The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Utah is recognized internationally for excellence in clinical care, medical education, and research. Our physicians and staff provide world-class expertise in the specialty and sub-specialties of obstetrics and gynecology. Our department is committed to anti-racism, and seeks to foster a culture of diversity, equity, & inclusion.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty and worries among vulnerable populations, including pregnant people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pregnant people are at an increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and death compared to non-pregnant people.... Read More
Star Legacy is a National Non-Profit Organization dedicated to providing family support, education, awareness, and advocating for families.
Star Legacy holds a conference every two years for families and providers to come together to discuss leading research, practices, and support techniques.... Read More
A University of Utah Health researcher is leading a nationwide study of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women during and after pregnancy.... Read More
University of Utah Health today announced the launch of a pilot project with a goal of quickly and accurately detecting genetic disorders among newborns in its neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).... Read More
Zinc and folic acid, a pair of dietary supplements long touted as an effective treatment for male infertility, failed to improve pregnancy rates, sperm counts, and sperm potency in a new study conducted at University of Utah Health and other medical centers in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health. According to the researchers, the finding presents the most definitive evidence to date that so-called fertility supplements do not live up expectations. ... Read More
Mountain West Mothers’ Milk Bank Celebrates Grand Opening Thanks to Founding Sponsors. Utah’s Two Major Healthcare Systems, University of Utah Health and Intermountain Healthcare, Have Come Together to Help Tiniest, Premature Babies.
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One in three women of reproductive age have at least one chronic condition that could compromise their health or lead to adverse outcomes during pregnancy, according to University of Utah Health scientists. ... Read More