The Women’s Hospital—A Place for All Your Life

We're learning that many women who are pregnant could benefit greatly with help from perinatal support consults for substance use. Sarah Jenkins, a perinatal social worker, discusses perinatal support consults for substance use and how patients can gain access to them.

A majority of women with pelvic organ prolapse are asymptomatic and you may be able to relieve some symptoms without surgery. Dr. Allen Mehr discusses non- surgical treatment options for pelvic organ prolapse.

A majority of women with pelvic organ prolapse are asymptomatic and you may be able to relieve some symptoms without surgery however there are still surgical options. Join us for Part 2 as Dr. Allen Mehr discusses surgical options.

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US and is a rising concern for American parents and their teens. Nurse Practitioner Katie Lawless discusses HPV prevention and cancer awareness.

Having your first C-Section is both a happy and a nervous time. Dr. Constantine Scordalakes discusses what you can expect when you're getting a c-section to help put your mind at ease.

Parenthood is challenging enough so what happens when your child has feeding difficulties? Speech and Language Pathologist Lori Henderson discusses strategies for how we can help children with feeding difficulties.

Lymphedema is most commonly diagnosed after cancer treatments so what is it and what can you do about it? Physical Therapist Assistant Stephanie Retter raises Lymphedema & Lymphedema SOZO awareness and discusses possible treatment options.

You may look to Deaconess for help with lactation but did you know that The Women's Hospital is also a milk depot? Registered Nurse and Lactation Consultant Andrea Klotz discusses what a milk depot is, who can donate, and more.

We read and hear so much about vaccines and it's something that expecting parents should be thinking about. Dr. Barton Staat discusses what parents should know about vaccinations during pregnancy.

As we age, there's a lot to keep track of and ask our primary care physician about, such as bone density. Jennifer Thompson discusses more about how to stay on top of bone density and the latest bone density scans.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so it's the perfect time to think about prevention and protection. Claire Sutherby discusses what high risk breast advance practice providers do and how best to protect ourselves and our loved ones against breast cancer.

It seems like the guidelines for how often to get a mammogram are slightly changing all the time. Breast Center Regulatory and Technical Lead Mary Maurer discusses who should be getting a mammogram, when to get one, and what you can expect.

Community educators will discuss the importance of their jobs/high mortality rates in Indiana, the importance of education in the community.

We hear a lot about what happens before and during a caesarian section but what about what happens after? Shandli Joyce discusses how to care for your body after a caesarian delivery and the benefits of physical therapy for post partum parents.

There are so many options for couples who want to start a family these days and so many questions surrounding reproductive law. In today's episode, we're doing a reproductive law q&a with Amanda Sapp, a solo practitioner and owner of both Sapp Law Office and The Stork's Nest Surrogacy Agency.

As so many couples know, a due date is not always exactly on the money. Sometimes, the parents and the babies have a need for special services. Dr. Ron Pyle and Dr. Brennan Fitpatrick discuss the maternal and neonatal transport services at The Women's Hospital.

Kristen Tobin shares her pregnancy journey.

As so many couples can testify, the path to parenthood is not always an easy one however there is help along the way for those who may struggle with PCOS. Stephanie Green, an advanced practice provider at Boston IVF, discusses PCOS, how it's diagnosed, fertility options available for those who suffer from PCOS, and more.

The road to sobriety from addiction can be a long and winding one. Barbara Lynch takes us through her journey to recovery.

Over the past 15 years, TriState Perinatology has slowly but surely become the largest non-academic, maternal-fetal medical practice in the state of Indiana. Dr. Brennan Fitzpatrick discusses how TriState Perinatology came to be.

Fertility treatment is now commonplace around the world but for first timers negotiating these waters, there are a lot of questions around financing their fertility journey. Kymberli Seibert discusses Boston IVF fertility and finances.

10 years of cancer treatments---that's been Kelly Rode's story since 2013 when she was first diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. Kelly discusses her journey, her recovery, and how she has been through it at all at Deaconess.

Parents of newborns are sometimes called to spend time with their babies in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU. Kelly Carrico, RN Clinical Nurse & Manager of the NICU, and Cara Wongngamnit, Director of Newborn Services in Administration, walks you through what to expect during your baby's stay in the Women's Hospital NICU.

Fertility treatments have come a long way since their beginning. Dr. Libby Brown discusses what patients can expect while on their fertility journey at The Women's Hospital.

There has been so much in the news lately about genetic testing. Elizabeth Johnson discusses Genesight, how it can help with medicine management, figuring out what type of medication is best for certain diagnoses, and more.

Good nutrition is hard enough to come by in our own adult lives and often, it's even more difficult for our children. Abigail Ungetheim discusses the Developmental Clinic, how a baby gets referred to the clinic, the nutritional services offered for pediatric patients, and more.

In the fourth episode of our patient series, Andrea Kohlmeyer describes her Boston IVF journey and how COVID affected her pregnancy.

In the third episode of our patient series, Jordana Fowler describes her Boston IVF journey and how she found out about the program.

In the second episode of our patient series, Amber Santana describes her Boston IVF journey and her experience as a gestational carrier.

This month, Deaconess The Women's Hospital is hosting a miniseries focusing on the personal journeys and stories of our patients. In the first installment, Mariah Stubblefield shares her experience with Boston IVF as well as her fertility journey.

Many parents believe in the benefits of co-sleeping without really researching the dangers. Dr. Jenny Camacho, Neonatologist at The Women's Hospital and Taylor Fauerbach, RN are here to share the real life dangers of co-sleeping families.

The Women's Cancer Center at Deaconess is ever expanding. In today's episode, we welcome Dr. Jeffrey Fowler to The Women's Cancer Center and learn more about his background, what brought him to Deaconess, and his approach to medical care.

Whether you are a new mom looking for a subtle pick-me-up or a seasoned mother that is noticing how things have changed over time, Dr. Kottwitz with Deaconess Plastic Surgery has the mommy makeover for you!

April 11th-17th is Black Maternal Health Week and Lori Grimm is here to talk more about Black Maternal Health Week as well as raise awareness of Black maternal mortality.

The Women's Cancer Center at Deaconess is always innovating. Dusty Fiester discusses prehabilitation, or prehab, and how it can help prevent lymphedema in cancer rehabilitation.

Many of us have heard stories about sepsis in newborn children less than 4 weeks old. Dr. Jenny Camacho discusses the warning signs of sepsis and how The Women's Hospital treats late onset sepsis in the neonate.

The way life starts in the human body is a source of eternal fascination. Dr. Daniel Griffin discusses how semen analysis can be a helpful diagnostic tool when it comes to reproduction.

We all know that military and civilian pilots do a lot of training via simulation exercises, but what about healthcare providers? Dr. Barton Staat discusses simulation education at The Women's Hospital.

We all want the best for our babies and want to protect them any way we can. Taylor Fauerbach and Dr. Jenny Camacho discuss safe sleep, SIDS, and how you can reduce the risk for your baby.

Have you ever wondered what makes The Women's Hospital a unique and incredible place to work? Christie Hunt discusses the benefits of working at The Women's Hospital and how you can start your career there.

Humans are made up of a lot of moving parts and we don't always think about checking up on all of them. Dr. Samer Schuman discusses cervical cancer awareness and why it's so important to screen early and often.

Now, more than ever, people need to stay on top of their breast health. Today, Claire Sutherby talks more about the High Risk Breast Program at The Women's Hospital.

Amanda Phelps-Jones discusses urinary incontinence and stress incontinence, the differences between the two, and some of the treatment options available for both.

So you're pregnant and worried about the vaccine? It's only natural. Dr. Spencer Kuper explores the correlation between the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy, therapies, and what to anticipate if you get the virus.

Dr. Libby Brown explores the stages of grief and how to cope with the loss of a loved one.

Todd Schimmel explores what it's like to experience the loss of a child and how he navigated his way through his own grief.

Stephanie Green discusses what the fertility process looks like for same sex couples.

Keri Claybourn discusses SOZO, bioimpedence, L-Dex Scores, and possible prevention.

Dr. Kara Geoghegan de-stigmatizes "embarrassing" questions you may have before an OBGYN appointment.

Elizabeth Johnson discusses how The Women's Hospital helps patients manage their medications and stay compliant with treatment.

Andrea Klotz discusses the Milk Depot donation process, who is eligible to be a donor, and the rewarding aspects of becoming a donor.