Women's Health Blog

Blog Topic: Obstetrics

Screening for Down Syndrome

December 30, 2021

Prenatal genetic screening can identify potential genetic risks and birth defects before delivery. A noninvasive screening test for Down syndrome has recently become available, which is more accurate than tests currently being used.

Obstetrics
COVID and Pregnancy: Risks, Vaccines and Breastfeeding

August 14, 2021

If you’re pregnant, you’re likely concerned about how COVID-19, an infection caused by a novel coronavirus, can affect the health of you and your baby.

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Opioid Use Disorder (OUD): Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding and Infant Care

February 22, 2021

We answer common questions about opioid use disorder, pregnancy, breastfeeding and infant care to help you learn how to best care for you and your baby.

Obstetrics
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS): How to Care for Your Baby

February 22, 2021

Your baby may be at risk for neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) if you have opioid use disorder. We answer common questions about pregnancy and NAS.

Obstetrics
The Warning Signs of Preeclampsia, Before and After Delivery

January 10, 2021

Sarah Hughes just thought she was tired. Six days earlier, she delivered her second child and was now at home caring for her newborn daughter.

Obstetrics
How Certified Nurse-Midwives Work with Patients Before, During and After Delivery

September 23, 2020

Midwives have been a vital part of the birthing process for centuries. However, there are still some questions about how a midwife, OB/GYN, and doula differ, as well as how they collaborate for mother-centered care.

Gynecology Obstetrics
Welcoming a Baby During COVID-19: Kimm's Story

September 22, 2020

Second-time mom Kimm shares how everyone she encountered at Penn Medicine – from her Ob/Gyn to environmental services staff – made a difference as she prepared to welcome her daughter, Elin, during the coronavirus pandemic.

Obstetrics
Meet Penn Medicine’s New Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology

September 02, 2020

We talked with Elizabeth A. Howell, MD, MPP, about her research, narrowing disparities in health care, and what she’s most looking forward to in her new role.

Gynecology Obstetrics News and Noteworthy
Pregnant in a Pandemic: The Flu, Coronavirus and Pregnancy

July 30, 2020

Flu and COVID-19 share many characteristics, but there are some key differences between the two, especially for people who are pregnant.

Obstetrics News and Noteworthy
Measles in Pregnancy: Frequently Asked Questions

May 23, 2019

So how can you protect yourself and your unborn child from the measles virus? We answer some frequently asked questions about measles during pregnancy.

Obstetrics News and Noteworthy Prevention