For some patients, placenta position can affect how they feel their baby move, how closely they’re monitored and even how they give birth. Certified nurse midwife Diane Johnson, APRN-CNM, shares the details.
The best way to treat lymphedema is to prevent lymphedema. A newer reconstructive microsurgery called immediate lymphatic reconstruction helps repair damaged lymphatic vessels and greatly reduces the risk of developing lymphedema.
When Alyssa Fischer, APRN-CNM, found out she was pregnant with her second baby, she faced a deeply personal decision. Her story offers a real look at what it means to consider a VBAC and how the right support can make all the difference.
Pregnancy can be such an emotional and uncertain time. What should you eat or not eat? What medications can you take, if any? You want to do the right thing.
A breast cancer diagnosis raises many questions, including what life looks like after treatment. Women who hope to have children may wonder: Can I still breastfeed?
Nebraska Medicine is opening a series of clinics that pair pregnancy specialists with experts in heart health, diabetes care and newborn medicine – all in one visit.
When Gretchen Oltman scheduled a mammogram in fall 2024, she wasn’t worried. She felt fine. That routine visit set off a chain of events that would change her life – and ultimately lead her to advocate for others facing the same uncertainty she once felt.
As she prepared for the birth of her daughter, Rhea Vinson knew about the serious disparities that exist in maternal health outcomes, particularly for women from underrepresented communities.
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