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CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges
For some pregnant patients critically ill with COVID-19, organs begin to fail and doctors induce labor early or deliver babies...
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New moms get COVID-19 vaccine without leaving delivery room at BJC
Marta Perez, MD, and Emily Cooke, clinical pharmacist are interviewed on the increased access of the COVID vaccine after delivery.
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The COVID-19 Vaccine and Fertility
Omurtag named Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Kenan Omurtag, M.D. has accepted the role as our Division Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility effective June 1, 2021.
Solutions that Scale for Maternal-Child Health Disparities
MDisrupt Presents: Sarah England, PhD, Washington University School of Medicine, on Solutions that Scale for Maternal-Child Health Disparities
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“Access to Care” Navigating Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening: A PECaD Town Hall
Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities focuses on Access to Care for Breast and Cervical Cancer screenings
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Wash U doctor: Black women are 3 times more likely to die during pregnancy, child birth
This week is Black Maternal Health week and new studies show Black women are three times more likely to die...
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Doctors urge prospective parents to get COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccines do not impact sperm count, fertility treatment, or a woman's ability to get pregnant, research shows
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Study: Breast milk of moms vaccinated against COVID-19 contains protective antibodies for at least 80 days
For breastfeeding moms, COVID-19 vaccinations may also protect babies
Major boost in COVID-19 antibodies seen in breast milk after vaccination
School of Medicine news releaseStatement on Violence and Racism against Asians
Dear Community, On behalf of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Washington University in St. Louis, we condemn the...
Interview with a Fertility Specialist: Covid Vaccine in Pregnancy & Infertility
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Dr. Anthony Odibo named Chief of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Dr. Odibo is an internationally renowned Maternal-Fetal Medicine expert with an incredible track record in research.
Infertility, bad side effects, and more: St. Louis doctors debunk the COVID-19 vaccine myths
Some Missouri residents might still be hesitant to receive the vaccine.
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St. Louis doctor addresses COVD-19 vaccine infertility myth
The World Health Organization is updating its guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women after a statement earlier this...
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COVID-19 impact on pregnant women focus of NIH grant
Study will evaluate testing access and if pregnant women with COVID-19 need specialized care
School of Medicine news release
Carter named Director of OBGYN Clinical Research Division
School of Medicine news release
Monitoring labor in pregnancy aim of grant to develop imaging technology
Researchers receive funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to help develop low-cost, bedside equipment for people in underserved regions
School of Medicine news release
Department of OBGYN Statement on Anti-Black Racism
As clinicians caring for patients at Washington University Medical Center/Barnes-Jewish Hospital, we raise our voices to break the silence that...
Dr. Dineo Khabele; new Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dean Perlmutter announces Dr. Dineo Khabele as new Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology
EMMI imaging to give insights into preterm laborDr. Michael Nelson receives the “Neville Grant Award for Clinical Excellence”
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology would like to congratulate D. Michael Nelson, MD, PhD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, on being awarded...
Twinkle, Twinkle Little NICU Stars
In honor of prematurity awareness month, Dr. Molly Stout was interviewed for a video that was used on the St....
When Giving Birth For The First Time, Push Away
findings suggest that women becoming moms for the first time should begin pushing right away when they become completely dilated,...
NPR
Inducing labor at 39 weeks reduces likelihood of C-sections
No increased risks to newborns, study shows
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Critical connections
Understanding the importance of the fourth trimester care for new mothers
Dr. Camaryn Chrisman Robbins discusses why the fourth trimester is a critical time for mom and baby
STL MOMS
Family-friendly care for Barnes-Jewish, Children’s hospital patients
New configuration at the Women & Infants Center brings mothers who have high-risk or complicated labor and deliveries much closer...
St. Louis American
Parents share story of in-utero Spina bifida surgery in St. Louis
Dr. Michael Bebbington talks about in-utero Spina bifida surgery, the first of its kind at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
KMOV.COM
New inpatient towers cater to women, infants, cancer patients
Fostering the infant-parent bond motivated the design of this new center
School of Medicine news release
Dr. Emily Jungheim’s plan to save a cervical cancer patient’s fertility
Dr. Emily Jungheim discusses treatment and the importance of cervical cancer awareness
fox2now.com
Why risk it? Protect your child against cancer
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Could baby’s first bacteria take root before birth?
The womb was thought to be sterile, but some scientists argue that it’s where the microbiome begins.
nature.com
Trump contraceptive move could lead to more abortions
Jeffrey Peipert and David Eisenberg comment on cut back of free birth control requirement.
NBC News
Washington People: Sarah England
Noted researcher encourages tenacity and tackling new challenges.
School of Medicine news release
Ultrasound trainees visit Medical Campus as part of international study
Trial will evaluate if clean-fuel stoves can reduce household pollution.
School of Medicine news release
Malaria drug protects fetuses from Zika infection
Treatment prevents virus from crossing placenta to infect fetus, mouse study shows.
School of Medicine news release
Makeup of vaginal microbiome linked to preterm birth
Study conducted in primarily African-American population.
School of Medicine news release
Science Matters: Stopping Zika
Finding ways to stop epidemics like Zika inspires Indira Mysorekar, PhD.
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Tuuli receives national clinical research award
Publication compared skin antiseptic agents at cesarean delivery.
School of Medicine news release
Vaginal bacteria can trigger recurrent UTIs, study shows
Findings help explain UTI link to sexual activity.
School of Medicine news release
Detecting, diagnosing women’s cancers in new ways
Ob/gyn faculty collaborating with engineering school to study new cancer imaging techniques.
Washington University news release
Insurance coverage for IVF increases chance of having baby
Without coverage, many cannot afford multiple infertility treatments.
School of Medicine news release
Stomach flutters, sweaty palms, sheer joy at Match Day
Medical students find out their destinations for residency training.
School of Medicine Record story
How a St. Louis nonprofit is helping Ethiopian girls stay in school
Dr. Lewis Wall and his wife founded Dignity Period with a clear mission in mind.
Riverfront Times
Hospital abortions may save lives, but Missouri will cut funds to organizations that provide them
Dr. David Eisenberg discusses risks involved in penalizing hospital abortions.
St. Louis Public Radio
Medical School leadership team recruits new physician executive
Hopkins nephrologist will lead Washington University Physicians.
School of Medicine news release
Resisting Zika: Tackling a global crisis from multiple directions
Washington University School of Medicine is a hotspot of Zika research.
Outlook Magazine
Antibody protects developing fetus from Zika virus, mouse study shows
First intervention shown to prevent maternal-fetal transmission.
School of Medicine news release
Future physicians honor medical faculty, residents
Ceremony highlights Distinguished Service Teaching Awards.
School of Medicine news release