Breastfeeding: pumping in the workplace
When a breastfeeding mom goes back to work, it helps to have a plan. Lactation consultant Kate McLachlan explains a mother's rights under federal law and talks about which employers…
Recognize symptoms of heart disease during pregnancy
In 2016, a study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology set off alarm bells that are still reverberating among women’s healthcare providers. Researchers found that from 2000-2014, deaths among…
Are these symptoms of postpartum depression or am I just crying all the time?
You’ve just had a baby. Of course you’re tired. Maybe you’re struggling with breastfeeding, and you’re not getting enough sleep. But is your anxiety just a symptom of the baby…
Know the facts about vaginal births after a C-section
Pregnancy and childbirth are an exciting time for most women. However, like any medical condition it can also be a cause for anxiety. This can be especially true for women…
What you need to know about breastfeeding
Many mothers want to make sure they’re breastfeeding correctly. Some have an easier time getting started, whereas others struggle to get their baby to suckle properly or to latch on.…
The impact obesity has on your pregnancy
In this body-conscious society, women often worry about weight gain when they become pregnant. Being overweight or having a body mass index (BMI) that is considered obese adds more concern…
Mother and child reunion
On a sunny Monday morning in August 2018, a speeding car lost control and rammed into a group of people awaiting their bus. Several, including 8-months-pregnant Stephanie Johnson, were rushed…
Four Tips for Reducing Stress in High-Risk Pregnancy
Anxiety in Americans has risen, according to a recent survey by the American Psychiatric Association that cites finance, family, and health as top stressors. And for women in high-risk pregnancies,…
Fact vs. Fiction: Common Pregnancy Myths Debunked
Ever heard the rumor that you can’t exercise while pregnant? Or how about that sex will hurt your unborn baby? If so, you’re not the only one: It turns out…
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Cynthia Blanco, M.D. poses with Jeylin Garza and her family for a photo during an event celebrating the premature babies, their families and NICU team members who participated in a clinical trial of Omegaven, a fish oil supplement given through IV to tiny babies with gastrointestinal complications.
Garza was among a group of premature babies and their families that participated in the trial that along with other studies led to the FDA approval of this life saving treatment for babies all across the country.
How determination made fish oil an FDA-approved medicine for babies
Dr. Cynthia Blanco’s passion to save babies was the key driver in the recent approval of Omegaven, a lifesaving fish oil treatment for babies with gastrointestinal complications. Blanco’s study followed…