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Mother's Day holds a special place in our hearts. In fact, many of our doctors say that the most rewarding part of their job is witnessing a mom and baby bond right after birth. Moms are certainly the unsung heroes who help us navigate through life. Take a second to...
The nurses at Women's Health Specialists are truly special people. Their dedication to patients is remarkable and we couldn't do our jobs without them. Please join us in wishing our beloved nurse teams a happy nurses' day, part of National Nurses' Week! [video...
Many new moms choose to breastfeed their babies, but just like the "do's and don'ts" of pregnancy, you might have some questions about breastfeeding. Here are some helpful tips from our lactation specialist, Molly O'Neill, to keep in mind throughout your breastfeeding...
It's not something most women look forward to, but it's a part of life, menopause. It can cause many different changes in a woman and it's important to know what is normal and when it's time to check in with your doctor. Our very own Dr. Pfaffenbach explains what you...
By Dr. Julie Meyer, DO After nine months of waiting, you welcomed your beautiful baby into the world, but you aren’t quite feeling as joyful as you imagined. Instead you are tired, tearful and maybe even resentful, which makes you feel a pang of guilt. It is...
Sixteen years ago, Dr. James O’Leary delivered a healthy baby girl. That baby grew and matured and eventually enrolled at Appleton East High School, where Dr. O’Leary was recently called to deliver again—this time, not a baby, but a presentation, to the Jobs in...
Told by Louis John’s and Leonard James’ mommy, Olivia Koepke It all started when I was 20 weeks pregnant with fraternal twin boys. We had our 20-week anatomy scan and learned Baby A was measuring a few days ahead of Baby B, while this was something worth watching, we...
Becoming a physician requires many things: determination, attention to detail, a strong work ethic and intelligence, just to name a few. Fortunately, all of our physicians at Women’s Health Specialists have all of these traits, but there are two people we’d like to...
Building long-lasting relationships with patients is a top priority for each of the physicians at Women’s Health Specialists, and our doctor-nurse teams play a big role in fulfilling that priority. “One of the best parts of being an OB/GYN physician in the Fox Valley...
“Between 24 and 28 weeks of your pregnancy you’ll be tested for gestational diabetes, which is a high blood sugar condition that a woman might develop during pregnancy,” says Dr. Tina Ramsey, an OB/GYN physician with Women’s Health Specialists. “Although, if you’re...