Teachers from Waunakee, Amy and JP did their homework before choosing an obstetrician nearly four years ago when Addie was born. After their visit with Dr. Todd Schad, it was an easy decision. Amy was impressed. "I couldn't believe the amount of time he gave, just getting to know us. He was really personable. We had a lot of questions, and he answered every single one of them," she says. So when they became pregnant a few years later with Jack, a delightful baby boy, they knew where to go.

But life wasn't always that easy. Before Jack came along, Amy had a miscarriage. She says, "I was at work and needed to get to the hospital. I got in right away; Dr. Schad stayed with me while JP was on his way. Everyone at Sauk Prairie was very sensitive and caring, and you could tell it was heartfelt."

After the miscarriage, Amy really understood the importance of having a doctor and hospital you could trust. "When I became pregnant with Jack, I knew that Dr. Schad would be there when I delivered. It was very reassuring." The obstetrician delivering their baby would be the same throughout their pregnancy-someone thoroughly familiar with their history, concerns, and decisions. This isn't always the case in other hospitals.

JP had other concerns too. "My husband is an avid reader and keeps up to date on new technology and medical trends. He asked a lot of questions. Dr. Schad was very knowledgeable," Amy says.

This is echoed in Amy's reasons for choosing Sauk Prairie Memorial over Madison's hospitals. "At Sauk Prairie you get the latest in technology and medical care too, but you're also treated like family. Everyone remembers you; they're truly interested," she explains. You're not just another patient.

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