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Car Seat Safety Did you know...? 4 out of 5 car seats are used/installed incorrectly? The back seat is the safest place for children to ride? Car seats reduce the risk of infant death in a crash by 71%? Buckling up the right way on every ride is the single most...
By: Dr. Amber Post Summer is full of fun activities with family. Staying active during pregnancy is important, but some activities are not recommended for expectant mothers. Every pregnancy is different, consult your Women’s Health Specialists if you have questions...
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...
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...
By Dr. Pfaffenbach Making sure you and your baby are healthy is our top priority here at Women’s Health Specialists. Here are a few ways to protect both you and baby from infections. Avoid traveling to places known to have insects carrying diseases. In Wisconsin, be...
Staying positive is so important when navigating a high-risk pregnancy. In this video, Tom and Michelle Hardwick talk about how they stayed positive while experiencing a high-risk pregnancy with twin baby girls.
If you are 35 years old or older and are worried about how that might affect your pregnancy, don't worry, we are here for you! In this video, our very own Dr. Meyer shares what you can expect during pregnancy age 35 and older. [video width="1920" height="1080"...
By Dr. Kelly Kennedy Preparing for a cesarean section (C-section) can be a nerve-wracking experience. That’s why, here at Women’s Health Specialists, we make it our goal to make our patients as comfortable as possible throughout the process with what we call a “gentle...
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...
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...