Dr. Chelsea C. Ward, MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
101 Medical Park Drive C Mebane NC, 27302About
Dr. Chelsea Ward sees patients of all ages and has a passion for developing relationships that will last. She specializes in gynecologic surgery but truly enjoys serving mothers and babies as well. Dr. Ward's light-hearted approach to medicine has earned the truth of women in the community and she takes the role very seriously. She started her career when she received her medical degree from Drexel University School of Medicine in Philedelphia. To further her education, she completed a residency at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA in addition to her fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Ward is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Education and Training
Drexel University School of Medicine 2015
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Dr. Chelsea C. Ward, MD's Expert Contributions
Does holding your legs up help you get pregnant?
Not exactly, but the idea behind that pose involves the process of sperm from the semen getting into the cervix. I advise my patients trying for pregnancy to rest for 30 minutes after intercourse with a pillow beneath their pelvis, to create a slight tilt. This doesn’t work for everyone, as not everyone has the same anatomy, but for most women it can increase the amount of sperm into the cervix. Hope this helps. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- ACOG
- GLAAD
Fellowships
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
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