Category: Pregnancy and Maternal Health

Doctor and patient having a conversation in a medical office.

April 7, 2025

Preserving Fertility Before Cancer Treatment

Having cancer as a young person doesn’t mean you can’t build a family one day.

Cancer, Fertility

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Doctor talks to a smiling couple, all sitting at a conference table

February 24, 2025

IVF, IUI and More: Understanding Fertility Treatments

Fertility doctors can help you overcome barriers to pregnancy.

Fertility

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couple looks sadly at a pregnancy test stick

February 21, 2025

How is Infertility Diagnosed?

A fertility expert explains the tests you can expect.

Fertility, OB-GYN

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Couple looks sadly at a pregnancy test, held in the woman's hand

January 29, 2025

4 Ways to Cope with the Emotions of Infertility

Infertility is incredibly common, but that doesn’t make dealing with it easier.

Fertility

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Pregnant woman sits on an exercise ball outside in the garden, her eyes are closed and her hands are on her belly

July 8, 2024

Expert Tips for Managing Childbirth Pain Naturally

Labor and delivery specialists share gentle yet effective methods.

OB-GYN, Pain Management, Pregnancy and Maternal Health

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pregnant woman sits on bed, writing in a notepad with contents of a diaper bag surrounding her

March 8, 2024

3 Tips to Make the Best Birth Plan for You

This plan conveys to your care team your preferences for labor and delivery.

Pregnancy and Maternal Health

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Distraught woman looks to the side of the frame while an unseen partner puts a comforting hand on her shoulder

September 11, 2023

Trying Again After Pregnancy Loss: How to Take Care of Your Emotion...

It’s OK to grieve and “feel the feelings.” Experts share their tips.

Grief, Mental Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health

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pregnant woman sits on couch, drinking team and looking at her smart phone

August 25, 2023

New Test Is Promising for Pregnant Women at Risk of Preeclampsia

A UNC Health expert talks about this tool’s potential to help patients—and other ways they can protect themselves.

Pregnancy and Maternal Health

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tilt down shot of woman holding her pregnant belly

January 26, 2023

COVID-19 Shots During Pregnancy Help Mom and Baby

Vaccines help prevent serious illness, complications and even death.

Coronavirus, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Vaccines

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Photo of a baby with their umbilical cord clamped

July 20, 2022

Umbilical Cord Blood Donation Saved 1-Year-Old Boy’s Life

Donating your baby’s umbilical cord blood is free and simple.

Cancer, Children's Health, Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, UNC Children's

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Pregnant woman exercising outside

July 13, 2022

5 Things to Know About Pregnancy Past Age 35

The risk of complications increases with age, but they aren’t a given.

Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Women's Health

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Pregnant woman holding a coffee

June 9, 2022

Can You Get Pregnant During Perimenopause?

Declining hormones don’t mean the end of your fertility. A UNC expert shares more.

Health, Menopause, Pregnancy and Maternal Health, Women's Health

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