Holistic care, for women of all ages.

For generations, Hancock Women+Children has provided compassionate OB/GYN care for women in all stages of life. And we’re ready, and honored, to do the same for you.

From routine care to treatment for complex conditions, our gynecologists and nurses provide care you can trust in a comfortable environment. What’s more, we strive to help our patients achieve and maintain a lasting sense of wellness. We take the extra time to explain your treatment options, and inform you of additional preventative care opportunities. Not only does this create a more trusting doctor-patient relationship; it also reduces stress and makes patients feel safe and at home.

Comprehensive Care

Care for Every Stage of Life

We provide personalized, compassionate women’s care for every step of your life journey, from adolescence through menopause and beyond. Areas of care include:

  • Annual exams
  • Osteoporosis counseling and treatment
  • Infertility counseling and treatment
  • Urodynamic testing (bladder leakage issues and treatment)
  • Breast health
  • BRAC testing for genetic cancers
  • Birth control
  • Pessary fittings
  • Endometrial biopsies for abnormal or post menopausal bleeding
  • In-office laboratory services (use our convenient lab for tests that can be done at time of appointment)
  • Pre-conception counseling
  • Treatment for abnormal paps, such as colposcopy and LEEP
  • NovaSure (ablation procedures for heavy bleeding)
  • Total vaginal hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy
  • Total abdominal hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopic tubal ligation
  • Laparoscopy
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Procedure for vaginal prolapse
Maternity Services

Preparing for Life's Biggest Day

We consider it an honor to provide care and guidance in your journey to childbirth. Whether you’re in the planning stages or preparing for delivery, we’ll provide you with personalized care for a healthy delivery. Our Andis unit contains modern, new facilitates. Services include:

  • Comprehensive maternity care
  • Management of high-risk pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Type I & Type II diabetes
    • Pregnancy induced hypertension
    • Preeclampsia
    • Twin pregnancies
    • Pregnancy after 35
    • Cesarean section
    • Vaginal birth after cesarean section
    • In-office ultrasound
    • In-office laboratory services
  • Vaginal birth after cesarean section
  • In-office ultrasound
  • In-office laboratory services
Gynecological Surgery

Surgery Tailored for You

World-class surgeons. A deep understanding of the unique needs of women. At Hancock OB/GYN, these two come together to create the ideal environment for women’s surgery. Options include:

  • Total vaginal hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy
  • Total abdominal hysterectomy
  • Total laparoscopic hysterectomy
  • Laparoscopic tubal ligation
  • Laparoscopy
  • Ablation procedures for heavy bleeding (NovaSure)
  • Surgery for urinary incontinence
  • Hysteroscopy
  • Surgery for vaginal prolapse
  • Hancock OB/GYN Postoperative Instructions
Resources

Resources Just for Women

Below you’ll find a wealth of resources to help you find a doctor, locate key health information, and more.

Hancock Regional Hospital Classes

  • Breastfeeding
  • Childbirth Preparation
  • Commit to Quit (Smoking Cessation)
  • Newborn Care including CPR
  • Postive Parenting – The class is FREE to anyone who would like to learn more about the birth to 2 year age group and techniques to cope in positive ways with what can be the more “stressful” times of parenting. Expectant parents welcome! Qualified participants receive a video baby monitor. Participants must register for this limited-space class prior to attending by going to www.facebook.com/hancockcountychildren and click on the events link. For questions, call Diane at (317) 468-8525.
  • Car Seat Program – Hancock Health wants to encourage the proper use of child restraints to ensure that all children are riding safely. Evaluations are done by appointment only and last approximately 30 minutes per child/seat. We offer appointments at Hancock Regional Hospital and at Hancock Wellness Center- McCordsville. Spots fill quickly so please call in advance. You may also contact us for advice when purchasing seats.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, call or text (317) 318-8425
  • Prenatal Tours – Tours of the maternity/OB area are available on the first Saturday of each month. Please meet in the Information desk area at l:00 p.m. and someone will take you on a guided tour and answer questions. No registration is needed. Tours normally last about 30 minutes.
  • Safe Sleep Class – Safe Sleep Classes, in partnership with the Children’s Bureau, occur on the first Thursday of each month at Hancock Regional Hospital.  Eligible class participants will receive a Graco®-band Pack ‘n’ Play®, a sleep sack and education materials regarding important safe sleep practices. The class is FREE to expectant parents or parents of children under age 1.  Participants must register by calling (317) 770-8328

Other Programs and Resources

  • CHIRP – Children & Hoosier Immunization Registry Program
  • Women Infants & Children (WIC)
  • Healthy Families
  • HealthyChildren.org
  • American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologist
  • Lamaze
  • EMMI – Childbirth Education
  • EMMI – Gynecology Education
  • Hancock Wellness Center
  • Home Medical Equipment (Breast Pump Sales & Rental, Bra fittings and Mastectomy and Nursing Bras)
  • About the Golden Hour
  • Bump Club – Meet other expectant moms that are traveling on the journey to one of life’s most memorable days. This is a social group with some great information and resources to help with your big event. Come join us for mocktails and hors d’oeuvres and receive a FREE Evenflo infant carrier and a baby bump picture courtesy of Shawna Lee Photography. Group meets from 5:30-6:30 p.m in the lower level Keen classroom at Hancock Regional Hospital. Contact Linda at 317-468-4383 or lgarrity@hancockregional.org
  • Beyond the Bump – POSTPARTUM SUPPORT is for new and experienced moms to learn from and support one another. A facilitator will be present each week to help with the many questions that arise after having a new baby and in the first year of life.The facilitator team consists of an RN board certified lactation consultant/infant feeding specialist, a new mommy who is a certified car seat technician, another mother with young children who is a licensed marital and family therapist, and a nurse educator. This group is especially helpful when breastfeeding moms return to work and need support. Scales will be available for baby weight checks. Come join us in a casual setting and make some friends along the way! Best of all, it’s FREE! 5:30-6:30 P.M. every Wednesday, lower level, bariatric classroom. For more information, contact Linda at 317-468-4383 or lgarrity@hancockregional.org.

Establishing Paternity

Establishing paternity gives your child a legal father. If the parents are not married at the time of conception or when the child is born, both should think about establishing paternity now. Even if the parents live together or plan to marry, establishing paternity assures protection of the child’s and parents’ rights.  For more information click here.

LIV App

The app promotes early prenatal care and education about pregnancy. It includes information about nutrition, an interactive calendar, a journal feature and more than 100 articles, checklists and how-to’s based on best medical practices.

Pregnancy to Parenting App

We all want to be great parents, starting with the safest, healthiest birth possible. Put the power of the official Lamaze app in your pocket for the best possible start in your parenting journey! The comprehensive Pregnancy to Parenting app brings together the best available research to empower you to make healthy and safe decisions throughout your pregnancy, preparing you for birth and beyond.

Text4Baby

Join the thousands of moms who receive free text messages throughout their pregnancy and their baby’s first year. Click here to learn more.

 

Getting Started
Getting Started

We want you to get the most out of your visit, which is why we’ve provided the below information to help you arrive fully prepared. This will allow us provide the best possible care, and it will help relieve any unnecessary anxiety you may be feeling.

Please remember that we see patients by scheduled appointment only. We try to adhere as closely to each day’s schedule, but there are times when some patients require care beyond their scheduled time.

Please bring following to your appointment:

  • Current insurance cards
  • Referral from your Primary Care Provider if you are under an HMO
  • The name of your insurance company’s in-network lab
  • Previous medical records related to your appointment

Be prepared to pay your co-pay and/or deductible as outlined in our billing section, if required. If you are not covered by any health insurance, we require that you pay at the time of services. We accept Master Card, Visa, and personal checks.

OB/GYN Care Locations

Wellness Education