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The Truth About Infections During Pregnancy: What Every Mom-to-Be Needs to Know

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Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it comes with its share of concerns. Infections during pregnancy can be worrisome, but knowledge is your best defense. Our latest article provides valuable information on the most common infections, symptoms to look out for, and how to protect your health and your baby's.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Changing Health Insurance in 2024

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When it comes to signing up for or changing health insurance, there is a lot to know. Read this article to learn answers to frequently asked questions.
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Preparing for Pregnancy: Getting Your Body and Life Ready for a Baby

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You’ve decided you’d like to have a baby. Congratulations! This is an exciting time that may also raise a number of questions for you, especially if you haven’t been pregnant before. Deciding when…
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Hormone Imbalance: What are the Symptoms and Treatments?

Are your hormones to blame when you’re not feeling like yourself? Discover which of your symptoms might (or might not) be caused by hormone imbalances and what you can do about it.
Woman in her 40s researching perimenopause and irregular bleeding

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.
Woman eating healthy food during pregnancy

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.
Woman exercising during pregnancy

Exercise During Pregnancy: Which Activities are Safe and Which You Should Avoid

You can—and should—stay active while you’re pregnant. Exercising during pregnancy has many wonderful benefits for you and your baby. It’s important to stay safe while you exercise. Discover the safest and best exercises for pregnancy, and which ones you should avoid.
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Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

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One of the best ways to prepare for breastfeeding is to educate yourself before your baby arrives. Read these helpful breastfeeding tips for new moms so you can feel confident when your little one arrives!
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Black Lives Matter Statement

Madison Women's Health embraces the movement by Black Lives Matter to address social injustice and racism.  To that end, we also wish to support two local organizations who directly address the social…
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Pregnancy Weight Gain: What is Average and What is Recommended by OBGYNs?

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Your weight before and during pregnancy plays a large role in your health and your baby’s health. This is a great time to make positive changes that can stay with you forever! Learn how much weight you should gain to be healthy, how you should gain this weight, and how quickly you can expect to lose it after your baby is born.
Woman's hand holding birth control pills and a condom

Birth Control Options: What You Need to Know About Pills, IUDs, Implants, and Shots

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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.
Madison Women's Health Baby Story Newly Pregnant

Madison Women’s Health Baby Story Blog

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Welcome to MWH's very first Baby Story Blog. Our mom to be would like to remain anonymous until she is out of her first trimester. MWH Baby Story Pregnancy Blog Well, there it was. One very, very…
Getting Pregnant: Woman at Madison OBGYN discussing pregnancy

Getting Pregnant: Fertility Tips for Problems Conceiving

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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…
Getting Pregnant: Woman at Madison OBGYN discussing pregnancy

Abnormal Bleeding

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Abnormal bleeding is one of the most common reasons women will go see their OBGYN provider.  It can happen at any age and has many causes. Some women may experience these situations: Bleeding…