The Blog :: Important Health News for Women

Everyone, even strangers, have an opinion about what pregnant women should or should not do. This judgement holds true for what they choose to eat and drink. To every pregnant woman who has felt judged in the coffee line or desperately dreamed of a cold cut sandwich, we hear you and we get it! A few things are on the “never” eat list during pregnancy but most things just need adjustments and moderation. Let’s talk about the top 7 foods and drinks to avoid in pregnancy and what that actually means for you.

What happens to endometriosis symptoms after menopause? Find out what the expert says. Dr. Moona talks about endometriosis and menopause.

Dr. Ashford and the surgical team at Minnesota Women's Care perform all types of hysterectomies – though the majority of hysterectomies are total laparoscopic hysterectomies. In certain cases, this has not been possible. Now there is good news for women about the potential for supracervical hysterectomies (where the cervix is spared). For the right patient, this new procedure has great benefits – especially its 6-day recovery.

We are so proud of the amazing providers on our team. Through our OBGYNs, Urogynecologists, Nurse Practitioners, and Nurse Midwives, we are able to provide the kind of personalized care that is the foundation of everything we do.

3D Mammography (breast tomosynthesis) is a new screening and diagnostic breast imaging tool that provides greater detail. It is done at the same time as a 2D digital mammogram in just a few extra seconds of time on the same equipment. Minnesota Women's Care offers this amazing technology to all women in a small, comfortable mammography suite.