Category Archives: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Prenatal Education Class: A special relationship between 3 moms and daughters

March 1st, 2013 - 8:00 am

In the Winter of 2011, my husband Cameron and I (Megan Rask) were expecting our first child. We were beyond thrilled! I had been doing my care with the midwives at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. Of course, I wanted to sign … Continue reading →

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Specialized care team approach helps triumph over high risk pregnancy

December 12th, 2012 - 8:00 am

Rachel Willenberg rides a rollercoaster of symptoms that finally leads to treatment, and the family she’s always wanted. Continue reading →

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Loving care, answered prayers and a bake sale

November 14th, 2012 - 11:03 am

For Carey Deacon, the support of co-workers along with her daughter’s medical care reaffirmed her decision to return to work at the “only place she felt passionate about.” Carey Deacon sped from her mother’s graveside to the emergency room with … Continue reading →

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Patient Shares about Birthing Experience and Fictional Blog Story

June 12th, 2012 - 2:55 pm

I have been a Mayo Clinic patient and resident of Rochester, Mn for the past fifteen years or more. I have four daughters and each of them have been born under the care of Mayo physicians. I want to take this … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Gift of Life – Via Gestational Surrogacy

November 9th, 2011 - 2:11 pm

My story began almost 4 years ago with the birth of my husband’s and my first son, Aidan, born September 2007.  Mayo Clinic became involved with my story when they delivered our second son in July 2010.  This beautiful child, … Continue reading →

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Crohn’s Disease and Pregnancy

July 22nd, 2010 - 6:00 am

When I walked into Dr. Sunanda Kane’s office at Mayo Clinic, I was crying. I had been diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease not long before, and I was devastated by the news. I know some people who have Crohn’s, and they … Continue reading →

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