MercyOne Waterloo OB/GYN Ste G4500

At MercyOne, helping you live your best life is our one purpose. When it comes to women’s health care, we know you’re as unique as your individual health care needs. We provide dedicated, comprehensive care for you through all of life’s stages, with services available near you in Cedar Falls, Independence, Waterloo, Oelwein, and Waverly .

MercyOne Waterloo OB/GYN offers comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care for women at every stage of life. Our skilled team of providers is committed to delivering personalized, compassionate support, whether you’re coming in for a routine exam, seeking specialized treatment or navigating care throughout your pregnancy and delivery journey.

Gynecology care

The gynecologists and family medicine providers at MercyOne promote preventive care and regular screenings to ensure you’re living your best and healthiest life.

Annual well-women exams may include:

• Breast exam
• Pap smear
• Pelvic exam
• Preventative screening – Mammogram, bone density exam

We offer the latest treatment options for:

• Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Care
• Menstrual Health Management – irregular, heavy or painful periods
• STD/STI Screening & Treatment
• Uterine fibroids
• Menopause and Perimenopause management
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Urinary & Pelvic Floor Health
• Uterine prolapse
• Vulvar vaginal disease
• Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
• Robotic Assisted Surgery
• Family Planning

Pregnancy and maternity care

At MercyOne, we know that welcoming a baby is one of life’s most meaningful milestones! From the moment you learn you're expecting, to the arrival of your baby and beyond, we’re here to support you every step of the way. You also have 24/7 access to free prenatal sources through our convenient, all-in-one maternity app. This easy-to-use app provides educational content anytime, anywhere along with helpful tools like a kick counter, contraction timer, feeding log and more. Plus, it's available in 18 different languages.

• Comprehensive Prenatal Care - including genetic screening & diagnostic testing, in-office ultrasound
• High Risk Pregnancy Management – specialized care for conditions like hypertension, gestational diabetes, multiple gestation (twins, triplets, etc.), or advanced maternal age.
• Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Midwifery care for low-risk pregnancies
• Childbirth Education
• Breastfeeding support
• Mental Health screening & support
• Support services  

In addition, our team of family medicine and pediatrics providers are here to care for all members of your family going forward.

Maternity App

Labor and delivery

As our patient, you'll experience labor and delivery exclusively in our family-centered MercyOne Waterloo Birth Center. Supported by skilled obstetricians, midwives, family medicine residents and our specially trained nursing team, you’ll receive personalized, compassionate care focused on your safety and comfort.

When to choose your baby’s provider

It’s recommended to start looking for your baby’s doctor three months prior to your due date. MercyOne has both Primary Care Providers  - who take care of your whole family - and Pediatricians, who specialize in care for newborns to adolescents.  

Breastfeeding

Our certified lactation consultants have education and resources available for you regarding breastfeeding and/or pumping, including a breastfeeding support group. We assist with many challenges or questions that may come with breastfeeding, including but not limited to:

• Clogged ducts
• Developing a feeding plan that works for you and your baby
• Difficulty latching
• Engorgement
• Improving your baby’s latch
• Low milk supply
• Maintain, increase or decrease your milk supply
• Mastitis
• Sore or damaged nipples
• Supplemental feeding
• Using a breast pump
• Your baby refusing the breast

Infertility

Our OB/GYN care team provides help and support to those wanting to grow their families, and all of our providers are certified in FEMM.  

Our services include:   

• Fertility planning, counseling and evaluation  
• Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Comprehensive fertility assessment for individuals and couples
  • Hormonal testing
  • Ovulation tracking and cycle monitoring
  • Ultrasound imaging to assess ovarian reserve and uterine health
  • Hysterosalpingography (HSG) to evaluate fallopian tube patency
  • Semen analysis for male partners
• Ovulation induction  

Breast Care

Whether you are going through your first screening mammogram or a follow-up diagnostic view, we provide a full array of services in breast care to get the answers you need. From mammograms, ultrasounds, breast biopsies and breast MRIs, our advanced technology and dedicated care team, should breast cancer be detected, works with you to navigate your individual needs. Our dedicated Breast Care Navigator walks alongside you to guide you through the entire journey, including scheduling and attending appointments, connecting you with resources and helping with referrals to specialists.  

We offer a High-Risk Breast Cancer Screening program with imaging services in Cedar Falls, Oelwein and the Waterloo Breast Center. If you are at a higher risk for breast cancer, we empower you to take control of your breast health.

OB/GYN services are now available at MercyOne Independence Family Medicine, MercyOne Oelwein Family Medicine and MercyOne Waverly Family Medicine. Schedule a visit with our midwife for your annual preventive exam, prenatal and postpartum visits or other gynecological needs. Call 319-272-8200 to schedule an appointment today.

Physical Therapy

Research shows that physical therapy helps with a variety of pelvic diagnoses, including bladder leakage, incontinence or pelvic pain. At MercyOne, we have a multi-disciplinary approach to women’s health physical therapy to ensure you get the care you need. Our physical therapists work with your primary care provider, midwife and/or OB/GYN, along with a behavioral health and/or pain management provider to offer you the best, most comprehensive care. From diagnosis to rehabilitation, we are here for you.

Bone Density

Women are at a higher risk of osteoporosis and the risk increases with age. MercyOne provides the most accurate test available for detecting osteoporosis and other bone diseases. The DEXA (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry) scan takes about 10 to 15 minutes and measures the bone loss in your hips and spine. The DEXA scan is similar to having a standard x-ray with only a very small amount of radiation being used.