Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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
Finley Lynn Kirk was born at 12:45 a.m. at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital.
January 5, 2026

New year, new beginnings — and new little arrivals

Congratulations to all the families and welcome, Alden-Paul, Finley and Casper.
November 7, 2025

Martha Dudek receives Strategic Leader Award from National Society of Genetic Counselors

This award honors a genetic counselor who “advances genetic counseling as a vital part of health care through education, research or public policy.

By Danny Bonvissuto
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
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
Alexandra Sundermann, MD, PhD, poses for a photo with an ultrasound machine. (photo by Donn Jones)
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.

By Bill Snyder
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.
By Tom Wilemon
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?
By Danny Bonvissuto
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.
By Danny Bonvissuto
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.
By Evan Dorian
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.
By Bill Snyder
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.
By Matt Batcheldor
February 25, 2025

Gatlin Winter was in the hospital recovering from a heart transplant. His wife Ashlynn was in labor with their first baby. Could he get to her side?

With the help of the team from Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital, yes he could.
By Matt Batcheldor
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