pregnancy and childbirth Archive — Page 1 of 8

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
Unidentified pregnant person in a black top holds a handful of assorted pills while resting the other hand on their abdomen.
October 19, 2026

Study advances understanding of SSRI use during pregnancy

“One of the takeaways (of this study) was that if you need to be on an SSRI, stay on it, but make sure to deliver in a place that can take care of the baby,” said Jennifer Sucre, MD, co-corresponding author of the study.

By Madison Yarbrough and Bill Snyder
A glowing seedling emerging from dark soil, surrounded by white line icons for an idea, note, pencil, checklist, magnifying glass, and upward-trending arrows.
October 13, 2026

New grants will advance research into maternal substance use, sickle cell, wheelchair policy, GLP-1 use during pregnancy  

Health Policy faculty awarded more than $15 million in federal grants to study pregnancy and maternal health outcomes; device access; and prevention of infections for children with sickle cell disease.  

By Jake Lowary
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
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
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