If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have heard about the Rh factor. Here’s what it means, why it matters during pregnancy and how a simple shot can protect your future pregnancies.
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.
With one in eight women receiving a diagnosis in their lifetime, annual mammograms remain an essential, life-saving screening tool. Early detection offers patients more options with better outcomes, as it did for Michelle in December 2024.
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.
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