UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

UPMC Magee will continue to follow CDC and ACOG guidelines on COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant individuals. "As vaccine rollout expands to other eligible populations, ACOG and SMFM continue to firmly assert that pregnant individuals should be given the opportunity to make their own decision as to whether to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and that barriers should not be put in place to prevent access and hinder the ability of pregnant people to protect themselves from a virus that could potentially be life-threatening." Read the full joint statement from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) on WHO recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccines and pregnant individuals here: https://upmc.me/3iWshpg

Birth trauma can occur when women feel a serious threat to their safety and there is a discrepancy between what they envision for the birth of their baby and what they experience. Dr. Sara Sakamoto, obstetrician and maternal fetal medicine specialist at UPMC Magee https://upmc.me/3iThrjQ

The fourth trimester, which begins virtually the minute your baby arrives, brings a massive amount of physical and emotional change. Did anything surprise you about your postpartum period? https://upmc.me/3iUi64C

We know that the weeks following birth can be overwhelming. After long days of caring for your newest addition, your own health may be the last thing on your mind. That's why we created 'I Delivered' wristbands. These purple bracelets were made to serve as a friendly reminder to new moms to let their health care providers know they had a baby. Knowing about your recent delivery can help health care providers give you the special care you need.

Today is #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay. Any mother can face mental health challenges, but women of color are especially vulnerable. Common mood and anxiety disorders include depression during pregnancy, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and postpartum depression. https://upmc.me/3iQLHfq

Today we hosted a flag raising in honor of all of our staff, patients, and community members who have served. We thank them for their service and sacrifice. #VeteransDay

When you’re pregnant, your body needs more insulin than it normally does. When your insulin supply can’t keep up with the new demand, gestational diabetes develops. https://upmc.me/35lYlxS

The Community Outreach Department at UPMC Magee is offering free, virtual pregnancy and women's health classes. To help us determine the time of day classes will be offered, please help us out by responding to this anonymous survey. Thank you for your input! https://upmc.me/3n7kxBN To learn more or if you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call 412-641-1472.

#StoriesfromMagee #PrematurityAwarenessMonth "My son Jack was born at 34 weeks due to a placental abruption on December 5. I had no prior complications, so this was entirely unexpected. During the abruption, I truly believed I had miscarried and feared for Jack’s life. When I got to Magee, the doctors operated on me quickly and my sweet boy was born via emergency C-section an hour later. I truly believe the doctors and nurses at Magee saved our lives. Thank you for all that you do for women and premature babies! Jack is now a healthy almost 11 month old boy." Hayley, Jack's mom.

Because of the chaos caused by COVID-19 and other crises, you may be feeling overwhelmed. This is known as crisis fatigue, and there are ways you can overcome it. https://upmc.me/3p5puNn