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Women’s Wellness

womens health and wellness

WHAT IF YOU HAD A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER — AND WERE PREGNANT?

Substance use disorder among pregnant women has reached epidemic proportions. We are improving health care and outcomes for women at risk — from the expectant mom recovering from addiction to the new mom suffering from depression.

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We are improving the lives and health of women at risk.

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Spotlight on: POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

CHALLENGES

About one in seven women in the U.S. experiences symptoms of postpartum depression.

Postpartum depression is a condition that affects new mothers. Symptoms include:

  • Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Mood swings
  • Suicidal thoughts

WHAT MAGEE-WOMENS SCIENTISTS ARE DOING

  • We are studying ways to improve access to affordable, quality health care for women, especially women at risk.
  • We are exploring the link between the health of pregnant individuals and the long-term health for both mother and child.
  • We are evaluating the use of antidepressants with postpartum depression and whether this affects the mother or baby.

Clinical Research & Trials

For over two decades, we have dedicated our clinical research studies and clinical trials to improving the health care of women, men, and infants everywhere. Our research would not be possible without the generous participation of many study volunteers.

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Our Scientists

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John Harris, MD, MSc View Bio
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Research News

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In The News Planned Induction of Labor in a Patient With Acute Late-Pregnancy Psychosis: A Case Report
News Overcoming the ‘Motherhood Penalty’ in STEM Careers: Pitt Mothers Leading Science Program Supports Researcher-Moms
News MWRI Faculty Members Receive Over $18 Million in Latest Round of NIH Grants
In The News Pregnant women and babies face 'terrifying' threat from xylazine addiction
In The News Local Pregnancy Recovery Center Ramps Up Addiction Support
News Q&A with Heather Bradley of the Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas
In The News Your women’s health questions answered!
In The News Black Women and the Struggle of Health Care Access
In The News Major State Grant to Fund Magee-Womens UPMC Opioid Recovery Programs
News MWRI is partnering with CycleBar and Women Who Rock to raise awareness for women’s health research during National Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
In The News Pittsburgh Post-Gazette quotes Dr. Yoel Sadovsky on story about air quality and adverse health outcomes
Researcher Stories Dr. Judy Chang: Research aims to help domestic violence survivors during the pandemic
Researcher Stories Sidebar: What can blood pressure teach us about women’s No. 1 killer?
In The News Magee's Pregnancy Recovery Center
In The News Dr. Elizabeth E. Krans quoted in story on how punishing pregnant women for opioid use leads to more birth complications
In The News A mother's recovery story relies on new brand of medical relationship
Researcher Stories Dr. Mary Ackenbom: Promoting Post-Surgical Wellness
In The News Dr. Elizabeth E. Krans quoted in story on new consensus bundle on obstetric care for women with opioid use disorder
In The News Dr. Judy Chang’s research highlighted in story on medical marijuana and expectant moms
In The News Magee Summit Panel Addresses Opioid Epidemic
In The News Inaugural Magee Prize Awarded at the Magee Summit
In The News Janet McFarland discusses Domestic Violence
Dr. Mary Ackenbom: Promoting Post-Surgical Wellness
“My central goal with the research that I’m involved in is to improve the quality of care that women are receiving and increase awareness of what is being provided for women.”
Dr. Mary Ackenbom
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Sidebar: What can blood pressure teach us about women’s No. 1 killer?
“Here at Magee, we’re saying, ‘We can study women across the lifespan. These small differences now can accrue to have really important, significant impacts on health in the long run.”
Dr. Janet Catov
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Dr. Judy Chang: Research aims to help domestic violence survivors during the pandemic
“I don’t think we’re ever going to not have telemedicine, it’s become a huge part of how we’re going to deliver health care moving forward.”
Dr. Elizabeth Miller
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