Improving Black maternal survival and the birthing experience March 17, 2023 | Carol A. Major, MD With Black women dying of pregnancy-related complications at nearly three times the rate of their white peers, Dr. Carol A. Major says it is... Read More Tags newborn pregnancy women's health parenting
Protecting children from RSV November 04, 2022 | Valerie Elwell The current surge of respiratory syncytial virus — or RSV — now swamping pediatric units and children’s hospitals across the... Read More Tags flu hand washing health tips infections kids' health lung newborn prevention primary care urgent care senior health viruses clinical trials
A father's grief gives way to purpose and hope June 14, 2022 | UCI Health When James Alvarez's pregnant wife was struck and killed by a drunk driver, the UCI Medical Center trauma, obstetrics and neonatal intensive care... Read More Tags pregnancy NICU newborn patient stories emergency parenting trauma
Young mom-to-be survives rare ovarian cancer March 25, 2022 | UCI Health When Tatum Miller signed up for a UCI Health study for expectant moms, she never imagined an ultrasound would ultimately save her life from a rare... Read More Tags cancer ovarian cancer patient stories clinical trials rare diseases women's health newborn
Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for pregnant women? February 23, 2021 | Valerie Elwell Because pregnant women are at greater risk for complications from COVID-19, they should seriously consider getting vaccinated, says Dr. Carol... Read More Tags Covid-19 breastfeeding pregnancy newborn
It's time for well-child checks — and vaccinations July 10, 2020 | UCI Health Don't delay pediatric care for your child, especially essential vaccinations, because of fear of COVID-19. UCI Health has adopted rigorous safety... Read More Tags newborn primary care immunizations parenting kids' health mental health vaccines viruses