Diamond Women's Center

We love to hear testimonials like this!

“Vicki is great - when I talked with her it the other day it was like talking to a good friend.” -Beth

We asked Dr. Angelats, what do you like do to outside of work? He said "I enjoy exercising (running and playing tennis), traveling and spending time with my wife and three daughters. Attending my girls’ various activities."

Dr. Jacob has been with Diamond Women's Center for 25 years. Happy anniversary to a fantastic doctor!

Some of her favorites:
Favorite Show: Great British Baking Show
Favorite Way to Decompress: New York Times Word Games (Wordle, NYT Mini Crossword, Spelling Bee, Connections, Sudoku); baking something yummy for my family
Favorite Physical Activity: Relaxing neighborhood walk or Hot yoga
Favorite Restaurant in the Twin Cities: Bar La Grassa, Sebastian Joe's
Favorite Vacation Spot: Sanibel Island (that's where we got engaged!) Hard to pick because we don't typically go to the same place twice.

"It goes without saying that all of these favorites are only made better when shared with the people I love: my husband, kids, and dear friends." 😊

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month!

Breastfeeding provides numerous medical benefits for both mom and baby. It provides perfect nutrition for baby, antibodies to protect them from various illnesses, and reduces the risk of allergies and chronic diseases. Benefits for mom include bonding, a faster recovery, and reduced risk of diseases later in life like diabetes and certain cancers.

During pregnancy, we can help you choose and order your breast pump. In the hospital, lactation consultants see patients to help get their breastfeeding journey started. Once at home, we can further help you with questions or get you connected with an outpatient lactation consultant. We know breastfeeding is hard work and we always strive to create a supportive environment.

Happy anniversary Dr. Angelats! Today he is celebrating 22 years with Diamond Women's Center.

We asked him to share a few of his favorites with us.
Favorite Subject in School: Genetics
Favorite Meal to Cook: Pasta
Favorite Way to Decompress: The beach or the pool
Favorite Restaurant in the Twin Cities: 6 Smith
Favorite Vacation Spot: Mexico (Riviera Maya)

Thank you for 22 years of excellent care!

“Dr. Jacob is the best! Everyone there makes me feel cared about!” - Jessi

We asked Dr. Persch, what is one piece of advice you would offer to new moms/parents?

She said, “Some advice for new moms: There is the saying that it takes a village to raise a child. It is certainly true how important it is to have a community of people around you to help care for and support your little one. But, don’t forget that the support is there for you too. As you recover physically, mentally and emotionally from childbirth and transition into motherhood, you are not alone. Postpartum support for moms includes close follow up with our office, the option for an in-home nursing evaluation, postpartum depression screening and treatment, pelvic floor physical therapy and more.”

“Dr. Angelats and his team are friendly, kind, and I received excellent care from start to finish.” - Paige

What is Group B Strep?
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a common bacteria that many people carry in their bodies without any symptoms. GBS is found in the gastrointestinal and ge***al tracts of about 25% of healthy adult women.

How do I know if I have GBS?
Pregnant individuals are screened for GBS around week 35-37 of pregnancy to prevent transmission.

What happens if I have GBS?
No need to worry, if your results come back positive, antibiotics will be given during labor to greatly reduce the risk of passing it to newborns.

Why does being an independent practice matter to you?

"I am not tied to one hospital system so I can refer patients to whichever provider or facility best suits their needs." - Dr. Schwab

Meet our wonderful lab team!

"I’ve worked at DWC since March 2022, a little over 2 years. My favorite part of my job: Our patients – I really enjoy getting to meet so many incredible women. I’m so thrilled that I get the opportunity to assist in their care at Diamond." - Ashley

"I’ve been at DWC since August 2023. My favorite part of my job is working with the providers and patients. It’s been fun getting to know patients and caring for them during and after their pregnancies!" - Minela

"I will be at DWC 4 years in August 2024. My favorite part of my job is the DWC team and the wonderful patients that come to DWC. I can honestly say it's a great place to work." - Angel

"I have worked at Diamond for going on 3 and a half years. My favorite part about working at Diamond are the patients I help and see on day to day basis. Diamond is like a big family clinic to me. I enjoy my coworkers and the doctors I work with." - Bethany

"I’ve been with DWC for about a year! My favorite part about my job is my coworkers! They all bring a comforting and positive energy. Also, I really enjoy interacting with the patients at Diamond and being able to be a part of their care!" -Jailene

Happy Fathers Day to all of the fathers out there, including our very own Dr. Angelats!

As providers, we strive to do this every day. We want our patients to feel heard, understood, and taken care of. Thank you for sharing, Alexandra!

“My husband and I truly appreciate the time and care from Dr. Persch. She was incredibly calm, concerned, and thorough. She allowed time for us to talk about our loss, truly listened to our perspective, and gave us a solid plan of care moving forward. We were absolutely impressed when she walked in the room and was already well versed in our story and our history. She knew about our previous deliveries, knew about our loss already, and was able to incorporate our history into the plan moving forward.” - Alexandra

We would like to welcome our new Dietitian, Rachel Thompson!

"While I’m new to women’s health, I’ve been a registered dietitian since 2016. Most recently, I’ve been working in long term care but prior to that I’ve done in-patient, out-patient and community outreach.

As a relatively new mom myself, I love being able to support patients through the enormous life change that is pregnancy and entering motherhood.

Outside of work, you can usually find my family doing something outdoors like camping, hiking, backpacking or boating."

Typical patients that will see Rachel have: gestational diabetes, pregnancy with multiples, pregnancy with history of bariatric surgery, PCOS, and weight management.

When talking about your health and wellbeing, we ARE a team!!

“Dr. Jacob is professional and very personable. She treats me as an individual and when talking about different decisions in regards to my health and wellbeing she always makes me feel we are a team. She is truly amazing.” – Lisa

We asked Dr. Jacob, what is the most rewarding part of your job?

She said, "I love being able to build relationships with patients over a lifetime. I get to be present at some pretty big moments and I do not take that gift for granted. Over the years, I have been able to contribute care to families of patients (mothers and daughters, sisters, friends, neighbors). I really love being part of this community."

Look at these cuties!!

Anna shared with us that, “Dr. Persch is wonderful!" ☺️

This Women's Health Month, let's celebrate strength, resilience, and self-care. Your health matters every day!

We are here to empower women of all ages to prioritize their well-being in the following ways:

Reproductive health care. Contraception and family planning, fertility testing and treatment, and top-notch pregnancy care.

Mental Health awareness. Stress management, sleep hygiene and medication management, along with therapy bring a multidisciplinary approach.

Healthy aging. Including bone health, hormone replacement therapy, and heart disease screening and prevention. We are menopause experts and can guide you through this important stage of life.

Your Annual Well Woman exam. We will tailor specific screenings based off your personal and family history, and update your cancer screening and other important tests. Prevention is key and early detection saves lives!

An awesome testimonial for Dr. Angelats ☺️

“The combination of Dr. Angelats’ demeanor, knowledge, interest in his patient’s well-being, and efficiency make him an exceptional Provider.” - Kristie

In the United States among married women ages 15-49 with no prior births, about 1 in 5 (19%) are unable to get pregnant after one year of trying. (CDC)

About 9% of men and 11% of women of reproductive age in the U.S. have experienced fertility problems. (NIH)

Cumulative conception rates for ages 35 and under are around 75% after 6 months, 90% after one year and 95% after trying for two years. Pregnancy rates over age 35 can take longer. (NIH)

These statistics paint a picture that infertility is more widespread than some may think. While conceiving a child seems to be the most natural progression for a couple, at times this does not happen right away. Wanting a child and not having it happen right away can be very frustrating and emotionally draining. You are not alone. If you have been trying to conceive for 1+ year without a pregnancy, please see your OB/GYN Physician. If you are over 35, please see a Physician after trying for 6 months without a pregnancy.

We are here to care for YOU! Thank you for this review Terri 💜

“Dr Persch is always considerate and professional but also compassionate and interested in what the patient has to share.” – Laura

Happy anniversary Dr. Schwab! Today she is celebrating 7 years with Diamond Women's Center.

We asked her to share a few of her favorites with us.

Favorite Show: Favorite show lately is watching Disney’s Animal Kingdom with my 5 year old daughter.
Favorite Type of Book: I love to read contemporary fiction.
Favorite Physical Activity: I look forward to going to hot yoga classes, both for exercise and to decompress.
Favorite Restaurant in the Twin Cities: I enjoy trying new Twin Cities restaurants. A recent favorite is Porzana.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii!

It's National Doctors Day! A day to celebrate our four wonderful doctors. We appreciate you so much! 💟

Thank you, Emma!!

"Always the BEST care with Dr. Angelats and all the staff at Diamond Women's Center. I was recommended to the center years ago by a coworker and have always had stellar care.” - Emma

“I never liked going to the OB before I found Diamond Women’s Center. But the office is so personable and you can tell they know who you are and are all very sweet. I was late for the first time and the front desk reassured me and said they knew I was usually always on time. It’s nice to go to clinic where I am not just another patient number. Dr. Persch especially has been amazing in helping investigate my pregnancy loss. I couldn’t ask for a better care team. I am appreciative of the entire staff.”

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

"The most rewarding part of my job is the ongoing relationships I get to have with patients. Whether that is helping someone deliver a healthy baby after they have previously gone through pregnancy loss or fertility issues, finding ways to manage symptoms of abnormal bleeding or bothersome menopausal symptoms, or even just seeing someone regularly for their annual well woman exams and finding out how they have been over the year. Getting to see my patients through the ups and downs of different life events and milestones is very satisfying." - Dr. Paige Persch

It’s staff appreciation day! We could not provide the care that we do without every one of them. Thank you, we are so lucky to have you! (Missing a handful, too) 💜

Have you ever wondered who is the face behind our social media channels? Meet Allie! Our Marketing & Social Media Coordinator. Allie has worked here since August of 2022. Allie is passionate about creating and marketing, as well as, being a mom. Working in an environment filled with women who have such different stories to tell is one of Allie's favorite things about her job. Are there any topics you would love to know more about? A testimonial you would like to share? Send us a message - Allie would love to hear from you!

Wow, such a thoughtful testimonial for not only Dr. Schwab but our clinic too. Your comments mean the world to us!

“Dr. Schwab listened to me explain my medical issues and she understood what I meant. She patiently discussed a few treatment options and gave me the opportunity to help make the choice of medication. Her schedule was full, my appointment being the last of the day, yet she didn't make me feel she was rushed. I would definitely recommend Dr. Schwab, and kudos to the front desk staff and the person who roomed me. End of the day? Holiday weekend coming up? Staff eager to get home? Of course, yet everyone still seemed cheerful. I've worked in a clinic myself and was very impressed by my visit.”