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By Dr. Shefaali Sharma OB/GYN, Physician Partner Associated Physicians, LLP Madison, WI "I still remember my first delivery. Hand-over-hand with the attending physician in the early morning hours, we guided a beautiful baby into the world and placed them gingerly on their mother’s chest as they wailed, kicking their tiny feet. I was smitten. At that moment, I knew that this was what I was meant to do. And there was no place I’d rather be at 2 AM if I couldn’t be in my own bed

By Dr. Shefaali Sharma OB/GYN, Physician Partner Associated Physicians, LLP Madison, WI "I was 18 when they told me having a baby, becoming pregnant, having the family I dreamed of, may not be a guarantee. Stage 4 endometriosis had ravaged my pelvis and the future was unknown. The weight of this was crushing. Fast forward a few years later, a third year medical student and newly married, ready to start the journey to parenthood. We remained optimistic, but month after month,

All of your friends, family members, and that random girl from high school you still follow on Instagram seem to have no problem getting pregnant, so it must be easy…right?Unfortunately, ask 1 in 6 women in the United States, and they will tell you it isn’t always that simple. When should you start to worry? How long does it really take to get pregnant, and when should you seek medical care? I’m here to help answer those questions! First, a little background. Every month,

Every March, we celebrate Women’s History Month — a time to honor the strength, courage, and compassion of the women who came before us. At Associated Physicians, we are especially grateful for the women physicians who helped open doors in medicine. Years ago, women were not always welcomed into exam rooms as doctors. They fought to learn, to lead, and to care for other women with skill and empathy. Because of them, women today can choose providers who truly understand their

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Vital Signs June 2025 Edition: Written by Dr. Erica Walters, MD Pride Month, celebrated annually in June, commemorates the LGBTQ+ rights...

Vital Signs May 2025 Edition: Written by Gil Roth, PhD, CSAC, Behavioral Health Clinician May is National Mental Health Month—a time...

Vital Signs April 2025 Edition: Written by Dr. Zoe L. Rammelkamp Associated Physician's Family and Friends Volunteering at Wisconsin Food...

Vital Signs March 2025 Edition: Written by Pearl Fallin All female physicians from Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, OBGYN Women's History...

Vital Signs February 2025 Edition: Written by Dr. Laura Berghahn, OB-GYN Dr. Laura Berghahn, OB-GYN, Menopause Certified Physicians I am...

8 Healthy Ways to Kick Off the New Year Vital Signs January 2025 Edition Associated Physicians newsletter designed to keep us happier,...

What's better than enjoying early Fall mornings on a Wisconsin lake shore? Walking to benefit the Preeclampsia Foundation ! Thank you to...

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