Obstetrics & Gynecology
February 24, 2020
Reinvigorated After Celiac Disease Diagnosis
Michelle Swosinski was beginning to think she’d never be rid of her chronic abdominal pain. Years of fruitlessly searching for medical help had left the young woman feeling ignored and frustrated. That all changed when Michelle sought care at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where her medical team was committed to finding […]
Tags: Celiac Disease, Dr. Christian Mendez, Dr. Donald Weber, Gluten-free diets, Jennifer Motto, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire
December 23, 2019
Rare Tumor Triggers Life-Threatening Medical Ordeal
Diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumor while she was pregnant, Dr. Staci Tanouye and her husband, Dr. Amit Merchea, turned to a team of Mayo Clinic specialists to safeguard Dr. Tanouye’s health and that of their baby. Under that expert care, their son was safely delivered and the tumor successfully removed.
Tags: Dr Carl Rose, Dr. Amit Merchea, Dr. David Larson, Dr. Geoffrey Thompson, Dr. William Young Jr., Fetal and Maternal Care, Neuroendocrine tumors
December 2, 2019
Wide, Wonderful Smiles After Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Treatment
For Rebecca and J Winkowski, learning that their daughter, Everly, would be born with a cleft lip and palate was an unexpected and unnerving discovery. But after meeting a compassionate team of Mayo Clinic physicians committed to Everly’s care, those feelings of anxiety and apprehension quickly vanished.
Tags: Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic, Dental Specialties, Dr. Chad Rasmussen, Dr. John Volz, Dr. Mari Charisse Trinidad, Dr. Shelagh Cofer, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
October 21, 2019
Lillian’s Gift: Finding New Purpose Driven by Grief
Mark and Anna Stanfield’s daughter, Lillian, arrived at 35 weeks gestation, but she was stillborn. While the family still mourns the loss of their baby girl, they have worked to further research focused on stillbirth, as well as provide comfort to others dealing with pregnancy loss.
Tags: Dr. Norman Davies, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Neonatal ICU, Pregnancy loss
October 11, 2019
A Long Road Through Infertility to Parenthood
Lacey Berning dreamed of having a little girl. What she never imagined, however, was that the journey to that child would be wrought with delays and heartache. But Lacey never gave up hope, and with support from a team of Mayo Clinic infertility specialists, she and her husband finally realized their dream of becoming parents.
Tags: Cassandra Liss, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, Dr. Zaraq Khan, In vitro fertilization, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
July 22, 2019
Expert Fetal Care Makes a Lifesaving Difference for Ulisse
When an ultrasound revealed devastating news about the baby they were expecting, Sara and Ugo Colombo turned to Mayo Clinic. The family’s Mayo care team helped Ulisse Colombo beat long odds and go on to be the happy, active little boy he is today.
Tags: blood transfusion, Cesarean section, Division of Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Dr. Christopher Colby, Dr. Douglas Derleth, Dr. Rodrigo Ruano, fetal anemia, Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Saint Marys Campus, ultrasound
June 7, 2019
Off to New Adventures After Bidding Incontinence Goodbye
For years, Catherine Hebert always carried a pair of underwear in her purse. She often needed them. Affected by stress incontinence, she leaked with even slight exertion. Now, after undergoing an outpatient procedure to treat the incontinence with urinary mesh, Catherine stays dry, and her extra undergarments stay at home.
Tags: Dr. Emanuel Trabuco, incontinence, Pelvic organ prolapse, Transvaginal mesh
June 3, 2019
Special Delivery for the Nardinger Family
When Holly Nardinger went into labor weeks before her due date, Holly’s health care providers in Red Wing, Minnesota, teamed up with a Mayo Clinic neonatologist 50 miles away to ensure baby Clara’s safe arrival.
Tags: Dr. Sarah Helm, Dr. William Carey, Mayo Clinic Children's Center, Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing, Teleneonatology Program, The BirthPlace
May 15, 2019
Thankful for the Gift of Motherhood After a Long and Trying Journey
At times, Jess Pederson thought she might never become a mother. She struggled through infertility treatments and faced the risk of preterm labor. But now, as Jess watches her healthy baby boy thrive, she’s grateful for the compassionate care she received along the way.
Tags: Dr. Suzette Peltier, Infertility Care, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Preterm labor
May 10, 2019
Mother’s Day Has Special Meaning After Stroke and Heart Surgery
After weathering a stroke and heart valve replacement, the prospect for Ashley Zimmerman to fulfill her dream of becoming a mom seemed dim. But with guidance and care from Mayo Clinic specialists, now Ashley is looking forward to celebrating her first Mother’s Day with her baby boy.
Tags: Congenital Heart Disease, Dr. Sabrina Phillips, Heart valve surgery, Maternal cardiology