Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

UI Health Care teams are leading collective efforts to fill OB care gaps—particularly in rural areas of the state.

After a national search, Christian Pettker, MD, has been selected to serve as chair and department executive officer of the OBGYN department

CENTER FOR ADVANCED REPRODUCTIVE CARE CLINIC in Des Moines receives "Exceptional Patient Experience Team Award" and OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY CLINIC on the University campus receives "Journey to Success Team Award"

Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA, clinical professor and vice chair for clinical operations in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been appointed interim chair and departmental executive officer (DEO) of the department, effective Feb. 14.

The biobank includes the 'leftovers' from otherwise routine prenatal tests donated by Iowa women.

Recognizing providers with top scores for patient experience

Women’s Health Tissue Repository sheds light on high-risk pregnancies.

Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, vice president for medical affairs and dean at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, wins Robert Wood Johnson Foundation David E. Rogers Award.

When a pregnant person has a substance use disorder, seeking treatment can be a minefield. They’re often survivors of abuse and trauma, and they may distrust a health care system that previously treated them poorly. They may also face barriers to care, especially if they live in a rural area far from a community hospital or clinic

Excellence in Quality Award—Stephanie Radke, MD