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Preeclampsia can be a scary diagnosis during pregnancy, especially because we don't exactly what causes it and it affects roughly 5 in 100 women. “We do know that there are women who have a higher risk of developing it, and a key to preventing preeclampsia is knowing...
We strive to provide the best patient centered care, and our latest step toward doing that is offering our pregnant patients a complimentary USB flash drive with their digital ultrasound images on them. "We're really excited to be doing this for our patients," says...
Cesarean sections, commonly known as C-sections, are how nearly 1/3 of babies are born every day in the United States. They are performed for a variety of reasons, including babies who are positioned the wrong way (such as breech), fetal stress during labor or for...
Women's Health Specialists At Career Fair Having been part of the Fox Valley community for 47 years, we’re happy to show our support and appreciation in various ways. Recently, two of our Ultrasound Technologists attended a Career Fair at Fox Valley Lutheran High...
ThedaCare Obstetrics Message Board Features Dr. Honkamp The ThedaCare facilities have been undergoing changes, including the personalized message boards (pictured) that highlight patient experiences. The board in the Obstetrics wing of ThedaCare Regional Medical...
Women's Health Specialists Upgrades Ultrasound Machines Incorporating the latest technology into our women’s care clinic is key for our physicians to provide the best care in the Fox Valley area. With that in mind, Women’s Health Specialists recently invested in new...
Something that not many women talk about, but plenty experience, is secondary infertility. This occurs when a couple has successfully had at least one child and then faces difficulty conceiving again. “It’s really a fairly common experience for couples to be trying...
If you're pregnant and have travel plans out of the country coming up, it may be worth considering postponing the trip depending on where you're going. "I've been getting calls from worried patients about the Zika virus that has been making headlines," says Dr. Elina...
Pregnancy can be overwhelming for women, especially for first time moms. A baby shower is a great way to help the mom-to-be feel more prepared to welcome her little one home - and the love and support from guests goes a long way! We've asked staff and nurses around...
We've been receiving phone calls from concerned patients wondering how much longer they can still see our providers since ThedaCare announced they are dropping Network Health insurance as a carrier. That opened the door for a great conversation about what makes us...