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A plugged duct occurs when the milk passageways in the breast become blocked. Plugged ducts are a common problem associated with breastfeeding. They happen when the milk is not drained fully from the breast or when there is too much pressure inside the breast. Milk...
By Dr. Elina Pfaffenbach If you are a woman around the ages of 45-55 and having trouble sleeping at night, menopause might be to blame. Having trouble sleeping at night, also known as insomnia, is very common for women around menopausal age. Menopause is defined as...
By Connie Masak Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are a common problem for women and can cause significant discomfort, if not treated properly. In fact, during reproductive years, women are 50 times more likely to have a UTI. Fortunately, the expert team at Women’s...
By Dr. Schmidt As a new mom-to-be, you are probably anxiously awaiting the arrival of your little bundle of joy. As we know, planning for a new baby can be a bit overwhelming. Not to worry, Women’s Health Specialists is here for you as you navigate this new...
Women’s Health Specialists is happy to announce an easier and more convenient way for our patients to pay their bills online via the My ThedaCare portal. To pay your bill online please do the following: Go to mythedacare.com/login or download the MyThedaCare app in...
By Dr. Schmidt Many pregnant women have heard of preeclampsia, but few understand it unless it happens to them. Here at Women’s Health Specialists, we always want our patients to be well-educated and prepared for what may happen during pregnancy. Read on to learn...
Dr. Cherney was recently on WHBY and WLUK to talk about infertility awareness. This is a difficult topic but also very important to talk about. Tune in below and call us at (920) 749-4000 if you think you may be suffering from infertility. There is hope! Listen...
In honor of National Nurses’ Week, we asked our amazing nursing staff some fun questions and gathered their answers below. We are so thankful for their incredible dedication to giving you, our wonderful patients, the best care possible. Nurses, thank you for all you...
Our very own Dr. Kelly Kennedy was recently featured on WHBY’s Focus Fox Valley with Hayley Tenpas to talk about endometriosis. Take a moment to listen to the clip via the link below! https://www.whby.com/2019/04/10/volunteer-opportunities-and-endometriosis-awareness/
by Dr. Tina Ramsey Have you ever wondered whether you should be making an appointment with an obstetrician/gynecologist (OBGYN), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber (APNP) or a family care physician? These terms can be confusing and not...