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Rebekah Lynn Weber, CNM, WHNP is a women's health provider in Philadelphia, PA specializing in women's health and midwifery. Rebekah Lynn Weber, CNM, WHNP is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.
The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:
Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.
For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis
may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.
In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.
She is certified by the Board Certification: Nurse Practitioner and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Board Certification: Board Certification: Nurse Practitioner
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Rebekah Lynn Weber, CNM, WHNP appears to accept the following insurance providers: QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, Independence Blue Cross, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Jefferson Health Plans Medicare and Marketplace (formerly Health Partners Plans), Motor Vehicle Insurance, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare (Medicare only), Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.
According to our sources, Rebekah Lynn Weber, CNM, WHNP accepts the following insurance providers:
Rebekah Lynn Weber, CNM, WHNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 99 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Rebekah Lynn Weber, CNM, WHNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.
Ms. Rebekah Weber's areas of specialization are midwifery and women's health; she sees patients in Philadelphia, PA. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Ms. Weber include menopause, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and pelvic pain. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry. Ms. Weber is conversant in Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Jefferson Health. Jefferson Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Philadelphia, PA.
