Women & Infants

Women & Infants

PCOS Adolescent Awareness Day 2023
August 29, 2023

2023 PCOS Adolescent Awareness Day

Date: Saturday, September 16, 2023 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Bradley Lecture Center, located at Children's of Alabama 1600 5th Ave South Birmingham, AL 35233
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UAB Women & Infants Center
August 21, 2023

UAB OB/GYN program ranked No. 13 by U.S. News & World Report

We are pleased to announce that UAB Medicine’s obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) specialty was ranked the No. 13 best program of its kind nationally in the 2023-2024 Best Hospitals rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
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Mother adoring her newborn child
August 21, 2023

UAB, March of Dimes provide meals to support breastfeeding moms

UAB Women and Infants Center (WIC) has expanded its meal provision for mothers who are breastfeeding their infants during a stay in UAB’s Regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit (RNICU) and Continuing Care Nursery (CCN). Meals for mothers and their families have been provided on a limited basis in the past through a partnership with the March of Dimes Family Support Program. The expansion of this program by UAB Food and Nutrition Services now ensures that meals are available for mothers six days a week.
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Female nurse assisting pregnant female patient
May 17, 2023

UAB offers more personalized labor thanks to Spinning Babies® training

Every expectant mother has rehearsed a story of how they would like their birth experience to unfold, including preparation, pain management, comfort items, and who will be present. As much as possible, UAB Women & Infants Services supports moms’ choices, approaching pregnancy as a partnership between patients and care providers.
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African American female sitting and looking out her window
April 25, 2023

Women Can Improve Well-Being by Watching for Emotional Changes

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which seeks to raise awareness for the importance of emotional and mental well-being. National Women’s Health Week also takes place in May, to bring attention to the mental health issues that women may face. Both men and women can experience the same emotional and psychological disorders, but women should be aware of specific biological factors that may affect their mental health.
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Happy Pregnant woman with glucometer checking blood sugar level at home.
March 17, 2023

What Women Should Know About Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that can develop during pregnancy in women who don’t already have the disease. It affects 2-10% of pregnant women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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OBGYN female doctor conducting an ultrasound on a pregnant patient
December 19, 2022

UAB Rated Among Best Hospitals for Maternity Care by U.S. News

UAB Hospital was rated as “high-performing” – the highest level possible – in U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals for Maternity Care survey for 2022-2023.
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Couple sitting on couch holding hands
October 14, 2022

UAB Medicine Bereavement Care Helps Families Deal With Infant Loss

Oct. 15 is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, a health care observation recognizing one of the most emotionally difficult experiences that parents and medical professionals can face. There’s no way to make up for the loss of an infant, but hospitals can guide and support families throughout the grieving process. UAB Women & Infants Services provides support specialists as part of its comprehensive bereavement care for families.
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UAB University Hospital Signage, April 2020
August 28, 2022

With Eight Highly Ranked Specialties, U.S. News Again Calls UAB Best Hospital in Alabama

UAB Hospital was again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. Eight adult specialties are ranked among the best in the nation. The magazine also notes UAB Hospital as “high-performing” in 16 of 20 assessed adult procedures/conditions in the 2022-2023 Best Hospital rankings, released today.
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Dr. Warner Huh
August 10, 2022

UAB OB/GYN Services Ranked No. 5 Nationally: Q&A with Chair Warner Huh, MD

UAB Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology was ranked No. 5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This achievement reflects the exceptional quality of care provided to UAB Medicine patients, which is supported by the department’s groundbreaking research and academic excellence.
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breastfeeding
August 9, 2022

The Benefits of Breastfeeding

UAB Women and Infants Services encourages new moms to provide breast milk for their newborns. This advice follows recommendations by the World Health Organization, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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Paige Porrett
August 2, 2022

Communities of Hope: How uterus transplant is creating bonds

Many women and families spend their early reproductive years thinking and planning when to have children, so when they have trouble getting pregnant, it can be both unexpected and upsetting. Infertility can take many forms, but for those with uterine factor infertility, a new potential avenue for having a child is available through the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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