Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

August 30, 2012

Acquisition enhances women’s services in Williamson County

By Nancy Humphrey

August 16, 2012

Effort seeks to remove breast-feeding barriers

Vanderbilt University has signed on for a statewide project to increase exclusive breast-feeding in hospitals and delivery centers.

By Christina Echegaray

April 19, 2012

MRSA in pregnancy may be less dangerous than previously thought

Vanderbilt pediatric infectious disease researchers studying antibiotic-resistant staph say fears that mothers carrying the germ may set their newborns up for infection are unfounded.

By VUMC News and Communications

July 20, 2011

Dad’s diet influences birth timing

It may be possible to prevent preterm birth by modifying the father’s diet before a baby’s conception.

By Leigh MacMillan

May 10, 2011

Tennessee Women’s Health Report Card finds much work to be done

A new report on women’s health in Tennessee finds continuing areas of concern and a need for programs that support lifestyle changes to prevent long-term health consequences.

By Nancy Humphrey

April 28, 2011

TLC show filmed at VUMC to begin airing Monday, May 2

After nearly five months of filming last fall and winter, Vanderbilt University Medical Center will once again be the subject of a new reality TV series scheduled to debut on TLC Monday, May 2, at 1 p.m.

By VUMC News and Communications