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4 Signs You May Be Going into Labor

January 19, 2017

Getting ready for delivery? Learn to identify these four key signs of labor, so you will know when to prepare for your baby's arrival. Read More

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Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: delivery, labor, pregnancy

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Chest Pain During Pregnancy: When to Worry

December 11, 2016

Many pregnant women experience chest pain, but when is a twinge cause for concern? Learn more about pregnancy and chest pain. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: chest pain, Heart Health, indigestion, pregnancy, womens health

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Preventing Varicose Veins During Pregnancy

December 4, 2016

Luckily, there a few things you can do to prevent varicose veins during pregnancy. Learn more about treatment and prevention of varicose veins while expecting. Learn More

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Tagged with: circulation issues, hemorrhoids, pregnancy, varicose veins, women's healthy

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Zika Vaccine? Learn About Pitt’s Zika Breakthrough

October 5, 2016

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are moving closer to developing a Zika virus vaccine for expecting mothers. Learn More

Categorized as: Women's Health

Tagged with: Birth Defects, infectious disease, pregnancy, University of Pittsburgh, Zika treatment, zika virus

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Is Zika Curable? Understanding the Long-Term Affects of Zika

August 27, 2016

Is Zika curable? The virus has been linked to several serious birth defects and can also be transmitted via sexual contact. Learn more. Learn More

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Tagged with: infectious disease, mosquito-borne disease, pregnancy, women's health, Zika deadly, zika virus

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Video: Your Zika Questions Answered During Our Q&A

July 30, 2016

A Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC doctor answers your questions about the Zika virus. Learn More

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Zika Virus and Pregnancy: Risk Factors and Prevention

July 5, 2016

The Zika virus can cause severe birth defects in unborn babies. Learn what pregnant women can do to protect themselves from this mosquito-borne condition. Learn More

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Tagged with: Birth Defects, Mosquito-borne illness, pregnancy, women's health, zika

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Is It Safe to Take Aspirin During Pregnancy?

July 4, 2016

Doctors recommend pregnant women avoid taking aspirin, though small doses are usually not problematic. Learn more about aspirin risk for pregnant women. Read More

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The First 24 Hours: 5 Things to Expect After Giving Birth

June 30, 2016

What can you expect in the hospital right after your baby arrives? Navigate the first 24 hours after child birth with our guide for new moms. Read More

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