A genetic counselor at UNC at Chapel Hill discusses options with parents.

Emily Hardisty, Certified Genetic Counselor with UNC Prenatal Diagnosis Center, helps us understand the role of genetic counselors during a women’s pregnancy.

Trina Pugh from Burlington, NC shares her experience with UNC Midwifery.

Joscelyne Brazile from Durham, NC shares her experience with UNC Midwifery.

The cesarean delivery rate in the United States has increased from 4.5% in 1965 to 32.3% in 2008 (Guise JM, 2010). Meanwhile, the rate of Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) has decreased from its peak of 28.3% ….

A very common concern among women as they approach delivery is preventing lacerations during vaginal delivery. Several options are available that may reduce the occurrence and severity of perineal (vaginal opening) lacerations.

Today, women approaching or in menopause are looking to maintain health and wellness without hormones or unnecessary medications.

Measurement of the concentration of the glycoprotein CA-125 antigen in blood is the most widely studied biochemical method of screening for ovarian cancer.

The UNC MFM division would like to take this opportunity to keep you informed of the current details on how to prescribe progesterone to your patients.

FDA has concluded that the risk of serious adverse events outweighs any potential benefit to pregnant women receiving prolonged treatment with terbutaline injection (beyond 48-72 hours), or acute or prolonged treatment with oral terbutaline.