Topics: Women's Health

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Children’s Hospital, PA Department of Health host news conference on maternal health

Jan 27, 2025

Representatives from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine showcased their involvement in advancing maternal and infant care through local maternal health coalitions during a news conference in Hershey.

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Lactation consultants at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center help new moms succeed in breastfeeding

Sep 27, 2024

Lactation consultants are specially trained to help mothers with breast milk feeding, which provides babies with the complete nutrition they need and protects them in many ways.

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The Medical Minute: Genetics play big role in ovarian cancer

Sep 11, 2024

Doctors can help prevent ovarian cancer, but historically the cost of preventative surgery has been menopause. A Penn State Health expert discusses why it’s worth it, and how medical technology is catching up with this insidious disease.

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The Medical Minute: Helping moms, babies with breastfeeding takes families, communities

Aug 28, 2024

During Black Breastfeeding Week, two Penn State Health experts discuss the benefits of nursing and why some mothers choose not to.

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The Medical Minute: The journey to relieve endometriosis pain

Mar 6, 2024

There’s no cure for endometriosis, but the good news is people living with it can do a lot for the pain. A Penn State Health expert talks about options for relief.

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Rh sensitization treatment may be unnecessary in first trimester pregnancies

Oct 2, 2023

An immune treatment may not be necessary until after the first trimester of pregnancy, according to Penn State research. The results could change pregnancy care guidelines and close health equity gaps.

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The Medical Minute: Pulling back the curtain on infertility

Jun 7, 2023

For decades, people struggling with infertility had to add social stigma to problems. A Penn State Health doctor discusses the causes and treatments of infertility and how attitudes have shifted.

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The Medical Minute: Baby meets mom and dad ― adorable and important

May 11, 2023

It’s often adorable, beautiful and touches your soul. It’s also essential for childhood development. A Penn State Health expert talks about why the first moments between mother and child are so important.

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The Medical Minute: Finding the right OB-GYN

Apr 20, 2023

Women searching for the right OB-GYN have an extra layer to search. Offices must be accessible, insurance must be compatible ― and personalities need to mesh. Two Penn State Health OB-GYNs talk about how to pick the right doctor.

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The Medical Minute: Treating endometriosis and how you can manage the pain at home

Mar 2, 2023

Endometriosis can take seven to 10 years to diagnose definitively. But patients don’t have to wait to begin treatment.

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