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Obstetrics and Gynecology
OakLeaf Clinics Opens a Mothers' Milk Depot and Dispensary
Families in Eau Claire and the surrounding area can purchase pasteurized human donor milk or donate...
Sleep Medicine
In-Lab & At-Home Sleep Studies
Your healthcare provider may recommend a sleep test based on your symptoms and sleep history. An...
Foot and Ankle
Avoiding Ankle Injuries in the Snow and Ice
Here in Wisconsin, we are beginning to see our beautiful fall weather turn to snow and ice. Ankle...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Types of Urinary Incontinence
Stress Incontinence Urine leaks when pressure is exerted on the bladder by coughing, sneezing,...
Dermatology
Mohs Surgery
Mohs micrographic surgery is considered the most effective technique for treating many basal cell...
Family Medicine
7 Myths About the COVID Vaccine
Myth: I had COVID-19, so I don't need the vaccine. Fact: With natural infection, there is a level...
Family Medicine
COVID-19 vs Flu and Other Respiratory Illnesses
SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes the COVID-19 infection. You can be ill with more than one virus...
Pulmonary
Screening for Lung Cancer
It is recommended that patients with a significant history of smoking should undergo a low dose...
Behavioral Health
How to Manage Anxiety and Fear
Anxiety is inherent in the human condition - we ALL have anxiety. How does it get created? The...
Pediatric Medicine
Fever FAQ
Most of the time, fever is not a medical emergency and can wait until the next morning to be seen in...
Cardiology
How to Prevent Heart Disease
Before talking about ways to prevent heart disease, I would like to present a few alarming facts on...
Endocrinology
Thyroid Misperceptions
Thyroid disease can often be confusing. There are many sources of information available for patients...
Family Medicine
Acne: More Common Than You Think
Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States, affecting 40 to 50 million people of all...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Advantages and Disadvantages of Birthing at Home, Birth Center, and Hospital
Advantages of Home Birth . . . Families assume a greater level of responsibility for their own...
Women's Health
Alleviating Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) has been recognized for centuries, being described by Hippocrates in the...
Pulmonary
Asthma
What is Asthma? Asthma is a chronic, inflammatory disease which makes the airways in the lungs...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Aviva - A Nonsurgical Alternative to Labiaplasty
Increase your comfort in tighter fitting clothing with Aviva. Aviva is a minimally invasive...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Baby Blues and Post-Partum Depression
The baby blues are normal and short-lived after giving birth. These mood swings are caused by a...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Breast Changes During Pregnancy
Have you noticed more veins running through your breast as you continue through pregnancy? This is a...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Caring for Your Bottom After Birth
Your perineum is the vagina, the rectum, and the skin in between. While giving birth, the skin...
Foot and Ankle
Common Pediatric Foot Concerns
While many pediatric foot concerns do not cause pain or require treatment, some conditions can cause...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Constipation During Pregnancy
As hormones continue to surge, your bowel muscles also will relax during pregnancy. This can mean...
Family Medicine
Continuity of Care Starts with Caring
There are many reasons why individuals select a specific doctor or nurse practitioner. However, one...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cramping and Bleeding After Giving Birth
Cramping Uterine cramping after birth is a healthy and normal process that helps the uterus...
Internal Medicine
Dementia and the Caregiver Burden
In the United States, an estimated 5.3 million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia (AD)....
Endocrinology
Diabetes and Blood Sugar
Diabetes mellitus is a disease that affects how your body uses blood glucose, commonly called blood...
Pediatric Medicine
Diarrhea and Vomiting
Vomiting and diarrhea are common in childhood and are most often caused by a viral infection....
Pediatric Medicine
Ear Pain, Drainage, and Infections
My child is having pain in her ear/ears, what could be causing this? The two most common causes of...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
EmpowerRF for Urinary Incontinence
Are you tired of planning your life around your leaky bladder? Do you wish you could do something...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Exercise During Pregnancy
Studies of women who exercise during pregnancy have shown benefits to mom and fetus health, such as...
Pediatric Medicine
Gastroenteritis in Children
The current season has presented several children to the office with vomiting and diarrheal illness...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Hepatitis B vaccinecan preventhepatitis B.Hepatitis B is a liver disease that can cause mild illness...
Pediatric Medicine
Hives
What do hives look like? Hives are raised, red areas that are very itchy. They may sometimes have a...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Increased Swelling, Sweating, and Urination after Giving Birth?
Your body carried extra fluid to prepare for birth. You may have been given extra fluid through an...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Infertility: Epidemic or Hype?
Infertility...few diseases strike such fear into the hearts of otherwise healthy women in the United...
Foot and Ankle
Is All Heel Pain the Same?
Heel pain is the single most common problem affecting the foot and ankle, however not all heel pain...
Pediatric Medicine
Is it Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
There may be times when a parent or teacher has a concern about a behavior or performance. This...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Lactation and Breastfeeding
While breastfeeding is recommended by ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) ...
Pulmonary
Nasal Allergies and Irritants
Nasal allergies, also called allergic rhinitis, are extremely common and may cause significant...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Nausea/Vomiting During Pregnancy
Avoid High Fat Food Gravies Cream Sauce Mayo High Fat Cheese Butter or Margarine Whole Milk...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Nitrous Oxide During Childbirth
What is Nitrous Oxide? Nitrous oxide is a mixture of 50% nitrous gas and 50% oxygen. It is...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Nutrition and Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Recent studies have found that only about 1/3 of women gain the recommended weight during pregnancy....
Pediatric Medicine
Obesity: the New Epidemic?
For the first time in history, today's generation of children have a shorter life expectancy than...
Endocrinology
Osteoporosis: Silent and Often Unexpected
Osteoporosis is a common condition but, often silent. It affects 9 million Americans today and...
Pediatric Medicine
Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) FAQ
Pink eye is extremely common, and is something that you usually don't need to go to urgent care...
Pulmonary
Post Coronavirus Syndrome: Long-COVID or Long haulers
"Long-COVID", also referred to as post-acute COVID-19, chronic COVID-19, post-COVID syndrome, or...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Post-Partum Danger Signs
Mom If You Have: A fever above 100.4 degrees by mouth A change or increase in pain, in your...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Protect Infants Against Pertussis
Pregnant women should receive a Tdap vaccine with every pregnancy, ideally between 27 and 36 weeks...
Pediatric Medicine
Rash after Fever
Fever followed by a rash is common in children. The most common cause is a viral illness called...
Pediatric Medicine
Rashes on Amoxicillin: When is it a True Allergy?
Rash while taking Amoxicillin or Augmentin is common; 5-10% of children taking Amoxicillin or...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Rectum and Bowl Movements After Birth
Your rectum is lined with small blood vessels, which are not seen or felt. A hemorrhoid is formed...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy
Round ligament pain can pain in your side - LITERALLY!! The uterus is supported by bands that run...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sex After a Baby
New mothers are often nervous about having sex again. Some couples do not want to have sex while...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sex During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, your body and your roles may shift dramatically. These changes can transform your...
Foot and Ankle
Six Causes of Big Toe Pain
Bunions Also known as hallux valgus, this condition results from the shifting of the bones within...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sleep, Rest, and Exercise After Giving Birth
It is normal to feel tired during the first weeks after birth. During this time, you are getting...
Internal Medicine
So You Have Chronic Abdominal Pain?
All of us at one time or another has had a problem or pain that cannot be explained or will not go...
Pediatric Medicine
Strep/Sore Throat
My child has a sore throat, how do I know if it is strep throat? It is important to remember that...
Pediatric Medicine
Tick Bites - What To Do
I see a tick on my child's body, how do I remove it? Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Tips to Take Care of Yourself and Your Family After Baby
Mommy Tips: Take breaks from caring for your baby when you can. When you take a break, do not...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Treat Urinary Incontinence with FormaV (Votiva)
FormaV (Votiva) harnesses the power of non-ablative radiofrequency energy to treat both the internal...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Treat Urinary Incontinence with Morpheus8v
Morpheus8V is a radio frequency micro-needling of the vaginal canal, external labia, and vulva for...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Treat Urinary Incontinence with VTone
Vtone electrical muscle stimulation rehabilitates weak pelvic floor muscles to treat stress, urge,...
Pediatric Medicine
Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and Benadryl Dosing Charts
Dosing Charts for Infants and Children Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Dosing Chart Frequency:Every...
Sleep Medicine
Types of Sleep Disorders
People with sleep disorders find comprehensive, compassionate care from the experts at OakLeaf...
Internal Medicine
Ulcers - Can’t Handle the Pressure
Skin is our body's largest organ. Unfortunately, like other organ systems, it sometimes fails. All...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy
With pregnancy, vaginal discharge can increase. It Is often a thin, milky type discharge known as...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Vitamin K for Newborns
Vitamin K is given to prevent a rare but possibly deadly brain bleed in the first six months of...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Water Births
Water is revered in every culture for its life-sustaining and healing properties. Women have been...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
What Medications Are Safe to Use During Pregnancy?
We cannot guarantee that any medication is safe to use during pregnancy. In general, we recommend...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
What are Braxton Hicks Contractions?
Braxton hicks or "false contractions" are sporadic tightening and relaxing of the uterine muscles....
Obstetrics and Gynecology
What is the Bradley Method?
The Bradley Method was started in the 1940s and was often referred to as the "husband coached...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
What to Bring to Birth Center or Have Ready at Home
Things to consider bringing to the Birth Center Clothes for you and baby to go home in* Car...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
When Pregnancy Goes Past the Due Date
The length of a pregnancy is thought to be about 280 days or 40 weeks. It is not unusual for...
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Why Give Erythromycin After Birth?
Ophthalmia Neonatorum (ON) is an infection known as neonatal conjunctivitis that causes inflammation...
Foot and Ankle
Why Your Ankle Sprain Isn’t Getting Better
Ankle sprains are remarkably common in the United States, with an estimated 27,000 occurring each...