Search Results for: childbirth
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Health Disparities Q&A With Dr. Simhan
Hyagriv Simhan, MD, MS, is a leader in promoting increased safety and health care quality for pregnant women. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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What Are Brachial Plexus Injuries?
The brachial plexus is a nerve network connecting your spinal cord to muscles of the arm. Find out how injuries to this area can affect your arms' function.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men
Pelvic floor exercises strengthen the muscles that support the bladder and bowels. They can be done anywhere and at any time. No one can tell.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
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Common Causes of Urinary Incontinence in Women
Did you know that there are many causes of urinary incontinence in women? A few of these are temporary, but all should be evaluated by a doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Postpartum Hypertension
Dr. Katie Berlacher from the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute discusses this serious blood pressure condition that puts some new moms at risk and talks about the care available through the hypertension clinicRead More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Black Maternal Mental Health: The Challenges Facing Black Mothers
Women face mental health challenges during pregnancy and after birth, and Black mothers may be at greater risk. Learn more about this topic from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midwives
Although midwives are known for delivering babies, they also see women of all ages for a range of women’s health issues. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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How to Choose a Birth Plan
If you’re expecting a baby, you’ve probably thought about everything from names to childcare to how many diapers you’ll need. But what many expectant parents don’t think about are their goals for their labor and delivery experience. Creating a birth plan in advance can help you and your partner outline your wishes for your ideal…Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Motivated by Motherhood
Brandy was thrilled to be pregnant with her third child, and first girl. But late in her third trimester, she was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart failure. A transplant saved her life. Find out more about Brandy’s story in the fourth episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.”Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health