Dr. Rosalyn Baxter-Jones Launches Prep For Pregnancy
We recently sat down with National Alumni Board of Visitors member Dr. Rosalyn Baxter-Jones and found out about her new initiative to help women prepare their bodies for a healthy pregnancy.
Rosalyn, you recently launched a new initiative geared specifically towards women. Can you tell us about Prep for Pregnancy?
My practice involves keeping women healthy, and I have been interested in Integrative/Functional Medicine for about 10 years. I realized how prevalent Autism is now and how environmental factors play a huge part. As an integrative OB/GYN physician, I decided to focus my practice on prepping women for pregnancy (6 to 18 months) prior to becoming pregnant. It's essentially a new lifestyle that I am recommending to assist women having a healthy pregnancy.
How have your practice and medical interests evolved over the years?
What led you to invent the CerviLenz device?
I invented the Cervilenz device to help identify pregnant women who are risk for preterm birth due to a short cervix. Several OB/GYNs and nurse midwives are using the device. Also, a few state Medicaid plans are using Cervilenz, which they expect to decrease medical costs as well as determine which pregnant women have a short cervix.
What sparked your interest in medicine? Were there any teachers or classes at USN/PDS that had a special impact on you?
I became interested in becoming a doctor at the age of 12. My summers as a high school student centered around volunteering at hospitals and my pediatrician's office. My science and math classes had an impact on me at Peabody Dem. I knew these were prerequisites for medical school so I really enjoyed these classes.
Your involvement with NABV has brought you back to campus, and you have two nieces attending USN. How has the school changed since you attended? How is it the same?
PDS has really grown, and I like how the front of the school looks like it did when I was there 30 years ago. I really appreciate how Vince has kept diversity in the student body. It's a great feeling to know so many alumni have so many interesting careers and that I can call an alumnus with questions or assistance in projects that I am working on.
Do you still keep in touch with any of your classmates?
I keep in touch with classmates off and on. I hope to contact more people this year now that I am in Nashville more often.
If you could give women one piece of advice to help them be more healthful, what would it be?
I would recommend women be in tune with their bodies with their mind, body and soul. Diet, exercise (movement) and mind body health are so important as the basics to having a healthy body. I would also recommend that they try to find a healthcare provider who will balance their hormones and treat the whole body and mind.
If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rosalyn Baxter-Jones '72, you can email her at rbaxterjones@gmail.com or call (888) 341-5556.
Click here for more information on the Cervilenz device.
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My practice involves keeping women healthy, and I have been interested in Integrative/Functional Medicine for about 10 years. I realized how prevalent Autism is now and how environmental factors play a huge part. As an integrative OB/GYN physician, I decided to focus my practice on prepping women for pregnancy (6 to 18 months) prior to becoming pregnant. It's essentially a new lifestyle that I am recommending to assist women having a healthy pregnancy.
How have your practice and medical interests evolved over the years?
I have been moving towards a more integrative/holistic/wellness practice for several years now. I eat mostly organic foods and try to eat a lot of greens and nutrient dense foods. I helped my husband live 3 1/2 years longer than expected in 2005 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Sadly, he lost his battle in 2009, but the last 2-3 months were the worst and not the full 4 years after diagnosis. I also completed an Integrative Medicine Fellowship with Dr. Andrew Weil at the University of Arizona-Tucson in 2009.
What led you to invent the CerviLenz device?
I invented the Cervilenz device to help identify pregnant women who are risk for preterm birth due to a short cervix. Several OB/GYNs and nurse midwives are using the device. Also, a few state Medicaid plans are using Cervilenz, which they expect to decrease medical costs as well as determine which pregnant women have a short cervix.
What sparked your interest in medicine? Were there any teachers or classes at USN/PDS that had a special impact on you?
I became interested in becoming a doctor at the age of 12. My summers as a high school student centered around volunteering at hospitals and my pediatrician's office. My science and math classes had an impact on me at Peabody Dem. I knew these were prerequisites for medical school so I really enjoyed these classes.
Your involvement with NABV has brought you back to campus, and you have two nieces attending USN. How has the school changed since you attended? How is it the same?
PDS has really grown, and I like how the front of the school looks like it did when I was there 30 years ago. I really appreciate how Vince has kept diversity in the student body. It's a great feeling to know so many alumni have so many interesting careers and that I can call an alumnus with questions or assistance in projects that I am working on.
Do you still keep in touch with any of your classmates?
I keep in touch with classmates off and on. I hope to contact more people this year now that I am in Nashville more often.
If you could give women one piece of advice to help them be more healthful, what would it be?
I would recommend women be in tune with their bodies with their mind, body and soul. Diet, exercise (movement) and mind body health are so important as the basics to having a healthy body. I would also recommend that they try to find a healthcare provider who will balance their hormones and treat the whole body and mind.
If you have questions or would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rosalyn Baxter-Jones '72, you can email her at rbaxterjones@gmail.com or call (888) 341-5556.
Click here for more information on the Cervilenz device.
