Archive for category: Blog

Woman considering getting pregnant with Clomid or Letrozole

Getting Pregnant with Clomid or Letrozole

, ,
If you’ve been trying to get pregnant, you may wonder if medication could help. Two of the most commonly prescribed fertility medications for women are Clomid (clomiphene citrate) and Femara (letrozole). Learn how they work and why your OBGYN might recommend you take one instead of the other.
Boys lying across the couch upside down barefoot and laughing.

Pregnant with Twins: What to Expect

, ,
Learning you're pregnant with twins likely causes a rush of emotions. Some women are excited about the prospect of twins — double the cuteness and baby snuggles! Others may feel a little uncertain or even overwhelmed. After all, there are two babies rather than just one. Not to mention, twin pregnancies come with added risk compared to a typical single-baby pregnancy (or “singleton” pregnancy).
A female doctor sits at her desk and chats to an elderly female patient while looking at her test results

Cervical Cancer & HPV: Prevention & Treatment

,
Cancer is the big "C-word" diagnosis that no one wants to hear, no matter how high its survival rate. One of the more common—and treatable—cancers that affect women is cervical cancer.
Mother with her newborn baby at the hospital after induced labor delivery

Induced Labor: When, Why, How

, ,
Your OBGYN wants to discuss the possibility of inducing labor. Here are some reasons they may recommend induction, along with pointers about what to expect during the process.
Woman holding pregnant belly

What OBGYNs Say About Depression During Pregnancy

,
Is it “just mood swings” or something more serious? Your mental health during pregnancy is just as important as your physical health.
woman receiving a vaccine

Vaccines During Pregnancy

,
Even before COVID-19, vaccines have an important method of disease prevention. We break it down for you in this blog post so you know which vaccines to get while pregnant and when to get them.
couple sharing an intimate moment

Sex During Pregnancy

,
Some women report being “in the mood” more often when they’re pregnant. Others don’t. But when should you abstain and when is sex ok during pregnancy?
new mother holding baby after birth

C-section vs Vaginal Birth: What are the Risks and Benefits?

,
Have you ever wondered why 26% of Wisco moms deliver via C-section? (That number is lower than the national average, by the way!) Or whether a vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) is possible? We talk all-things C-sections and vaginal births in this next blog post by Dr. Durward. Got questions we didn’t answer? Let us know!
Teen smiling at her first gynecology appointment

How to Prepare Your Teen for her First Gynecological Appointment

, ,
Were you nervous about your first gynecology appointment as a teen? You may be surprised by how these appointments have changed since then! In this blog post, we go over the important whens, whys, and whats about their first gynecology appointment.
Woman smiling after getting an epidural during labor

Epidurals for Labor: Risks, Benefits and Other FAQs

,
It's no secret that giving birth is painful! But every woman finds a way to manage the pain of childbirth — whether that's through breathing exercises, position changes, or an epidural during labor. Learn more about epidurals for labor pain management. Discover the risks, benefits and the most frequently asked questions our OBGYNs hear.

5801 Research Park Blvd, Suite 400, Madison WI 53719

608-729-6300

Reviews
SCOPE Certified logo