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What noninvasive prenatal testing can (and can’t) tell you about your baby | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/prenatal-genetic-testing-nipt/
Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) screens for chromosomal abnormalities before birth, and the terms you’ll see in the results can be scary. Get definitions for common terms in this Your Pregnancy Matters blog.
POTS or Long COVID? How to tell the difference | Brain | COVID | Heart | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pots-long-covid-research/
POTS symptoms can be similar to those of Long COVID: dizziness, fainting, fatigue, and brain fog. See how a simple test can tell the difference.
Don't wash breast pump parts in the sink, plus more safety tips | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/breast-pump-cleaning-tips/
Practicing good breast pump hygiene helps protect babies from potentially dangerous germs. UT Southwestern walks parents through the steps of correctly cleaning a breast pump.
Wilderness medicine: How to survive and thrive in the great outdoors | Prevention | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/hiking-camping-fishing-first-aid/
As the popularity of outdoor adventuring keeps growing, the number of injuries increases. UT Southwestern discusses the risks of common activities and how to prepare for a safer experience.
How to treat ‘Ozempic face’ and other effects of significant weight loss | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/ozempic-face-plastic-surgery/
Discover expert treatments to combat “Ozempic face” and manage other effects of significant weight loss with precision plastic surgery at UT Southwestern.
Amniocentesis and CVS: FAQs about the prenatal diagnostic duo | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/cvs-amniocentesis-faqs/
Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis provide definitive answers about a baby’s genetics before birth. Learn about these safe, quick procedures.
Do weight-loss drugs reduce heart attack, stroke risk?
https://utswmed.org/medblog/glp-1-ra-drugs-weight-loss-heart-diabetes/
Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are making headlines for their weight-loss prowess, but these GLP-1 RAs also reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular events in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Pregnancy before 16 increases long-term health complications for girls and babies | Pediatrics | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/early-teen-pregnancy-health-risks/
UT Southwestern researchers found that pregnant girls 15 and younger face steeper health risks than older patients. Learn about our new program to support them, driven by data and community need.
Pregnancy symptoms that might warrant a trip to the emergency department | Your Pregnancy Matters | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/pregnancy-emergency-room/
Recognize symptoms of a pregnancy or postpartum emergency that may require a trip to the emergency department.
The true cost of discount plastic surgery | Plastic Surgery | UT Southwestern Medical Center
https://utswmed.org/medblog/plastic-surgery-discount-travel/
Learn about the risks and hidden expenses of discount plastic surgery. Prioritize safety and quality for the best results.