Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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August 29, 2025
Discrepancies in gestational dating can inform miscarriage risk: study
Investigators measured whether gestational dating determined by ultrasound lagged what the last menstrual period predicted. The bigger the lag, the higher risk of the pregnancy ending in a loss, they found. -
August 19, 2025
Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation supports ovarian cancer research at Vanderbilt
The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation has made a generous donation to support ovarian cancer research at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. -
July 31, 2025
Turn left for the plan, turn right for the miracle: When triplets couldn’t wait for Nashville
Triplets decided to enter the world at 26 weeks. The plan was Nashville, but it was a left turn and an hour away. Would choosing the local hospital be right? -
April 10, 2025
Celebration of Motherhood was a life-changing experience for one expectant mother and her baby
The community event on Saturday, April 12, celebrates the courage and beauty of motherhood. -
April 9, 2025
Seminars, support groups and the power of mentorship for female surgeons
What began as small, informal get-togethers between female surgeons has turned into an opportunity for colleagues across the institution to build relationships and discuss their shared experiences. -
April 2, 2025
New gene discoveries target uterine fibroids
The research is another step toward development of targeted therapies aimed at reducing the incidence and medical burden of this common condition. -
March 4, 2025
‘That’s the most scared I’ve been:’ 23 weeks pregnant with a heart condition.
Heather Burich had just driven to Clarksville after an appointment on Vanderbilt Health's Nashville campus when she got a call from a doctor she was yet to meet. The news about her echocardiogram results was alarming.