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The March of Dimes organization defines premature as "preterm labor is labor that starts too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy." With November being Prematurity Awareness Month, we thought it would be helpful to share patient stories of their premature birth...
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...
This month, Dr. Pfaffenbach is celebrating her tenth anniversary with Women's Health Specialists, along with her nurse, Jan. "It has been a great ten years together, and it truly has flown by," said Dr. Pfaffenbach. "I feel honored to be part of an OB/GYN...
Every few weeks there seems to be a new update on the Zika virus, but the news shared always seems to apply to a national level. This makes it difficult for local couples to determine what steps or alterations need to be made in their family planning if vacations are...
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...
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...