Pregnancy

Navigating Cold and Flu Medicines During Pregnancy
Catching a cold or the flu while pregnant can feel overwhelming. Not only are you dealing with uncomfortable symptoms, but you also want to make sure anything you take is safe for your growing baby. Paige Hennen, CNP, explains what you need to know about managing cold and flu symptoms during pregnancy.

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Provider Spotlight: Eric Heegaard, MD

Eric Heegaard, MD, is an OB/GYN at CentraCare – Willmar Lakeland Clinic.

Dr. Heegaard is passionate about collaborating with patients to decide on the best approach to treating conditions. His clinical interests include pelvic pain, endometriosis, fibroids and complex gynecologic surgery.

“I chose OB-GYN because it had all the elements in medicine that I loved — surgery, delivering babies, and building long-term relationships with patients.”

Dr. Heegaard earned his medical degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, completed his residency at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and was recognized as a Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor in 2024 and 2025.

Beyond patient care, he has shared his expertise through media, including hosting The Gyno Show on myTalk 107.1 and developing women’s health and endometriosis-focused podcasts with Matriarch Digital Media.

Outside of work, he enjoys historical fiction, culinary history and playing guitar — performing with the same friends since college!