Your pregnancy and birth plan are deeply personal. Depending on your health and the health of your fetus, you may opt for an obstetrician or a midwife for prenatal care and delivery.
Sep 12th, 2022
Your pregnancy and birth plan are deeply personal. Depending on your health and the health of your fetus, you may opt for an obstetrician or a midwife for prenatal care and delivery.
Are you experiencing hot flashes? You might be approaching menopause. However, there could be other reasons for your bouts of feeling like you’re burning up, or sweating profusely.
The decision to breast or bottle-feed your baby is yours to make, but it’s wise to consider both options. Here are five benefits of breastfeeding.
Heavy periods can sap you of your strength, cause significant pain, and leave you anemic. Did you know there is a non-hormonal, easy, safe and fast procedure that can help?
Women who want to have a natural childbirth need a strong support system. If the husband is involved, the Bradley Method® might be a good birth plan choice.
If you’re experiencing irregularities in your menstrual cycle, the right diagnostic approach can lead to speedy treatment and relief from symptoms. A hysteroscopy could be right for you.
Unhappy with certain aspects of your most intimate area? Vaginal revitalization can help restore the appearance and elasticity of your vagina and have other health benefits as well.
Your regular well woman’s exam includes a pelvic and breast exam, as well as a Pap smear every three years. What happens when a Pap smear comes back “abnormal”? You might need a colposcopy.
When you become pregnant, your body begins working harder than it ever has, to grow a new human and nourish it. Prenatal care is designed to support this process.
Need to plan for a C-section delivery for the birth of your child, but worried about feeling like a bystander? A gentle C-section could be the answer to feeling fully participant in your birth plan.
You may have incorporated supplements into your diet, but how many can stay once you get pregnant? Here’s which supplements you should cut and which you can keep.
Are you looking forward to breastfeeding your baby? Many moms worry about this process, but there's nothing to fear. Most women can use these four tips to breastfeed successfully.
Some people enjoy surprises, but there’s a place for curious parents too. A 4D ultrasound will allow your baby to have their first photoshoot in the womb.
Imagine delivering your child in a warm, weightless, comforting and natural setting. That’s what a safe water birth can be like. Learn what to expect and whether a water birth could be right for you.
Pregnancy and childbirth can be hard on your muscles, joints, and emotions. YogaMoms gives you a chance to work out these aches and pains in the presence of other mothers.
Many chronic health conditions are directly improved or worsened by your lifestyle. Lifestyle counseling can help you gain more control and improve your health.
If you’re struggling with a painful, chronic, or debilitating uterine condition, a hysterectomy may help correct the issue and give you control over your life again.
During the first trimester, maintaining your health and protecting your growing baby are important. Here are some tips to help you navigate the early stages of pregnancy and keep yourself and your baby healthy.
If you’ve given birth by Cesarean section in the past, you may think any future children will also have to be delivered that way. However, Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) is often an option.
Stress urinary incontinence can be embarrassing and bothersome to deal with, but you’re not alone. You can overcome this issue with certain treatments recommended by your Gynecologist.
Being immunized can help keep you from contracting a serious illness, and also safeguard your unborn child if you’re pregnant or are trying to get pregnant. Find out what you need to know about vaccinations to ensure a healthy and safe pregnancy.
Changes in your menstrual cycle, especially abnormal bleeding, shouldn’t be overlooked or ignored. Seeking help is the first step to diagnosing the problem, and a specialist in women's health is your best option.
Yoga alleviates stress, increases flexibility, and reduces pain. For pregnant women, yoga can be a key to thriving in pregnancy, providing many benefits as you prepare for birth.
Are you starting to experience a wide range of unusual symptoms as you age? It could be early warning signs of menopause. Hormonal depletion can cause a wide range of changes in your body and affect your mind, body, and mood.
Have you had a well-woman exam this year to check out your reproductive and general health? Here’s what you can expect from this routine, annual visit to your gynecologist.
The birth of your child should be a wonderful experience. Having a detailed plan can help you enjoy the delivery of your baby without stress or misunderstandings about your wishes. Find out what to include in your own birth plan.
Painful cramps before and during your period, heavy bleeding, clotting of menstrual blood, and extreme mood swings can make several days out of every month a misery. Find out what causes your symptoms.
Do you have concerns about lactation? It is normal to have worries and challenges as you navigate this journey with your baby. Find out what can cause lactation issues, and what can be done to help.
The COVID-19 pandemic can be frightening. You may feel even more vulnerable if you are pregnant, newly delivered or trying to get pregnant. Here’s what you need to know about your health, pregnancy, and breastfeeding during this time.
In this crazy Coronavirus pandemic, maintaining our physical health, and managing increased stress and anxiety is so important. Here are some tips to help you cope with increased stress and anxiety.
Do you want to experience the birth of your child in a natural, warm, and comforting setting? A water-birth could be just the right type of environment for you. Find out more about this simple, holistic form of childbirth.
Starting May 1st, we will begin phasing in more appointments. If you have an appointment after May 1st, you should keep it if you have a concern that needs attention. Our clinic will be fully operational for all types of appointments May 26th.
You don't need to rush out to replace your expired prescription medications. They remain safe and effective. Your pharmacy is overwhelmed right now with the high demand for medications during the cough and flu season compounded by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Doing a bit of immune-system upkeep by avoiding destructive habits and embracing some simple immune supports can go a long way towards keeping you as healthy as possible. Here are a few pointers to naturally bolster your immune system.
Your regular well woman’s exam includes an annual pelvic exam, and a Pap smear every three years. You’re probably used to the idea that no news is good news. But what happens if your doctor tells you your Pap was abnormal? Here’s what happens next.
Are you concerned about the possibility of a high risk pregnancy? Learn how you can reduce your risk of pregnancy complications and enjoy a safe, natural childbirth with the delivery of a healthy baby.
When you're suffering from the symptoms of menopause, it can help to hear two very important facts: 1) What you're experiencing is extremely common, and 2) there is a way to minimize the symptoms so you can live your life more easily.
It’s a wild time to be a parent right now. And, it's hard to navigate all the confusing information about what we can and can’t do when feeding our babies. I'll provide some answers to the conversation about breastfeeding during a pandemic.
In an effort to be responsive and to best protect the safety of our employees and patients, we want to share the following policies.
We know you’re concerned about the COVID-19 Corona Virus. We want to reassure you we are taking aggressive steps to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus in our clinic. Please read more details below.
During pregnancy, you have all kinds of decisions to make. Who should you tell first about the baby? Should you find out the gender or make it a surprise? Epidural, C-section or natural childbirth?
Six months ago was World Preeclampsia Day. Today we have a patient that wanted to share her story and testimonial.
As an OB/GYN for over 26 years, I have had the privilege of seeing many patients through some rough patches in their lives.
Back pain is one of the most common complaints pregnant women mention to us during OB appointments.
Vaccines are powerful. Not only can they prevent disease, they can polarize friends, family members and physician-patient relationships.
As an OB/GYN for over 26 years, I’ve been curious when we as a medical community, and as a civilized culture, would recognize that a pregnant woman’s journey doesn’t simply end with the delivery of her child.
Whether it’s a sports physical or a discussion about contraception, it always includes a discussion about avoiding some of the common mistakes young college students make when living on their own; sometimes for the very first time in their life.
Pediatricians often speak to new parents about the “fourth trimester” (AKA the first three months of life) as an incredible time of change, adaptation and development in the newborn.
It’s hard to believe that 5 years ago we were in the final stages of getting ready to announce the opening of The Madison Midwives!
A new chapter is beginning for our clinic and for Yogamoms, a group started by our midwife, Christine Kern Steffen in 2003.
A few years ago, I had an epiphany. A “What’s it all about Alfie?” moment where I began to really ask myself, “What more can I do?” cloaked in the fear of “Is this all there is?”
The Center for Disease Control has a new letter to providers to help clarify recommendations for adult MMR vaccination and assessing immunity.
The technology of the actual birth hasn’t changed much for many years, but amazing new technology is revolutionizing prenatal diagnosis and testing.
The the fundamentals of the act of giving birth haven’t changed for thousands of years but many changes over the past couple decades have made the process safer, less clinical and more rewarding for Mom and Dad.
As Nurse Appreciation Week comes to a close we wanted to share the words of one Labor and Delivery Nurse.
We want to start by saying that issues with pelvic floor are a common condition, but many women delay reporting them to their doctor.
I love dining out and trying new foods, and I love to cook too. Many of the recipes I find so appealing include the use of gourmet salts
Exercising pregnant has its own set of goals, challenges and benefits, but it most definitely doesn’t look like your exercise regimen prior to the baby bump.
The Henry Avocado Company has announced the recall of avocados sold in several states, including Wisconsin. The company found Listeria in routine testing of its packaging facility in California.
They say that 50 is the new 30. Many women (and men) lead a life in their fifties that is active, complex and stressful.
As our weather here in Wisconsin finally warms, we can’t wait to get outside, shed our multiple layers of Polar Fleece and enjoy some sunshine and sweet open air!
With the natural hormonal decline associated with aging, women, starting in their 40s, begin to notice symptoms like vaginal dryness and irritation.
February is the month we commonly associate with our hearts, both physically and emotionally.
I’ve not met one person lately who is still singing the praises of winter in Wisconsin. We’re all sick of it, literally.
The majority of risk factors that lead to a heart attack are those under your control and not secondary to inherited conditions. Minor changes in lifestyle make for large impacts in your health.
Stress is your body’s response to the daily events in your life. “Good” stress serves to motivate you to achieve a goal.
Women, in general, are known for addressing the needs of everyone else in their lives first, and get around to caring for themselves last.
Your body is amazing. Every organ system geared up for your pregnancy, and now that you’ve delivered, things begin to revert back to the way they were- some slowly and others rapidly.
We, as women, place incredible pressure on ourselves to look as svelte and fit as possible.
This is a super common question and often asked by the new Dad. I tell my patients to wait on average 4-6 weeks after delivery before becoming sexually active.
My general response to this question is to set an initial goal of exclusive breastfeeding for your baby’s first six months.
Absolutely every new Mom experiences a transition in mood postpartum. The spectrum includes feeling mildly anxious and uncertain and crying “just because it feels better” to intense feelings that are prohibitive of you taking care of yourself and your baby