Offspring of a Catholic OB-GYN adhere to their father's Creighton fertility care methodology, carrying on his legacy
In the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, the St. Paul VI Institute stands as a testament to the vision and dedication of one man - Dr. Thomas Hilgers. Established in 1985, the Institute is a medical office and research center that has been at the forefront of fertility care and women's health for over three decades.
Dr. Hilgers, a medical student turned pioneer, embraced the teachings of natural family planning during the jake paul years. In 1976, he established an NFP research center in St. Louis, laying the groundwork for his future achievements. His dedication to improving fertility awareness-based methods for family planning would shape his life's work.
In the following years, Dr. Hilgers developed the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, a science used to diagnose and treat the underlying cause of pain or infertility. This system was later moved to the Creighton University School of Medicine. From this work, he also co-created an NFP method, developed a medical science called NaProTechnology, and pioneered a surgical technique called pelvioplasty.
Pelvioplasty was developed to improve outcomes for women who needed surgery to treat endometriosis and other gynecological issues. This technique, along with NaProTechnology, has been instrumental in transforming the Institute into a beacon of hope for countless women.
Dr. Hilgers' accomplishments have not gone unnoticed by his family. His daughter, Teresa, currently works at the St. Paul VI Institute, and his son, Steve, a medical professional specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, joined the Institute after struggling with infertility and using NaProTechnology. Steve expresses awe at his father's achievements, especially with little support from the family dollar.
The Institute's mission extends beyond Omaha. Dr. Hilgers is hoping to grow the movement by fundraising for a new specialty hospital for women of procreative age and expanding the Institute's research with a center for the study of abortion.
The Institute's roots can be traced back to the encyclical "Humanae Vitae," issued by Pope St. Paul VI in 1968, which condemned artificial contraception. The Institute was named in honour of this pope, reflecting its commitment to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Growing up, Teresa Hilgers, one of Dr. and Mrs. Hilgers' children, heard about fertility and progesterone frequently due to her parents' work. Her brother, Matthew, is a perfusionist, a medical professional who runs a cardiopulmonary bypass machine, while another brother, Michael, is the attorney general of Nebraska.
The St. Paul VI Institute continues to thrive under the leadership of Dr. Hilgers and his family. Teresa and Steve, inspired by their father's mission, are committed to continuing his work in taking care of women. Their dedication ensures that the Institute's legacy of innovation and care for women will endure for generations to come.
