Fertility and family planning can feel overwhelming, especially when you don't know what's normal and where to start. Join us as we break down what impacts fertility, when to start thinking about it, and how to understand your body before pregnancy.

In this episode of Health Her Way, hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert welcome Dr. Mia Mowzoon, OB-GYN at Covenant Health, to talk about the factors that can influence fertility, common misconceptions about getting pregnant, and what women should know when they begin thinking about starting or growing their families.

Dr. Mia Mowzoon Bio:

Dr. Mia Mowzoon is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Covenant Health. Dr. Mowzoon completed her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwell Staten Island University Hospital. Her training included emphasis on abnormal bleeding, and treatment of fibroids through minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery.

She trained in a high-volume obstetric setting, giving her the experience to confidently manage the unpredictability of pregnancy. Dr. Mowzoon is focused on creating the best possible birthing experience for new mothers. She believes in a patient-centered approach with an emphasis on a positive birth experience.

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It's that time of the month. Aunt Flow is visiting and your loved ones have called in a Code Red. Why are you all of a sudden craving french fries, crying at commercials, and ready to divorce your husband over the way he loads the dishwasher?

In this episode of Health Her Way, hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert welcome Angela Westfall, certified nurse midwife at Covenant Health, to break down the stages of the menstrual cycle, what’s actually happening with your hormones throughout the month, and why your body and emotions can feel different from week to week. We’ll also share practical tips for managing the “P” word, your period, and knowing what’s normal and what’s not.

Angela Westfall Bio:

Angela is a board-certified nurse midwife at Covenant Health and a graduate from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Program in 2013. She works collaboratively with the Covenant OB/GYN physicians to provide evidence-based quality gynecologic care to women. She has experience caring for women in the specialty of lactation and parent education as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a childbirth educator. In addition, Angela has cared for women and their infants as a nurse since 2002 and has nursing experience in gynecology, antepartum, postpartum and newborn nursery areas. She received her certification as a Maternal Newborn Nurse in 2011. Angela offers healthcare to women of all ages, including those with special care needs. She is passionate about empowering women to be active partners in directing their healthcare. Angela believes each woman is unique and deserves individualized health care to maximize their quality of life.

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You've heard that term before, don't shoot the messenger. As the messengers for our bodies, hormones might be giving off mixed signals. Let's dive in with our expert to find out exactly what they're trying to tell us.

In this episode of Health Her Way, hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert welcome Dr. Ramya Undamatla, endocrinologist at Covenant Health, to decode what hormones actually do and why they influence cycles, fertility, mood, sleep, stress, and more. Dr. Undamatla breaks down the hormones that impact women most, how they shift across different stages of life, and the key signs that something may be out of balance.

Dr. Ramya Undamatla Bio:

Ramya Undamatla, board certified in Endocrinology and currently at Covenant Health’s Grace Clinic. She attended Manipal University, one of the top ten medical schools in India. She then completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Rutgers University/New Jersey medical school. To pursue her lifelong passion in Endocrinology, she relocated to the neighboring state of Pennsylvania where she completed her Endocrinology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Undamatla finds joy in her long-term physician-patient relationships.

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