Seton
Women’s Center
Pregnancy and Babies
OB/GYNs, or obstetrician-gynecologists, are board-certified in obstetrics, which means they can provide the care you need during pregnancy, childbirth, and your recovery period following birth. Our obstetricians can also perform cesarean sections for scheduled or emergency situations.
What we offer
It may seem that you see your provider more often than your closest friends during pregnancy. It’s just to make sure that you and your baby are healthy. A pregnancy is divided into three phases, called trimesters. Each trimester has its own significant milestones. The first trimester is the most fragile period, during which all major organs and systems are formed. Most birth defects and miscarriages occur during the first trimester. During the second and third trimester, the fetus is fully formed and grows and matures rapidly.
Services and Treatments
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As a woman, you have different health needs at every stage of your life. Our providers are dedicated to providing a range of services to meet these ongoing needs. From your yearly check-up to maternity care and menopause treatments, we are here to support you at each and every stage.
Services include:
Follow up appointment – A routine examination of a patient after medical or surgical treatment.
Office visit - Needs an appointment for specific symptoms, often times this is a sick visit.
Well women exams - A routine examination, can be an adult physical, focusing on healthcare designed specifically for women.
Referrals to specialists who are among the nation’s best.
At some of our locations, residents are part of your care team. Residents are doctors who work alongside our obstetric-gynecologic faculty to complete three years of training in treating patients.
We provide a full range of healthcare services, including:
Annual wellness examinations and first appointments for girls and teens.
Screenings for cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine cancer to keep you healthy.
Evaluation and treatment of urinary incontinence, as well as gynecologic surgeries for hysterectomies, bladder suspensions, and laparoscopy.
Diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Treatment of abnormal menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain.
Personalized counseling for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during menopause.
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Depending on your overall health and whether there are complications, the frequency of your prenatal visits may be different than this typical schedule:
Weeks 4 to 28: You’ll visit your doctor or midwife once a month.
Weeks 28 to 36: Get ready for twice-monthly visits.
Weeks 36 to delivery: You’re coming around to full term and will have weekly appointments.
Referrals, as necessary, to specialists who are among the nation’s best.
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If you’ve been living with urinary leakage, overactive bladder or another urogynecologic disorder, you know these conditions can affect your daily life along with causing pain, discomfort and social anxiety. Help is available. Our specialists will address your symptoms and get you back to living your life to the fullest.
Childbirth, chronic diseases or surgery can weaken your pelvic floor and cause urogynecologic disorders, including:
Incontinence
Prolapse
Cystocele
Emptying disorders, including constipation
Pelvic discomfort
Overactive bladder
We restore the form and function of the pelvic organs through advanced surgical services and procedures. Depending on the severity of the condition, our experts may recommend the following options:
Medications
Biofeedback (pelvic floor muscle retraining)
Nerve modulation (stimulation of nerves that control the bladder)
Pelvic floor reconstruction, including minimally invasive treatments such as robotic surgery.
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If it’s flu season, or if you’re behind on vaccinations, you may be offered a:
Flu vaccine from October through March.
Tdap vaccine, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough (pertussis). Pertussis is dangerous for babies and is usually passed to them by their parents.
At some of our locations, residents are part of your care team. Residents are doctors who work alongside our obstetric-gynecologic faculty to complete three years of training in treating patients.
Women’s Health - Screenings and Diagnostics
It’s easy for good intentions to go out the window when life gets hectic, but don’t let taking care of yourself be one of them. We offer advanced technology and essential screenings to identify potential health problems and help you live a longer, healthier and happier life.
Screenings for women
During your care appointment, we will offer common care screenings, such as:
Blood work – This may include age- and risk-appropriate screenings, such as cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid, kidney and liver tests.
Bone density testing – These fast and noninvasive screenings can assess your risk for osteoporosis and bone loss.
Colorectal cancer screening – Women over the age of 50 should be screened for colorectal cancer. Options include a colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and FOBT testing (testing for blood in the stool). Some individuals may be screened earlier based on medical conditions and family history.
Mammogram – You may start screening for breast cancer at the age of 40 or 50. Tests are recommended at a minimum of every two years.
Pap smear – This test is performed during a pelvic exam and is an important part of preventing cervical cancer. Screening is usually recommended every three years, beginning at age 21. This interval may change depending on your personal medical history.
Vaccinations – Whether during your annual preventive visit, or at other times, your doctor may recommend vaccines for seasonal flu, tetanus/pertussis, pneumonia, shingles and others.
Community Resources
Need additional resources? Search below for access to free or reduced cost services in your area. Resources include:
Food pantry
Financial assistance
Transportation
Childcare assistance and much more