Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person infected with the organism responsible for syphilis (Treponema pallidum) transmits that infection to the fetus via the placenta. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a tenfold increase in congenital syphilis in the past 10 years.

Welcoming a new baby can be one of your most joyful and memorable experiences. But the days and weeks after can be overwhelming as you learn how to care for your new infant and juggle your new role alongside many other responsibilities.

Join OB-GYN Melissa Ann Mathes, MD, as she discusses coping with the emotional stress of infertility and the next steps.

For many new mothers, taking on the role of caring for a new baby is a joyful time, but it can also be very stressful and emotional.

Finding out you’re pregnant is one of the most exciting times. But when is a pregnancy considered “high risk?” Read on to learn more and see how to promote a healthy pregnancy.

In the last trimester of her pregnancy, Marion experienced a life-threatening medical problem that required emergency surgery.

Looking for an early sign you may be pregnant? Light bleeding or spotting after conception, also known as implantation bleeding, is an early and normal sign of pregnancy.

If you’ve had a cesarean section in the past, you may wonder if it’s possible to have a vaginal birth in subsequent pregnancies. The good news is that many women who have had a C-section can safely have a vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC.

It’s a question on every mom’s mind: When should you stop breastfeeding? Learn how to keep you and your baby happy and smoothly transition to weaning.

Laboring moms at Nebraska Medical Center can opt for hydrotherapy and even a water delivery if conditions are right. The midwives began doing water births in May 2023.