Postpartum Health: What New Moms Need to Know
The weeks after childbirth can be a big adjustment. Here’s how to plan for it.
Maternal Health, Postpartum Health
Category: Maternal Health
This Is How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Pelvic Pain
A physical therapist shares everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
Maternal Health, Physical Therapy, Women's Health
Prenatal Nutrition: What to Eat When You’re Expecting
A UNC dietitian discusses essential nutrients, weight gain and food safety.
Maternal Health, Nutrition
What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Visit
Tips include selecting a provider, gathering information and preparing for tests.
Maternal Health, OB-GYN
New Moms, Here’s What to Know About Postpartum Psychosis
This condition has tragic consequences, but it’s treatable with medical care.
Maternal Health, Mental Health
Make Sure Your Vaccinations Are Up to Date Before Meeting a Newborn
Simple shots can help you protect a baby from whooping cough, flu and COVID-19.
Babies, Maternal Health, Vaccines
Pregnant and Sick? Here’s How to Feel Better
Everyday illnesses can feel especially bad when you’re expecting.
Maternal Health
Treating a Baby’s Heart Condition in the Womb
Doctors resolved baby’s rapid heartbeat while she was still developing inside her mom.
Babies, Maternal Health, Patient Stories, UNC Children's
3 Treatment Options for Postpartum Depression
Talk to your provider about which one would be the best fit for you.
Depression, Maternal Health
Making a Midwife Part of Your Birth Plan
These specialists in low-risk pregnancies take a more holistic approach to birth.
Maternal Health, Women's Health
Preeclampsia Makes You More Likely to Have Heart Disease and Diabet...
If you’ve had preeclampsia, it’s imperative you closely monitor your cardiovascular health.
Cardiology, Health, Maternal Health
The Fourth Trimester: How to Take Care of Yourself After Childbirth
After giving birth, expect physical and emotional changes.
Maternal Health, OB-GYN, Women's Health