. Andrade shared helpful information that encourages women to see their health care provider for routine screenings at every age and every stage of life. (external link)


Aranza Gonzalez Cendejas, MS, CGC

Baha Sibai, MD
April 12, 2022

Maternal-fetal medicine faculty, Dr. Baha Sibai discusses how the recent CHAP trial will hopefully lead to changes in care that improve maternal health

Black Maternal Health Week shines spotlight on inequities affecting pregnant women (external link)


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March 24, 2022

Congratulations to our sonographer, Angela Glaser for receiving UT Physicians Employee of the Month

January UT Physicians Employee of the Month (external link)


Aranza Gonzalez Cendejas, MS, CGC
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 (external link)


Nikita Jackson-Higgs
January 20, 2022

Collaborative lactation experts help new mom on breastfeeding journey

Breastfeeding Journey (external link) 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…


Asha Bhalwal, MD
August 20, 2021

Health Matters: A closer look at uterine fibroids in women

KHOU Interview with Dr. Bhalwal (external link) 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…


Jacqueline Parchem, MD
August 20, 2021

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

The Lily article (external link) “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…


Dr. Beth Pineles
May 14, 2021

COVID-19 Mortality Low Among In-Hospital Pregnant Patients

MedPage Today article with Dr. Pineles (external link)  


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