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While still rare, there's a rising number of women experiencing fatal heart issues during pregnancy, delivery and early postpartum.
In an effort to reverse this trend, UTMB Health is championing a cardio-obstetrics program, spearheaded by cardiologist Dr. Danielle El Haddad. Recently, Dr. El Haddad joined Meagan Clanahan, co-owner of digital media platform Houston Moms, to
discuss:
- How the cardio-obstetrics program works
- Most recent stats on maternal mortality throughout Texas, the U.S. and the world
- What symptoms or pre-existing conditions make individuals most at-risk
- How women who are expecting or hope to get pregnant can protect themselves
To learn more, watch the full conversation.
Pediatrician Dr. Manuela Murray joined Meagan Clanahan, co-owner of Houston Moms, to discuss the recently approved RSV immunizations for babies.
During the conversation, the women discussed:
Who is eligible for the immunizations
Why this development is so important for families with babies
How this injection differs from the maternal RSV vaccine
To learn more, watch the full video interview.
A board-certified OBGYN, Dr. Vu immigrated to the US from Vietnam as a child and grew up in the Houston area. Her clinical interests include high-risk obstetrics as well as minimally-invasive surgeries.
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