Kelli and Brad Parsons were thrilled when they learned they’d be parents again. They have two children – a 6-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son – and they couldn’t wait to welcome another child into their family. Just like Kelli’s previous uneventful pregnancies, the couple didn’t expect this pregnancy to be any different.
Kelli and Brad looked forward to their son’s upcoming ultrasound visit so they could see their baby grow and develop. But this visit would be life-changing for them. As the ultrasound technician performed their son’s 23-week anatomy scan, she noticed something wasn’t right. Moments later, Kelli’s obstetrician told the couple they found extra...
Courtesy of Emma Saxton
Over the last year, I have learned so much about the novel COVID-19 virus. Undoubtedly, this health pandemic has impacted so much of what we do here at Texas Children’s. As a physician trained in both maternal fetal medicine and critical care at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women®, I provide care to patients with high-risk pregnancies, including those who have become ill due to COVID-19.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pregnant women have a greater chance of developing severe illness from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant women. Additionally, pregnant women with COVID-19 may be more likely...
For women who have had a cesarean delivery, or C-section, the road to recovery can be challenging. While C-sections can be lifesaving for both the mother and baby, it can take several weeks to fully heal. As a women’s health clinical specialist at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women®, I’ve seen patients struggle with the physical discomfort following a C-section. Whether it’s difficulty walking, sitting up or getting into and out of bed, our inpatient postpartum physical therapy team is there to support new moms along the way.
As the premier destination for women’s health, the Pavilion for Women is among the few Level IV maternal care facilities in the country to...
When Cayla Dougherty and her husband, DJ, learned they were expecting not one, but two identical twin girls, they were surprised and overjoyed. Like new parents-to-be, they couldn’t wait until their twin girls arrived – but until that day came – the couple enjoyed going to their weekly ultrasound appointments to see their babies grow and develop, and watch their little hearts beat together on the large monitor.
Just like any other routine appointment, Cayla was scheduled for the twins’ 20-week anatomy scan followed by a celebratory baby shower two weeks later with her closest family and friends. But, the couple’s excitement quickly gave way to worry. During the...
Since taking the helm as OB/GYN-In-Chief in Jan. 2011, Dr. Michael Belfort has built a reputation for Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women as a world leader in obstetrics, gynecology and fetal intervention. As Dr. Belfort marks his 10-year milestone at Texas Children’s, he reflects on some of his team’s notable accomplishments over the last decade and shares his vision for the future.
What inspired you to pursue a career in medicine, particularly in obstetrics and gynecology?
My father was a family doctor, and from my earliest days, I only wanted to be a doctor. There was no second choice in my mind. I specifically chose...
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