Women's Health
Northwest Healthcare offers specialized care to address the unique needs of women at every age and stage of life.
Whether you need preventive care and annual screenings; an OB/GYN to help guide you through pregnancy, labor and delivery; or a specialist to manage osteoporosis, urogynecological issues, or another condition, we can help. Northwest Healthcare's range of services for women - from adolescence through menopause and beyond - includes:
- Gynecological care, including contraceptive counseling, help with incontinence and other pelvic floor-related problems and menopause management.
- Maternity care throughout pregnancy, from prenatal monitoring to labor and delivery. At Northwest Medical Center, a certified nurse midwife (CNM) is available to care for women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. CNMs are registered nurses with advanced degrees who are specially trained to manage normal (low-risk) pregnancies, labors and deliveries; offer prenatal education; and provide gynecological care. CNMs may also prescribe medications and perform certain medical procedures. They are licensed to provide care independently, but they also work with other healthcare providers – most often OB/GYNs – when needed or requested. Women seeking a holistic approach to pregnancy and childbirth – with a focus on both physical and emotional health support – often choose a CNM as their primary prenatal and labor/delivery healthcare provider with the goals of healthier pregnancies, fewer medical interventions, easier recoveries, and an optimal start to breastfeeding.
- Minimally invasive surgical treatment options, including laparoscopic and robotic gynecologic and urogynecologic procedures.
- Osteoporosis screening and treatment.
- Preventive screenings and education regarding general breast health, breast and cervical cancers, heart disease and other issues specifically affecting women.
- Yearly well-woman exams, including Pap tests, pelvic and breast exams and an opportunity to ask questions about maximizing your health.