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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...
“Breastfeeding is touted as a “natural experience,” but there is quite often a learning curve for mom and baby,” says Registered Nurse and Certified Lactation Counselor, Molly O’Neill. “And once you both have things figured out, it is still a lot of work. ...
There have been big changes taking place in the ThedaCare systems, and one personal touch you may have noticed is the message boards at each campus. The boards each share a patient story and have been a hit among the staff and public alike. The board below can be...
We are thrilled to share that we've been voted Best of the Valley for the OB/GYN category for the 7th year in a row! "I think this achievement really reflects the wonderful relationship we have with our community," says Elina Pfaffenbach, MD. "We are the longest...
“If you’re going back to work after having your baby and are breastfeeding, you’ll want to set yourself up for success to continue breastfeeding as long as you choose, and this starts by preparing much sooner than when you actually return,” says Dr. Pfaffenbach. ...
Quite often we receive questions from young women or their mothers about when they should come in for their first gynecological appointment. “It’s really a wellness opportunity that’s ideally scheduled before a young woman becomes sexually active,” says Wanda Vander...
Our Family Fertility office will be closed July 3rd –July 5th in observance of July 4th holiday. If you have an emergency or need to schedule a procedure there will be a nurse on call during this time for calls between 7 am –10 am Please call: (920) 738-6242
We would like to announce the retirement of Angela Lipschutz, Nurse Practitioner at Women’s Health Specialists. She has been a part of the Women’s Health team since 2009, but has practiced medicine since the age of 18. She will continue to see patients until May 1st....