Patient Care Can You Get a Mammogram While Breastfeeding? By Sydney Burrows Oct. 14, 2026 University of Rochester Medicine breast imaging specialist Patricia Melendez Moreno, MD, explains why it’s safe for nursing mothers to get mammograms and how to best prepare for screening.
Research Early Mental Health Support Before Birth May Help Prevent Postpartum Depression By Sydney Burrows Aug. 5, 2026 New research from University of Rochester Medicine finds that offering pregnant patients evidence-based mental health support during their hospital stay can help prevent postpartum depression.
Patient Care High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy: Signs, Risks, and Treatment By Sydney Burrows Jul. 28, 2026 Regular prenatal care, blood pressure monitoring, and early treatment significantly reduce risk of preeclampsia. Learn important warning signs and ways to protect your health throughout pregnancy and ...
Patient Care PCOS Is Now PMOS: Why This Name Change Matters By Sydney Burrows May. 29, 2026 PCOS is now called PMOS, which stands for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. University of Rochester Medicine experts explain what the new name means for diagnosis, treatment, and future ...
Patient Care What Medications Are Safe to Take During Pregnancy? By Nina Elias, Sydney Burrows Jan. 29, 2026 Some pregnant people worry that taking medication could harm their baby, leading to tough choices and unnecessary stress. But you don’t have to choose between your health and your baby’s.
Patient Care Nurse Finds Purpose In Losses: Supporting Others Through Grief By Leslie White Nov. 5, 2025 Family gatherings often remind Elise Marcello, RN, and her husband, Sam, that there should be two additional place settings at the table. For the babies they lost.
Patient Care Why Childbirth Is Still Dangerous in America—and What We Can Do About It By Sydney Burrows Sep. 30, 2025 Bringing a child into the world is a natural process, but pregnancy and childbirth are also medical conditions that carry significant health risks. Our society makes things worse by not talking about ...
Patient Care How to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor By Sydney Burrows May. 28, 2025 Pelvic floor health is crucial for overall well-being, but is often overlooked. Our experts in pelvic conditions at the University of Rochester Medical Center explain how to strengthen pelvic floor ...
Patient Care The ABCs of IUDs: What to Expect with Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion, Use, and Removal By Kyan Lynch Nov. 15, 2024 An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped birth control device that is inserted into the uterus by your provider. IUDs are a highly effective form of long-acting reversible contraception (or ...
