Dr. Lauren G. Outlaw, MD, FACOG

Media Releases

Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Bariatric Medicine Specialist Founds Lifelong Wellness & Gynecology, PLLC

Lifelong Wellness & Gynecology, PLLC is proud to highlight its Founder, Dr. Lauren Outlaw, a board-certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Bariatric Medicine Specialist. 

Originally from South Bend, Indiana, she has dedicated her life to advocating for women’s health. Raised in a family that valued community service, she pursued a major in Psychology Pre-medicine at Xavier University of Louisiana. Graduating magna cum laude, she became actively involved in various organizations that supported both her college campus and the New Orleans community.

Her medical journey continued at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where a pivotal surgical breast oncology rotation ignited her passion for women’s health advocacy. Witnessing women sacrifice their own self-care for the sake of family prompted Dr. Outlaw to focus on Obstetrics and Gynecology—an area where she could address preventative care and reproductive health throughout women’s lives.

During her residency at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Outlaw’s rotations took her to Guatemala and Honduras, enriching her medical education with diverse cultural experiences. Following her residency, she practiced in Elkhart, Indiana, where she found fulfillment in volunteer work while also engaging in international missions, including stints in a Burmese Refugee Camp in Thailand with the Shoklu Research Project and with Doctors Without Borders in South Sudan.

Her time at Charles Regional Women’s Clinic in La Plata, Maryland, sparked her interest in Bariatric Medicine, as she observed numerous health issues linked to obesity among her patients. Recognizing the importance of addressing weight management in her practice, she pursued board certification in Obesity Medicine, deepening her understanding of the complex relationship between physiology, genetics, and weight gain. This unique expertise has culminated in the establishment of Lifelong Wellness & Gynecology, PLLC.

On a professional level, Dr. Outlaw is an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Obesity Medicine Association. 

Outside of her medical practice, she volunteers with her sorority, enjoys traveling, and reading fiction, and cherishes quality time with her family, friends, and her dog, Baxter.

Recommended Articles

• What Are the Different Types of Hysterectomies?

  Removing the womb or uterus surgically has always been an option for women troubled by severe bleeding, uncontrolled fibroid growth, painful endometriosis, and spreading cancer. Removing the source of the problem has been considered the best remedy for relieving these painful symptoms that...

• C-Sections Can Be Risky for Premature Babies

  A recent study shows that smaller babies have an increased risk of breathing troubles when delivered early by C-sections compared to babies who are delivered vaginally. Many times, the reasons for the slower rate of growth of the baby are not known. Some common causes of the baby being small include...

• Repeat C-sections Are Not as Risky as Natural Birth

  According to a new study conducted by researchers from Australia, repeat cesarean sections are safer than natural vaginal birth. Both delivery methods were not associated with death or any serious health issues. But women who had cesarean sections had less serious bleeding complications, when...

• Radiotherapy for Cervical Cancer

  Radiotherapy is a treatment that involves high-energy X-rays or particles, which kill cancerous cells. It is sometimes used to treat non-cancerous tumors. Studies have shown that almost half of people with cancer receive radiotherapy as a part of their treatment plan.The type of radiotherapy to be...

• Syphilis: If Left Untreated, What Happens to the Body?

  What is Syphilis?Syphilis is a venereal disease that is transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact. It can also be passed from a pregnant mother to her unborn baby, or from an infected blood donor to a person who receives the blood contaminated with syphilitic bacteria through a...

• Fetal Development During the Third Trimester

  Weekly developmentsWeek 28Baby’s eyes are open and are sensitive to light; eyelashes have formed. The wrinkles on the skin begin to smooth out due to the fat deposited in the skin.Week 29During this period, the baby’s bones are fully developed but not yet strong. The touch receptors are now...