Pregnancy Hospital Bag Checklist: What to Pack in Your Birth Bag
Your baby’s due date is getting closer! Your baby’s nursery is coming together. Learn what you need to pack in your birth bag with our downloadable hospital checklist!
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Entries by Bill Dickmeyer
Carrier Screening & Prenatal Genetic Testing for Birth Disorders
Pregnancy inherently carries many unknowns. (So does parenting, really!) What will your child look like? What will her personality be? Will he be born on his due date or will he wait to arrive a week later? While many questions about your child’s future can’t be answered, some questions can. Questions like, “What is the […]
Ultrasounds During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Check out the latest info about ultrasounds during pregnancy from an OBGYN, where you should get them, and why they matter even if you don’t plan to have an extravagant gender reveal party!
Giving Birth: Labor & Delivery Tips for First-Time Moms
Giving birth can be both exciting and terrifying for first-time moms. Just as the rest of your pregnancy has differed from others’, your birth experience will be unique to you and your baby. As you think about the big day when you’ll finally meet your little one, you probably have questions about what to expect!
Gynecologist Exams, Prenatal Care and More: When Should You See Your OBGYN?
Did you know recommendations for how often you need a pelvic exam have changed since you were a teen? Dr. Karla Dickmeyer answers all your questions about why and how often to see your OBGYN.
Hypertension & Preeclampsia: How to Prevent and Treat These Conditions
Preeclampsia and gestational hypertension can be surprising or even scary diagnoses. They affect 5-10% of pregnancies and are some of the main reasons labor is induced. Yet they are also some of the most common complications we see and manage every day. Learn which symptoms you need to watch for and why it’s so important to never skip a prenatal appointment.
What is Perimenopause?
Are you having irregular periods in your 40s? Is it perimenopause or something else? Learn what perimenopause is, what it feels like, and how you can treat the symptoms.
Food During Pregnancy: Cravings, Aversions, Foods to Eat and What to Avoid
Do your food cravings mean anything? Why can’t you eat your favorite deli sandwich anymore? Are you following the right pregnancy diet? Dr. Sarah Yanke dishes out the latest food and nutrition advice for pregnant women.
Birth Control Options: What You Need to Know About Pills, IUDs, Implants, and Shots
When you want to take charge of your fertility and family planning, you have a lot of options. But how do you know which birth control is best?
The best birth control choice differs for everyone. It depends on your own health history and what you’re looking for in a contraceptive.
Getting Pregnant: Fertility Tips for Problems Conceiving
Thinking about getting pregnant and starting a family can be an exciting time. But when it takes longer than you expect to get that positive pregnancy test, you may start to wonder “Why am I not getting pregnant?” As a Madison OBGYN, I meet with many women who are wondering what they can do to […]
