How to prevent carbon monoxide exposure
How to prevent carbon monoxide exposure As Houstonians brace for more below-freezing temperatures, medical experts with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) are concerned those without power may continue to turn to risky measures to heat…
Doctors say despite pandemic, don’t miss appointment with your gynecologist
Doctors say despite pandemic, don’t miss appointment with your gynecologist The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing people to cancel their annual doctor’s appointment, but Dr. Yessenia Blancas with UT Physicians says if there is one appointment women should keep, it’s with their gynecologist. “Even if…
Maternal-fetal medicine physician and expectant mom receives COVID-19 vaccine
MFM physician and expectant mom receives COVID-19 vaccine At 30 weeks pregnant, most women would be putting the finishing touches on the nursery, rounding up remaining baby gear, and packing their hospital bag. But Jacqueline Parchem, MD, was faced with an…
The Psychic Toll of a Pandemic Pregnancy
Psychic Toll of a Pandemic Pregnancy “Women who had Covid while expecting experienced guilt, shame and unhealthy levels of stress.”
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…
New Zika Testing Recommendations for Pregnant Women: What You Need to Know
On July 24th the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) relaxed their guidelines on testing for Zika in pregnant women. Clara Ward, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital addresses…
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…
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
UTHealth professionals at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston showed their support today for women with ovarian cancer by wearing teal. The “TEAL OUT Day” supports patients, survivors, and those fighting for a cure for ovarian cancer. Ovarian…