4 Reasons Prenatal Care is Key to a Healthy Mom and Baby
If you were suddenly diagnosed with a serious illness or medical problem, you’d probably book the first appointment to seek out guidance and treatment from your healthcare provider, right? Pregnancy––though a temporary health condition––shouldn’t be any different. Finding maternity care and an OB/GYN doctor is even more important as the maternal mortality rate in the […]
Pregnancy and Birth During COVID-19: How to Prepare
While pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic is full of unknowns, there are many things you can do to help protect yourself and your infant. Here are some tips from the Riverview Health OB/GYN physicians and hospitalists to help keep your growing family safe. Before Delivery Practice good hand hygiene. It may sound overly simple, but […]
What to Expect When Delivering at Riverview Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To those who are delivering here soon at Riverview Health during the COVID-19 pandemic—take a deep breath. We know that there is a lot of uncertainty right now and you may be feeling anxious. Please rest assured that the Riverview Health maternity team is doing everything possible to ensure a healthy environment for your labor, […]
A Tall Order: Beating Breast Cancer and Lymphedema
Shannon Watson’s phone began to ring. As a Riverview Health employee herself, she quickly recognized the number as her doctor’s office. Shannon excused herself from her desk to take the call in private. During the call Shannon got the news she had been fearing—she had breast cancer. Once back at her desk, the severity of […]
#MyFocus: Meet Dr. Ashley Seidner
Meet Ashley Seidner, DO, a physician at Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN. Dr. Seidner enjoys educating, empowering and caring for women while building long-lasting relationships with her patients. Dr. Seidner believes it’s her privilege to advocate for women and to provide high-quality care for them through all stages of their lives—from adolescence to maternity, menopause and […]
Tips for Returning from Maternity Leave
First, when you’re pregnant, it’s important to start thinking about when to tell your supervisor the exciting news. Although it’s completely up to you, supervisors may feel more prepared if you speak to them prior to telling your team. Once you’ve discussed your pregnancy with your supervisor, it’s time to understand your maternity leave options. […]
Returning to Work After A Baby
Welcoming a new baby can trigger a rollercoaster of emotions. A newborn means making changes to life as you know it and adjusting to a new normal. No matter how prepared you are, you might find adapting to your new life can bring challenges. But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Valerie […]
#MyFocus: Made for Medicine
It’s not very often a child decides their future career at 6 years old. Many children aspire to be a police officer, a firefighter or a doctor – but change their minds as they get older. And many young adults set off for college with a career path in mind – only to change their […]
Detecting Cancer With the Most Accurate Mammogram
Sarah Ochs Riverview Health Bone & Breast Center supervisor While getting an annual mammogram is certainly not the most pleasant experience for a woman, it’s a necessary one. One woman in eight will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime, and 80 percent of those diagnosed have no family history. While there is no definitive research […]
#MyFocus: Giving New Life
Meet Rachel Davenport, MD, an OB/GYN physician at Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN. Becoming a doctor was always the plan for Dr. Davenport, even as a little girl. She remembers using the toy doctor set her parents bought her and pretending to play doctor with her stuffed animals. “Because I knew at a young age, my […]