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Feeling tired during pregnancy? You might have sleep apnea | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/sleep-apnea-pregnancy/
Approximately 20% of pregnant patients have sleep apnea, which can increase the risk of health complications in pregnancy and long term. Learn the symptoms and treatment options in this week's Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
After the fall: RESTORE bone health and prevent future hip fractures in seniors | Orthopaedics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hip-fractures-seniors/
More than 95 percent of hip fractures in seniors are caused by falling. RESTORE, UT Southwestern's new hip fracture and fall prevention program, reduces time-to-surgery by 50 percent and gives seniors tools to avoid future fractures.
COVID-19 vaccine logistics for pregnant and breastfeeding patients | COVID | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-covid19-vaccine-eligibility/
Pregnant patients are now eligible to get the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine. UT Southwestern offers logistical tips and information patients need to make their personal vaccination decisions.
Abdominal wall reconstruction: Get your life back after hernia, diastasis recti surgery | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hernia-abdominal-wall-reconstruction/
Regain your strength and confidence with abdominal wall reconstruction at UTSW Medical Center. Expert care for hernias and diastasis recti recovery.
Postpartum hypertension: When a new mom's blood pressure is too high | Heart | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/postpartum-high-blood-pressure/
High blood pressure risks in pregnancy don't end with delivery – up to 6 weeks after having a baby, postpartum hypertension can cause strokes. UT Southwestern discusses how women can protect their health between Ob/Gyn visits.
Do-it-yourself doula: Tips to choose the best labor support person | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/diy-doula-pregnancy/
Doulas can help you achieve your desired birth experience. But financial and COVID-19 restrictions can make doing so challenging this year. If you're feeling stuck, consider these "DIY" tips to include doula best practices in your birth plan.
Picky eater or something more serious? Kids and EoE | Digestive | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/eosinophilic-esophagitis-eoe-picky-eating/
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a newly recognized chronic inflammatory condition that causes vomiting and trouble swallowing in children. UT Southwestern discusses diagnosis and treatment of EoE in this week's MedBlog.
My COVID-19 action plan: How to cope when the virus hits home | COVID | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/covid19-family-action-plan/
You can get COVID-19 even if you do everything right. Get UT Southwestern's action plan to keep the rest of the family safe if the virus hits your home.
What if my Ob/Gyn isn’t on call to deliver my baby? | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/childbirth-my-obgyn-delivery/
It’s possible that your Ob/Gyn won't be available when it's time to deliver your child. Get tips to feel prepared for giving birth with a different provider.
Boy is seizure-free after advanced epilepsy surgery | Brain | Patient Stories | Pediatrics | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/5-year-old-boy-seizure-free-year-after-advanced-epilepsy-surgery/
Born 16 weeks early, Jordan's health defied the odds. But at age 4, he started having back-to-back seizures – as many as 50 a day. See how team-based care and precision epilepsy surgery gave Jordan his life back, free from seizures.