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The Black Family Wellness Expo serves as a vital platform where community and healthcare converge, offering a unique opportunity for individuals and families to connect with medical professionals. WashU Medicine ObGyn was proud to have a table at the event, engaging directly with community members and providing valuable information about women’s health. This year’s Expo […]

A Herrin, Illinois couple expecting identical twin girls turned to worry when doctors diagnosed her with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). This rare condition affects twins sharing a placenta. TTTS causes an imbalance in blood flow between twins, with one receiving too much while the other receives too little. The couple was rushed to Barnes-Jewish Hospital […]

WashU Medicine Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology proudly sponsored the Energy Award at the Power of One Gala for Girls on the Run St. Louis (GOTR-STL). As a strong advocate for youth empowerment and community well-being, WashU Medicine Peds Gyn is honored to support an organization that fosters confidence, health, and achievement in young girls. Girls […]

WashU Medicine OBGYN hosted its annual Career Day to showcase the diverse career paths available in obstetrics and gynecology. This event connected residents with physicians from the greater St. Louis area, offering insight into private and academic practice through panel discussions. The 2025 agenda featured panels moderated by WashU faculty, highlighting alumni and experts from […]

On average in the US, 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely and, in many cases, the cause is unknown. However, there could be many contributing factors, nearly 40% of pregnant people who deliver before 37 weeks exhibit chronic placental inflammation, which happens when the mother’s immune system attacks the placenta. If we understood this […]