Question: Is it OK to have sex the day before a gyno appointment? Will it mess up my pap smear results? Answered by Katherine Lessman, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist.

You may have heard of doctors recommending bed rest during pregnancy if they are concerned about a health condition that could cause complications or premature labor. Today, “bed rest,” or minimizing physical activity, is no longer recommended for most patients during pregnancy.

When you’re expecting, it’s natural to be excited and anxious about your delivery day. Even though your due date is three to four weeks away, you may already have a hospital bag packed.

Scheduling an appointment with an obstetrician or gynecologist isn’t always about pelvic exams and Pap smears.

Nebraska Medicine interventional radiologists Joseph McBride, MD, and Maria O’Malley, MD, discuss frequently asked questions about uterine fibroids and the benefits of fibroid embolization.

Question: Is it possible to have twins if they don't run in my family? Answered by maternal-fetal medicine specialist Maggie Kuhlmann, MD.

I'm pregnant for the first time and I have pain in the upper left side by my ribs – is this normal?

Do menopausal women need to take estrogen and progesterone?

Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person infected with the organism responsible for syphilis (Treponema pallidum) transmits that infection to the fetus via the placenta. Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a tenfold increase in congenital syphilis in the past 10 years.

Welcoming a new baby can be one of your most joyful and memorable experiences. But the days and weeks after can be overwhelming as you learn how to care for your new infant and juggle your new role alongside many other responsibilities.