Women's care

Women’s health specialists in Charleston, SC

Women need a wide variety of medical services, including well-woman checks, adolescent exams, maternity care and help with menopause. As women in South Carolina's Lowcountry move from youth to maturity, Trident Health System provides comprehensive services to address their needs in every life stage.

Whether you're getting ready to have a baby or need surgery for a gynecologic condition, the compassionate, experienced obstetric and gynecologic specialists at Summerville Medical Center are dedicated to giving you the highest quality care.

For more information about our women's health programs, call (843) 797-3463.

Women's services we offer

From routine care to complex situations, our women's specialists are experienced in a wide range of conditions that affect a woman's health.

Childbirth and postpartum services

Labor and delivery services at Summerville Medical Center are focused on providing a smooth, comfortable experience based on your desired birth plan. We feature spa-like birthing suites with mood lighting, a specially trained delivery team and support staff and advanced technology to make you feel supported from the moment you arrive until you leave with your little one.

Some of the childbirth services we offer include:

• Newborn classes
• Wireless fetal monitoring during labor
• Skin-to-skin bonding time and rooming-in
• Breastfeeding support, with help from lactation consultants
• OB/GYN hospitalist program for 24/7 obstetrics coverage at the hospital
• Postpartum mental health support for women experiencing depression after childbirth
• Obstetric emergency room services and on-site neonatal care to expedite care if an emergency should arise during your pregnancy or delivery

High-risk pregnancy management

Summerville Medical Center's Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinic is open five days a week to offer specialized care for expectant mothers—and their unborn babies—if your pregnancy is classified as high risk. Conditions that contribute to a high-risk pregnancy include hypertension, previous complex pregnancies, being pregnant with multiples, genetic history and age.

Our perinatologists (maternal-fetal experts) evaluate high-risk mothers-to-be on a consistent basis while also tracking fetal development. Services include:

• Advanced ultrasound services
• Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Genetic counseling and testing
• Perinatal evaluation and treatment plan for each high-risk patient.
• Prenatal testing

Breast care

Consistently evaluating your breast health is paramount to the early detection of breast cancer. A full spectrum of breast imaging and diagnostics, including mammograms and biopsies, are performed at the Trident Breast Care Center and Summerville Breast Center, plus normal ultrasounds and screening for osteoporosis.

Additionally, we offer mammograms at Moncks Corner Medical Center, so you don't have to travel far from home for a breast cancer screening.

Should you receive a breast cancer diagnosis, Trident Health's cancer care program offers advanced treatment options and support throughout your cancer journey.

Gynecologic surgery

For some women, certain conditions like uterine fibroids endometriosis require surgical intervention. Our gynecologic surgeons are trained in minimally invasive robotic surgery for a variety of these types of procedures, including:

• Single-site hysterectomy
• Myomectomy (fibroid removal)
• Endometriosis resection

Robot-assisted surgery allows the surgeon to be extremely precise and requires smaller incisions than traditional surgery, meaning the patient experiences less pain, reduced blood loss and scarring, a shorter hospital stay and a faster recovery.

Obstetric & Gynecology Residency Program

In 2022, Summerville Medical Center launched an Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program. This program marks another important milestone for Summerville Medical Center's growing women's and children's program to help train the next generation of caregivers for women across the Lowcountry.

For more information, visit Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program.

Urogynecology

Trident Health System's urogynecology program focuses on providing personalized Urogynecological treatment in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Urogynecology is the board certified surgical subspecialty of comprehensive female pelvic health encompassing related urology, gynecology, colorectal and neurologic conditions. Our treatment services include conditions such as:

• Vaginal, bladder and rectal prolapse
• Pelvic or lower back pain
• Incontinence (urinary and/or fecal)

Often, pelvic floor therapy can be helpful in resolving some issues. When surgery is needed, some pelvic floor disorders can be treated with minimally invasive robotic surgery. To schedule a pelvic floor therapy appointment, contact (843) 970-5020.