4+ hour, 42+ min ago  (326+ words) February is Prenatal Infection Prevention Month. Infections during pregnancy can lead to complications for mom or baby. Going to all your prenatal and postpartum visits and doing the recommended screening tests during pregnancy helps your doctor or midwife identify any…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (623+ words) February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Heart disease is the number one killer among women because it can lead to a heart attack or a stroke. Even breast cancer claims fewer lives Pregnancy is like a stress test for the…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (471+ words) Respiratory season is underway and it's important to review what vaccines and immunizations are recommended for our most vulnerable populations, which include people who are pregnant, and the babies they are carrying. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (421+ words) by Leslie Duarte, KUTV SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) " A federal food program for Utah women and children has a week or two left before its contingency funding runs dry due to the ongoing government shutdown. According to officials with Utah…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (299+ words) by Kristen McPeek, KUTV SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) " Mothers in rural Utah face higher costs and fewer options for maternal care as hospital closures and distance to specialists widen healthcare gaps. A new report released by the Kem C. Gardner Policy…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (170+ words) by Utah Department of Health and Human Services You might have heard rumors that drinking alcohol during certain trimesters of your pregnancy is OK, but no amount of alcohol is safe when you're pregnant. All drinks with alcohol can harm…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (229+ words) by Utah Department of Health and Human Services For parents, watching a child grow and develop is a source of immense joy and, sometimes, a few questions. While every child progresses at their own speed, understanding common developmental milestones can…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (124+ words) KUTV " In this deeply personal episode, our host Kaime Stroot steps into the guest seat to share the story behind her long and winding path to pregnancy. After years of navigating infertility, loss, and the emotional rollercoaster of IVF, Kaime…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (326+ words) KUTV " Each year in Utah, approximately 27 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly before their first birthday. That's more than two babies per month who die this way. Almost all of these deaths occur in the baby's sleep environment. These sudden unexpected…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (391+ words) As outside temperatures begin to rise, there are people that are at higher risk of heat-related illness. That includes young children, older adults and people who are pregnant. Being pregnant can put you at a higher risk for developing heat-related…...