Women's care

We are proud to have a designated place for women to go for all their imaging needs. At the Women's Diagnostic Center, located within the hospital, we not only offer screening mammograms but also bone density testing to identify bone mineral loss and the presence of osteoporosis.

Some diagnostic services we offer include:

• Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Breast ultrasound
• Digital mammography
• Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans

We are here throughout your pregnancy to help you prepare for the big day. Our Cradle Club classes are available to help you and your family members prepare for labor and delivery and life with a newborn.

Following childbirth, we practice couplet care and daily quiet times to help you and your baby bond. Our staff includes board-certified lactation consultants who are available to facilitate the breastfeeding process, so you can feel confident in feeding your baby before leaving the hospital.

Maternal fetal medicine

At our hospital, we provide specialized care for pregnancies with a high risk for complications due to a variety of factors, such as age or a pre-existing medical condition. Our staff includes perinatologists, and we have a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on-site to meet your baby's medical needs following birth.

Every woman experiences life changes that can impact pelvic health, such as changes in muscles due to aging, childbirth, weight gain and menopause.

Expert care for pelvic floor disorders

Pelvic floor disorders are some of the main gynecological and urogynecological conditions we treat. The pelvic floor is the set of ligaments, muscles and connective tissue in the lower pelvis that supports the pelvic organs, including the:

• Bladder
• Bowel
• Rectum
• Uterus
• Vagina

Pelvic floor disorders may result from tears in the connective tissue or weakened pelvic muscles. When this occurs, women may begin to have problems controlling certain bodily functions, resulting in conditions such as urinary incontinence. Common symptoms of pelvic floor disorders include:

• Bowel, gas or stool leakage
• Difficulty emptying the bladder or having a bowel movement
• Overactive bladder
• Urine leakage

Risk factors for pelvic floor disorders

Several factors can contribute to pelvic floor disorders, including:

• Age
• Childbirth
• Diet
• Chronic constipation
• Heavy lifting
• Menopause
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Race
• Sexual dysfunction
• Smoking

Pelvic floor disorder treatment options

Our specialists provide a variety of noninvasive treatment options and minimally invasive procedures to correct pelvic floor disorders. Treatment may include:

• Dietary changes
• Electrical stimulation
• Lifestyle changes, such as managing weight or quitting smoking
• Medications
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Pelvic floor exercises
• Physical therapy
• Prosthetic support device

We are committed to remaining on the forefront of innovative techniques and technological advancements in gynecological surgery. We were the first hospital in the area to use robotic surgical technology to perform gynecological and urogynecological procedures. With more robotic surgical optionsavailable than ever before, we can help by offering surgeries that use smaller incisions and offer shorter recovery periods.

Our robotic surgical options in gynecology include:

• Hysterectomy — Removal of the uterus
• Myomectomy — Removal of uterine fibroids
• Sacrocolpopexy — Repair of pelvic organ prolapse