• Midwives are part of pregnancy care spectrum
    May 16 2024

    In this episode, we are learning about midwifery and the practice of caring for women in pregnancy, newborns, and also families. If you are a patient exploring provider options and maybe you're wondering if a midwife would be a good fit, you have come to the right place. Here at Sanford Health, we are so fortunate to have so many wonderful midwives across the region, and Amanda Sauer is one of them in North Dakota. She is a certified nurse-midwife at the Southpointe Clinic in Fargo ND.

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    13 mins
  • From IVF to NICU: One couple’s road to starting a family
    Apr 24 2024

    Polly and Nikki Gill dreamed of starting a family together. But soon after "graduating" from fertility to pregnancy care, complications arose. In this episode, hear their story about starting a family through in vitro fertilization, going through a high-risk pregnancy, and experiencing the ups and downs of the NICU. Our host is Alan Helgeson with Sanford Health News.

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    26 mins
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction explained, and how to fix it
    Mar 13 2024

    This episode is all about pelvic floor dysfunction, specifically what that is and when you should seek care. Our guests are Lindsey Sandbeck, PT, and Melissa Pytlik Monson, PA, from Fargo, North Dakota. Lindsey is a physical therapist specializing in both orthopedics and women's health, and Melissa is a physician assistant specializing in women's health as well. Both of these providers work with patients at the Sanford Pelvic Floor Clinic in Fargo.

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    27 mins
  • Reasons you may not be enjoying sex
    Dec 14 2023

    In this episode, we are having a sex talk specifically about why you might not be enjoying your sex life. Well, if you're someone who just doesn't like sex or intimacy, I'm here to say that's OK. But we're going to take a deep dive into some of the reasons why you might not be enjoying it and how to overcome that.

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    20 mins
  • Choosing the right birth control
    Dec 7 2023

    On this episode, we are talking about birth control, or contraception, the use of medication devices or procedures to prevent pregnancy. And there are so many different types. For a lot of us, it can be very overwhelming.

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    31 mins
  • PCOS can affect your fertility and more
    Oct 30 2023

    On this episode, we are talking about polycystic ovary syndrome, or more commonly referred to as PCOS. And joining me for this conversation is Dr. Keith Hansen, who is a specialist in fertility and reproductive medicine at the Sanford Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinic in Sioux Falls.

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    29 mins
  • Prep for baby, postpartum, and ‘fourth trimester'
    Jul 31 2023

    In this episode, we are focusing on postpartum and what women can expect those first minutes, hours, days, weeks after pregnancy, labor and delivery, often referred to as the fourth trimester. Our guest is Kayla Quinn, who is a certified nurse midwife at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota.

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    28 mins
  • Protecting our mental health postpartum
    Apr 18 2023

    “Her Kind of Healthy” is designed to bring you honest conversations about self-care, happiness, your overall well-being with our Sanford Health experts. This episode, we are focusing on the topic of postpartum depression.

    Karla Salem is a certified social at Sanford Health who specializes in women’s health. With over 22 years at Sanford Health, Karla has cared for more than 25,000 women pregnant or postpartum.

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    31 mins