A family doctor is concerned with the general health needs of people of all ages. Focusing on the primary care of you and your family, he or she can refer you to a specialist or community resources when appropriate.
Some women choose an obstetrician/gynecologist as a main health care provider. OB/GYNs are doctors who specialize in the care of the female reproductive system, including pregnancy and childbirth. Nurse practitioners also can specialize in health care for women.
Your bones and muscles form the framework of your body. An orthopedic surgeon is a doctor who uses medical, surgical and physical means to preserve and restore this framework.
Allina Pregnancy Care can help you give your child the best possible beginning. Many moms from our clinic deliver their babies at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.