Family celebrates their triplets this Christmas, after close call
Family celebrates their triplets this Christmas after close call A couple in Nebraska was shocked to find out they were having triplets. Then they learned there was a major complication that jeopardized their babies’ lives. They raced to Houston for…
Placenta accreta month: Novel approach to life-threatening pregnancy condition allows woman to have “miracle child” after loss
October is Accreta Awareness Month with a focus on placenta accreta. Margarita Saavedra was referred to UT Physicians maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist Ramesh Papanna, MD, MPH, for an advanced ultrasound after the technician noticed a brain disorder in the baby…
Breastfeeding 101: Tips for new moms during the pandemic
August is National Breastfeeding Month, a time to highlight the beautiful and natural bonding experience between a mother and child. However, nursing an infant has its own set of challenges – some which are new due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pamela…
Zika-related Microcephaly
After news that a baby was born in Harris County with Microcephaly associated with the Zika Virus, a Houston-area mother is shedding light on what it’s like living with the defect. Her daughter has the condition. Dr. Sean Blackwell discusses Zika-related…
In Memory of Joan Miller
As most of you know, we have lost a dear and beloved member of our UTHealth family, Joan Miller. In difficult times like these, many of us seek special ways to express our sympathy and appreciation for those who have…