care for every woman

picking the provider that's right for you

When you are deciding whether to have a baby, there are so many things to think about. Names, nursery colors and crib choices are all running through your mind. But while you are planning, don’t forget about one of the most important decisions you can make before your baby arrives. Who do you want caring for you and your baby before and during delivery?

Reproductive Medicine

If you are struggling to conceive, there are reproductive medicine specialists at your disposal to help you on your path to parenthood. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of advanced reproductive endocrinology care. This includes in vitro fertilization, artificial insemination, assisted hatching, intrauterine insemination, ovulation induction and more. While the world of reproductive health can be confusing, the infertility experts at Sanford Health are dedicated to helping you understand the process from testing to treatment. This approach helps you improve your chances of success. The reproductive team at Sanford Health is proud to have success rates 10 percent higher than the national average.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Known for longer appointment times, a certified nurse midwife can be a great fit for a new mom. During one-on-one sessions, you and your certified nurse midwife will have a chance to discuss any concerns and issues you have while planning for the birth experience you want. And while certified nurse midwives are advocates of low-intervention births, you will still have access to all birthing options while in their care, including epidurals.

Your relationship with your certified nurse midwife doesn’t have to end after labor. Sanford Health’s four certified nurse midwives are available to care for all your women’s health needs including annual appointments, midlife care and more.

Doula

A doula is a labor coach, there to provide emotional support and encouragement throughout the delivery. She can talk through all your birthing options for pain relief or distraction and coach you on breathing and more. Doulas work alongside your nurses, advanced practice providers and doctors to provide a reassuring presence and help you navigate the birth process. Sanford Health doulas are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can choose to sign up for a doula prior to going into labor or you can simply request one when you arrive at the hospital.

Maternal Fetal Medicine

If your pregnancy comes with complications, maternal fetal medicine experts are there for additional support. Through a variety of services, high-risk pregnancies are monitored by experts to protect the health of mother and child before, during and after labor. Advanced care from the maternal fetal medicine team at Sanford Health includes genetic counseling, 3D ultrasound, diagnostic testing and more.

Your nurse navigator will guide you through scheduling your appointments, seeing the right specialists and helping you understand costs. In addition to seeing our team, you can continue prenatal care with your own obstetrician close to home.

Pelvic Health

Once a little one has arrived, some women experience pelvic floor and bladder health issues later on in life. Women with urinary incontinence now have an option for complete care from a variety of experts, all in one visit. At the Sanford Health Pelvic Floor Clinic, you can expect a half-day interdisciplinary appointment that will include an examination, education and physical therapy. These appointments give you the resources to better understand normal bladder function, causes of common issues and what treatments are available (without surgery), oftentimes positively impacting your quality of life.

IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION about women’s health services at Sanford Health, visit womens.sanfordhealth.org.