Gynecology Archives - Sanford Health News

Dr. Michelle Baack stands next to her research student Eli Louwagie

Aspiring doctor values research experience at Sanford lab

Eli Louwagie's study of heart development earns him national recognition

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

A newborn baby boy breastfeeding for the first time in hospital.

5 breastfeeding tips for new moms

Rachel Peterson, MD ⋅ 5 min read

Dr. Chery Hysjulien, Dr. Lyndsey Harper and Dr. Shelby Terstriep stand together during their efforts on the Rosy app

Cancer & intimacy: Sanford docs add to an app for that

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

A pregnant woman, Michele Sorenson, is held by her husband, Kyle. They appreciate the prenatal video visit option

Prenatal video visit option pleases couple and OB/GYN

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Smiling Dr. Abrea Roark talks with a patient in an exam room. The patient's back is to the camera.

What women ask about, and what their doctors tell them

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 22 min read

Dr. Johnna Nynas talks with patient Carrie Wilcoxen in an office.

After a move, busy mom found new doctor and ideal solution

Hysterectomy eliminated persistent problem of heavy bleeding and pain

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 6 min read

A menopausal woman sits in a waiting room looking over her medical records with a nurse.

5 things women should know about menopause

Hot flashes, sure, but fast heartbeat? Learn common symptoms of midlife changes

Kathleen Perkerewicz, MD ⋅ 4 min read

Woman with stomach ache lying on the sofa.

Effective ways to ease periods for women and teens

Women's health specialist recommends comfort care and hormonal options

Taya Ordahl ⋅ 8 min read

Three women sit on a blue couch with coffee mugs in their hands. They are smiling and laughing.

Pelvic Floor Clinic: Improving patients’ quality of life

Patients can get urogynecology help with therapy, classes and new habits

Alexa Olson ⋅ 8 min read

health screenings women: two women middle age and older laughing embracing eachother

A healthy life: Advice for women from their 20s to their 80s

Health screenings for women vary based on your age and stage of life.

Lacey Krebsbach, MD ⋅ 9 min read

Sanford Health, Jane Thaden Lawson

Being pregnant with twins pushed aside my tendency to plan

It helped to have few expectations when labor, delivery turned out to be erratic

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 12 min read

Sanford Health LPN Joan Muller receives a hug from Dr. Ashley Briggs (in floral dress) after being presented with a check for $1,000 raised from sales of Dr. Briggs' handmade earrings.

Co-workers rally for nurse Joan Muller as she faces cancer

LPN gets blessings back after decades of encouraging patients and team

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 24 min read

Nurse Eskedar Yimer at Sanford Health doing a checkup on a newborn

Eskedar Yimer’s trek from Ethiopian engineer to S.D. nurse

She went from being a grateful patient to treasured Sanford Health employee.

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 20 min read

Expectant mom sitting amidst friends carrying babies outside restaurant

Learn secrets for an easier labor and delivery

Relax and prepare your mind and body for the marathon of giving birth

SHN Staff ⋅ 16 min read

family with two kids smiling

Postpartum bleeding follows festive, ‘picture-perfect’ birth

Mom thought of husband and baby: “I don’t know if I’ll see these guys again.”

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 28 min read

Cancer & intimacy: Sanford docs add to an app for that

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

Aspiring doctor values research experience at Sanford lab

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read