Whether you’re welcoming your first baby or growing your family, your preferences and healthcare goals matter. At Ascension Saint Thomas, your maternity care team takes time to get to know you, answer your questions, and support your birth experience.

You’ll have access to a multispecialty team throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum recovery. More families choose Ascension Saint Thomas for the birth of their baby than any other health system in Tennessee.

Specialized care for high-risk pregnancies

If you need advanced pregnancy care, our maternal fetal medicine (MFM) specialists provide care for high-risk pregnancies and pregnancy complications.

For newborn emergencies and advanced neonatal care, Ascension Saint Thomas offers:

• Level III Beaman NICU at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown

• Level II Lee and Susan Moss Family NICU at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital

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As women age, healthcare needs can change. Pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause may affect pelvic floor health and lead to bladder, vaginal, or pelvic conditions.

At Ascension Medical Group Center for Female Pelvic Medicine, our specialists diagnose and treat pelvic floor disorders using personalized treatment plans designed around your symptoms and goals. In partnership with our Menopause Wellness Center, women also have access to specialized menopause care focused on whole-body wellness and symptom management through every stage of midlife health.

Learn more about women’s pelvic health services and treatment options.

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Regular breast screenings are an important part of preventive women’s healthcare. Annual mammograms beginning at age 40 can help detect breast cancer earlier.

At Ascension Saint Thomas, we offer advanced breast imaging services, including 3D mammography technology.

By understanding your personal and family health history, our care teams help recommend the breast screening plan that’s right for you.

Talk with your doctor anytime you notice changes or have concerns between screenings.

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Staying healthy starts with having a doctor who listens and understands your healthcare goals.

Your primary care doctor can help with:

• Annual wellness exams

• Preventive screenings and vaccinations

• Minor illnesses and injuries

• Mental and emotional health concerns

• Chronic condition management

If you need specialty care, your doctor will connect you to the right specialists within Ascension Saint Thomas.

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Cardiologists at Ascension Saint Thomas provide heart care tailored to women’s health needs.

Our specialists diagnose and treat heart conditions that commonly affect women, including:

• Heart disease

• Heart attack

• Chronic chest pain

• Pregnancy-related heart complications

We also provide perinatal cardiac care for women at increased risk for heart complications during pregnancy and follow-up care after preeclampsia.

Virtual visits may also be available for some appointments.

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A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. At Ascension Saint Thomas, our multidisciplinary cancer care teams provide personalized treatment and support throughout your care journey.

If you have a family history of cancer, we also offer genetic counseling and testing.