pregnancy

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Black Maternal Health Week is an annual opportunity to improve access to pregnancy care for Black women.

Although postpartum depression is devastating to many families, this discovery could bring hope to new moms struggling with it.

Having a boy doesn't mean you’re more likely to get postpartum depression. We debunk 4 myths about childbirth’s most common complication.

In her professional and personal life, Jennifer Payne, MD, has seen the harm caused by stigma of mental health. She hopes her research will help end the stigma.

UVA’s NICU team of expert doctors, nurses, therapists, technicians, social workers and lactation consultants offer coordinated, compassionate care to our most vulnerable patients and scared parents.

Depending on the type, an IUD can last between 3-10 years. It’s also more effective at preventing pregnancy than other methods, like oral contraceptives.

In this week's podcast, OB-GYN Vanessa Gregg, MD, addresses some common pregnancy topics, such as exercise, diet, prenatal vitamins and alcohol consumption.

An important first step in preparing for having a baby is choosing someone to help deliver your baby. Learn more about all of the resources at UVA that are available to help you through pregnancy and delivery.

Having a midwife doesn't necessarily mean a home birth or no epidural. Midwives are there for you before, during and after pregnancy and birth. This week's podcast explains the myths and facts of midwives.