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NOTICE FOR PREGNANT PATIENTS Even as we transition out of Minnesota’s stay at home order,  we continue to recommend pregnant patients strictly adhere to social distancing by staying home starting at 36 weeks gestation until your delivery. If you need a note for your employer to support this recommendation, please contact our office or send

Call your doctor:  If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice or complete the questionnaire found here to determine if you should get tested and to find a testing location near you. The symptoms of coronavirus,

With guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), we are closely monitoring the outbreak of a new coronavirus, COVID-19.  COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that was first detected in China and continues to expand.   This infection causes respiratory symptoms such as cough, fever and trouble breathing.  The

What is Influenza? Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory disease that is not the same as the “stomach flu.” Flu is caused by a virus that attaches to the nose, throat and lungs. Getting the flu is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women than in women who are not pregnant. When you

Whether you are pregnant, postpartum or just a woman who’s into a healthy active lifestyle, join Drs. Koidahl and Harris for a Barre3 class on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 1:00 pm. Class registration is free and on a first-come, first-serve basis for current or new patients only. It is limited to 30 people. If

Cramps are not unusual in the world of women’s health, as more than one half of women who menstruate have some pain for 1–2 days each month. Cramps are caused by the muscle cells in the myometrium responding to hormones called prostaglandins. The muscles are working to expel the lining of the uterus, called the

Perimenopause — The changes in hormones that lead to menopause can for last for months or for years — and they might just bring about quite a few uncomfortable symptoms! One of the most common (and frustrating) is sleeplessness and fatigue. According to ACOG, many women in perimenopause struggle with irregular sleep cycles, insomnia, or

Congratulations, mama! You’re home with your beautiful new baby…but you’re also utterly exhausted and probably in a bit of discomfort. And while you’ve likely read dozens of articles on what to expect in your baby’s first week, have you taken much time to consider what you need in these first seven days? Here are 20

Nearly 2/3 of women will get a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) in their lifetime. This very common bacterial infection is common in teenage girls, especially those who may be sexually active. UTIs usually start in the bladder and can be very uncomfortable. They are easily diagnosed and treated, but if not taken care of can