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A patient-led approach to vaginal birth after c-section: What do patients think about including race in a VBAC predition model?

UCSF Bixby Center

September 27, 2023

New research suggests that having patients lead in assessing their chances of having a successful vaginal birth after a c-section may be an untapped resource for achieving a more person-centered and equitable approach to counseling.

Pregnancy-specific alcohol policies don't decrease infant or maternal harm

UCSF Bixby Center

August 4, 2023

COVID vaccines protect pregnant people and their babies

UCSF Bixby Center

July 28, 2023

New research from the COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy and Lactation Study examined reactions and immune response to the vaccine during pregnancy, and health of mothers and infants until 1 year after birth.

Decreasing egg donors’ risk for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

UCSF Bixby Center

July 5, 2023

Research led by Diane Tober looks at donors’ reports of experiences to explore possible linkages between stimulation protocols, donor production, and frequency and severity of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.

How post-Roe laws are obstructing clinical care

UCSF Bixby Center

May 19, 2023

A new report presents the preliminary findings of the Care Post-Roe Study, and shows how health care providers have been unable to provide the standard of care in states with abortion bans since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade ten months ago, leading to harm and negative health outcomes for patients.