The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it is also a time for gratitude and thankfulness. This year, three families returned to UAB Hospital and UAB St. Vincent’s to personally deliver a “Gift of Gratitude” to their care team.

When it comes to breast cancer prevention, there are things that women of all ages can educate themselves on and incorporate into their daily lives to help them live the healthiest lives possible.

Is your daughter (or a girl under your care) prepared for the physical, psychological, and social changes that come with puberty? It can be a challenging time, but Girl Talk sessions can help.

New mothers may have a range of emotions regarding breastfeeding. Along with looking forward to bonding with their babies, they usually have questions and concerns.

The majority of women develop uterine fibroids at some point, and most of these growths never cause problems or require treatment. Still, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms and the range of treatment options.

Half of pregnancy-related deaths in Alabama occur in the first six weeks postpartum. Studies show early recognition and treatment of post-birth complications can prevent many of these deaths.

In the heat of southern summers, pregnant women are especially vulnerable to overheating and dehydration, which can lead to problems for both moms and their babies. Get tips for staying cooler and safer from UAB Medicine OB/GYN physician Sima Baalbaki, M.D.

UAB Medicine patient Malinda Upchurch experienced years of symptoms and inconvenience caused by pelvic organ prolapse, a condition caused by a weakening of tissue and muscles in the pelvic floor. About 40% of women are affected by some form of it.

Regular physician visits and medical screenings are critical to maintaining one’s health. However, women are often unsure about what tests they need and at what age, which doctors they should be seeing annually, and what physiological changes they may experience at certain ages.

Shellie Pascoe’s phone started lighting up with messages from family and friends all sharing the same story. A patient at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital had a one-in-a-million pregnancy: She had a double uterus and was pregnant with a baby in each.

Men and women experience mental disorders at about the same rate. However, women can experience certain mental illness symptoms more often than men do, and some may be linked to hormonal changes.

About 1 in 5 women worldwide experiences infertility, and it can have a major emotional impact on both individuals and couples. Beyond the medical and physical issues, it is a difficult and deeply personal journey that can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional effects. Below, the UAB Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility shares tips for coping with the challenges of infertility or supporting someone who is going through it.