Women’s Health Archive — Page 2 of 11

Stylized illustration of seven women shown from the shoulders up, depicted with varied hairstyles, skin tones, and clothing against a white background.
April 14, 2026

Genomic testing finds a higher prevalence of high-risk breast cancer in Black women

These findings highlight the critical need for tumor genomic testing for all patients to identify those with high-risk tumors, which occur more frequently in Black women, and which require more aggressive treatment to prevent recurrence.

By Bill Snyder
pregnant belly
April 10, 2026

Weekly buprenorphine injection proves more effective for pregnant women with opioid use disorder

Vanderbilt Health’s Firefly program continues to lead the way in caring for pregnant women with substance use disorder.

By Jessica Pasley
A sleeping newborn lies in a hospital bassinet, wearing pink mittens and covered with a white blanket. A pink sign on the bassinet reads “HELEN,” with visible birth details including “7/19/25,” “8 lbs.,” and “19.5 in.” Medical equipment surrounds the bassinet.
March 6, 2026

A Clarksville nurse’s delivery became a race against time, and two lives were saved

Ariel Chavis felt everything going wrong as she delivered her daughter. But attentive nurses and surgeons ensured she and her baby made it through. 

By Evan Dorian
Close-up of a pregnant person in a light pink jacket and white top resting both hands on their belly.
January 21, 2026

Study details the downsides of testing for pregnancy too early

More than 40% of the women reported that they tested their urine for human chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone released by the placenta, four or more days before their expected periods.

By Bill Snyder
Group of hospital staff in scrubs and casual clothing pose in a hospital hallway beside blue flower-shaped balloons and a gold balloon.
October 24, 2025

VUMC, Tennessee Donor Services celebrate birth tissue donation partnership

Membranes and cellular components of the umbilical cord and placenta are used across many medical disciplines.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Welcoming Vanderbilt Birth Center reception and lounge area with a front desk, seating, blue ottomans, shelving, and a kitchenette. The wall sign reads “Vanderbilt Birth Center.”
October 21, 2025

From steakhouse to sanctuary: Vanderbilt Birth Center celebrates 10 years

More than 2,792 babies have been born in the freestanding, midwifery-led facility dedicated to low-risk, unmedicated birth experiences.

By Danny Bonvissuto