Gynecology Archives - Sanford Health News

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

Alexa Olson ⋅ 8 min read

Two women hugging and smiling

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

Lacey Krebsbach, MD ⋅ 9 min read

Sanford Health, Jane Thaden Lawson

Being pregnant with twins pushed aside my tendency to plan

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

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

Birth suite at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls

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

Kelly and Scott Krenzel with their two sons, Henry (top) and Finnegan

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

Supportive couple. A woman and man embrace by a window.

Syphilis among the STDs that are on the rise

That painless spot on your hand, tongue or genitals might be more serious than you think.

SHN Staff ⋅ 10 min read

Rachel Peterson

Tips for early breastfeeding

It’s World Breastfeeding week. Learn more about tips for breastfeeding from Rachel Peterson, MD. Q: What makes breastmilk important? A: Breastmilk is a perfect baby food. It contains the right amount of nutrients, provides infection-fighting antibodies and is gentle on a developing stomach, intestines and other body systems. Q: How do I get started breastfeeding? A: […]

Jon Berg ⋅ 5 min read

Flexible pregnant woman

Exercise during pregnancy: Is it safe?

“For healthy women with normal pregnancies, most exercises are safe, but a few changes or adjustments may be necessary."

Kim Tubbs ⋅ 5 min read

A doctor prepares for a caesarean section at Sanford Bemidji C-suite

C-section suite at Sanford Bemidji keeps families together

"Instead of splitting up, the new operating room will allow for the recovery of mom and the baby together.”

Pat Miller ⋅ 6 min read

Jada Shoemaker and her family pose for a picture in front of their house.

Becoming a mom at Sanford Health

Jada Shoemaker shares experience giving birth at Sanford Health

Lauren Peters Erling ⋅ 3 min read

How to enjoy, not just endure, times of morning sickness

What you should know about morning sickness during pregnancy

Heather Spies, MD ⋅ 15 min read

Physical therapy options for pelvic floor pain, incontinence

Cancer treatments can affect the pelvic floor.

Jill Ehrmantraut ⋅ 10 min read

Pelvic Floor Clinic: Improving patients’ quality of life

Alexa Olson ⋅ 8 min read

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

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 20 min read

Syphilis among the STDs that are on the rise

SHN Staff ⋅ 10 min read

Postpartum bleeding follows festive, ‘picture-perfect’ birth

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 28 min read