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We’ve heard it time and time again—maternal health in the U.S. lags behind other developed countries, and Black women are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White women. But the conversation often stops there. Women are left feeling anxious and afraid, with little information on what these risks actually entail […]
A Guide to Vulva Health: Essential Tips for Keeping Things Healthy Down There Maintaining vulva health is crucial for overall well-being and comfort. Despite being a topic often overshadowed by taboo, open discussions and proper knowledge can significantly contribute to the health and happiness of vulva owners. Here are some essential tips and best practices […]
New guidelines were recently released and implemented about the use of low-dose aspirin, also known as 81mg or “baby aspirin” for prevention of a serious pregnancy complication known as preeclampsia. It has long been known that people who developed preeclampsia early in a previous pregnancy could benefit from this prevention strategy in subsequent pregnancies but […]
It is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Pink is for Prevention. Prevention of breast cancer can occur with a few actions. Don’t smoke tobacco products Keep alcohol consumption to a minimum (Less than one drink per day is ideal) Maintain a healthy weight Exercise regularly: 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes […]
If you haven’t heard of this new birth control option that lasts a whole year and is NOT an intrauterine device, you are not alone. First, I need to make one thing clear. I do not have any partnership or sponsorship arrangement with any pharmaceutical company. When I learned about this contraceptive option, I felt […]
I recently had a conversation with a patient who needed an induction of labor for a medical reason affecting the safety of her and her unborn child. I explained the circumstance to the patient and she seemed to understand. Shortly after she left my office she called back. She had talked to a friend about […]
The other day, a patient and I were chatting and she hit me with “I have one more question.” Now, usually that phrase comes before something that the person is super embarrassed to ask. I usually respond with, “Go for it. There is no such thing as TMI with a gynecologist.” Because there isn’t. Or […]
Singer Maren Morris recently shared with People Magazine her experience having an unexpected c-section. She said, “I labored for 30 hours, wanted to do it naturally, but I stopped having contractions and it was just time to call it and get him out safely,” says Morris. “So I just wish I had done a better job […]
A friend recently shared with me a story that troubled me to my core. A friend of hers was diagnosed with anemia, also known as a low blood count. She saw her gynecologist for evaluation and ultimately underwent a hysterectomy, even though her menstrual bleeding, from the little bit of the story I know, did […]
August 1-7 this World Breastfeeding Week. This is a national campaign that takes place every year in over 120 countries with the mission to inform, educate and support people with knowledge and resources to support breastfeeding as a global culture. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasize the value of breastfeeding for mothers […]