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The UCLA Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to maintaining excellence in patient care. We take great pride in being able to share some of our patients' stories with you.


Even during COVID-19 giving birth at UCLA is still a joyous occasion

“I asked my OB, Dr. Aparna Sridhar, what is birth going to look like during COVID-19?” wondered Lakin Saucedo. Lakin gave birth to her daughter Ryan Saucedo, with wife Lindsey Foster, on April 5th, 2020. The first change expectant mothers will notice is fewer visits to the hospital. Lakin enjoyed sending messages via the MyUCLA Health portal, remarking, “Dr. Sridhar never got sick of us asking endless questions, specifically after things started to change with the pandemic.” 
Read Lakin’s story >

xxxxxLakin’s Story >


Reproductive endocrinology consult and fertility journey

I was very fortunate to have seen Dr. Molly Quinn for my reproductive endocrinology consult and fertility journey. On my initial visit she was incredibly thorough and detailed and I felt so confident is continuing my care with her. 
Read Lindsay’s story >

xxxxxLindsay's Story >


The holistic, relationship-based approach of the UCLA Nurse-Midwife program

 “We’re really excited about the ‘magic hour’ our midwife will be helping us create right after I give birth,” says Natalie Smith, who is expecting her first baby in October.  “Barring any unforeseen circumstances, once our midwife delivers the baby, she’ll step back so we can have some intimate, uninterrupted family time. She’ll take care of anything medical that can’t wait, but she knows our priority is skin-to-skin time as a new family.
Read Natalie’s story >

xxxxxNatalie's Story >


A diagnosis of ovarian cancer

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in July 2018. I will never forget the first phone call I received and the feeling of my heart sinking to the ground as the news was given. We had to act fast, it was go time... ready or not. I know god was looking out for me because he sent angel my way. This angels name was Dr. Josh Cohen. 
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xxxxxPatient Story >


Charting your own course with the help of the UCLA Nurse-Midwife program

“While you’re in labor, it’s like you’re in a cocoon with your family and nurse-midwife.  You’re charting your own course in your own world, comfortably and naturally,” says Carliegh Garcia, who is expecting her fourth child in December.  “The birth process for my first three – all delivered by UCLA nurse midwives – was very straightforward.   I hope that will be the case for this baby, too.
Read Carleigh’s story >

xxxxxCarleigh's Story >


Treatment for gynecologic cancer

My gynocology Oncologist (Dr Joshua Cohen) is awesome. The day I first visited his office I was upset and thought I was going to die a terrible death. He spent over an hour with me explaining my diagnosis and proposed treatment plan. He answered all my questions, and I left his office with hope and a feeling I was going to be ok. I had no problems with my surgery and he guided me to my Oncologist for chemo and Radiologist for radiation treatments. 
Read MaryJane’s story >

xxxxxMaryJane's Story >


A doctor who upholds the mission of UCLA CICARE

Dr. Amy Stoddard is the poster doctor for CICARE. She makes patients feel like patients and not like another number in her schedule. She always goes above and beyond for not only her patients but for her staff. the clinic, and the department. Dr. Stoddard never says no to any patient, and even though she's always extremely busy, since she is a very popular doctor, she always makes anything happen for her patients. 
Read Fatima’s story >

xxxxxFatima's Story >


Reassurance during a high-risk pregnancy

Dr. Tina Nguyen was assigned as my high risk OB when I was admitted to the hospital over 2 months ahead of my daughter's due date after my water broke. In the week leading up to my daughter's birth, Dr. Tina was a regular presence, checking in frequently to answer our questions and ensure we understood the possible outcomes. All my reservations about not having chosen Dr. Tina and meeting her under such stressful circumstances quickly vanished - she reassured me with her calm and confident demeanor. 
Read Lindsay’s story >

xxxxxLindsay's Story >


Fertility treatment at UCLA

Dr. Brennan worked long and hard with me to help us to conceive the most wonderful child in the world. She didn't give up on us, even when all the odds were against us! 
Read Tricia’s story >

xxxxxTricia's Story >


Surgical treatment for uterine cancer

Professor, Doctor Sanaz Memarzadeh, M.D., Ph.D. saved our mother’s life! It all started from my mom’s bleeding and our immediate visit to the nearest Hospital Emergency Room, almost 3 years ago. We came to see Doctor Memarzadeh, seeking urgent critical second opinion almost 3 years ago.
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xxxxxPatient Story >


Robotic surgery to correct pelvic-organ prolapse

Pelvic-organ prolapse is a fairly common condition that affects some 50 percent of all women in the United States as they age. For Pam McFarlane, the feeling was like “your internal organs are about to fall out onto the sidewalk.” To correct the condition, Pam underwent a laparoscopic, robotic procedure to sew in thin mesh straps to secure the anatomy in its proper place.
Read Pam’s story >

xxxxxPam's Story >


Insight into the complicated dynamics of PCOS

In her late teenage years Heather was told that she had PCOS. Although she had not gone through a formal evaluation process, her doctor said that she most likely had PCOS because of her irregular menstrual cycles as well as her twin sister being diagnosed with it. At the time, Heather did not know the complexities of PCOS. 
Read Heather’s story >

xxxxxHeather's Story >


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