Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Archive — Page 1 of 12

Stylized side profile of a pregnant figure formed from glowing orange, blue, and white particles, with a luminous DNA double helix extending across the abdomen against a black background.
October 26, 2026

Rare variants in folate receptor gene linked to ADHD and infections in pregnancy

A new study suggests that macrophages and folate receptors may influence brain development and pregnancy health, and they point to a gene worth studying further.

By Hiren Dandia
Aerial view of Vanderbilt Health’s Jim Ayers Tower and adjacent Medical Center East buildings, with a tree-lined Nashville neighborhood in the background. Visible building signs read “Vanderbilt Health,” “MEDICAL CENTER EAST,” and “Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center.”
October 9, 2026

Vanderbilt Health recognized in Nashville Scene’s Best of Nashville Readers’ Poll

Vanderbilt Health along with OB/GYN, Orthopaedics, and the Birth Center received accolades from readers of the Nashville Scene.

By John Howser
Side-by-side professional portraits of Celeste Hemingway, MD, MHPE, on the left, wearing a burgundy top, and Matthew Grace, MD, MMHC, on the right, wearing a black jacket and light blue shirt.
September 28, 2026

Celeste Hemingway, Matthew Grace named to Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology leadership roles

Former Vanderbilt University undergraduates will “move the department’s education and obstetrics clinical operations to new heights.”

By Danny Bonvissuto
Side-by-side professional portraits of Celeste Hemingway, MD, MHPE, on the left, wearing a burgundy top, and Matthew Grace, MD, MMHC, on the right, wearing a black jacket and light blue shirt.
September 28, 2026

Q&A with Matthew Grace and Celeste Hemingway, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s new Vice Chair and Vice Chair of Education

“The future of obstetrics isn’t just about treating pregnancy complications — it’s about bringing the right experts together before, during and after pregnancy, to help patients achieve the families they hope for,” Grace said.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Pregnancy test sensitivity depends on the timing of the test related to the expected menstrual period, but cycle length matters too. (courtesy of Alex Sundermann)
September 11, 2026

Study and new online tool help women make informed decisions about pregnancy testing

“Instead of giving patients a one-size-fits-all answer, the tool takes those findings and turns them into an individualized estimate,” said Alex Sundermann, MD, PhD.

By Danny Bonvissuto
Group portrait of 12 adults standing indoors beneath three metallic flower wall decorations; one person wears a face mask.
August 31, 2026

Firefly expands to Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital and other regional clinics

Vanderbilt Health’s clinical care and support program for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder has served 27 pregnant patients at VWCH, with the goal of serving 50-100 patients annually.

By Danny Bonvissuto