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Heart Health During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

February 22, 2019

During pregnancy, it's natural to focus primarily on your growing baby, but give some thought to your heart health during pregnancy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: childbirth, gestational diabetes, heart disease, Heart Health, obesity, preeclampsia, pregnancy
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Finding an Ob-Gyn Who’s Right for You

October 11, 2018

Finding an ob-gyn can feel overwhelming. Learn what to look for and what questions to ask when searching for the right OB/GYN for you. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: gynecologist, OB/Gyn, obstetrician, pregnancy
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7 Things to Expect After Giving Birth

May 7, 2018

The body undergoes drastic changes after birthing a baby. These are seven important things that happen to your body after giving birth. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: after giving birth, birth, delivery, labor, postpartum, pregnancy
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What Is Considered Advanced Maternal Age?

December 18, 2017

If you're in your late 30s and want to conceive, you've probably wondered "what is considered advanced maternal age?" Find out what that means here. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: advanced maternal age, childbirth, pregnancy
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8 Foods Pregnant Women Should Avoid

May 26, 2017

Can pregnant women eat fish, raw dough, or cheese? Learn more about the foods pregnant women should avoid in their diet and what's safe for consumption. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Nutrition, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: nutrition, pregnancy, self care during pregnancy
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Step by Step: How to Bathe Your Newborn Baby

May 4, 2017

Make bath time good, clean fun: Here are some tips on how you can bathe your newborn baby, including advice on water temperature, routine, and safety. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: bathing your baby, caring for newborns, new parents, newborns, pregnancy
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Fertility

April 4, 2017

If pregnancy isn’t occurring as quickly as you expected, you may begin to wonder if you have an infertility issue. When is it time to see a doctor? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Men's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: fertility, Infertility, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Men's Health, OBGYN, pregnancy, women's health
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How New and Expectant Moms Can Take Care of Their Hearts

February 8, 2017

With all their multitasking, women often neglect one critical aspect of new motherhood—self-care. Here’s now moms can take better care of their heart. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: Heart Health, new moms, pregnancy, preventative care, women's health
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3 Ob-Gyns on How You Can Find the Right Doctor

February 8, 2017

Meet three leading OB-GYNs at Magee-Womens, UPMC Hamot, and learn how you can find comprehensive women's health services in the Greater Erie area. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: gynecological services, magee, menopause, OBGYN, pregnancy, UPMC Hamot, women's care