Houston, we have a problem. As a fierce advocate for improved maternal health outcomes in the United States, especially among people of color, seeing the stats about homicide in the…
A Letter From A Doctor To Literally Anyone Who Is Listening
Dearest Centers for Disease Control, American Heart Association, individuals in hospital administrative positions, and at this point, anyone! This is a letter from a doctor to literally anyone who will…
Covid-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy: Here’s What We Know
As promised, I would keep you updated on any new info about the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy. So, here it is! Good news...it looks safe so far! We now have…
The Covid Vaccine & Breastfeeding
On Instagram and Tik Tok, a lot of people have asked me to discuss the COVID vaccine and breastfeeding. The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, CDC, and WHO all…
Don’t Panic If You Forgot Your Tampon Was In.
Sometimes I think the whole concept that women are better multitaskers than men has its caveats. With everything we’re juggling 24/7, most of us have forgotten to grab our keys,…
So You Want to Go Off the Birth Control Pill?
Choices. We all have choices to make every minute of every day. Whether or not to take birth control is one choice all women are faced with, and the reasons…
Sexual Trauma: An Open, Honest Conversation With Dr. Heather Irobunda
There is not enough support for those of you who have experienced sexual trauma. Nothing about what happened to you is okay. The mental, physical, and emotional pain is real…
4 Things to Know About Permanent Sterilization If You Think You’re Done Having Children
I can’t be alone in this truth. Is it me or does deciding on what to eat or where to go for dinner sometimes seem like one of life’s most…
What To Expect: Your First Prenatal Visit And Prenatal Care
There are two things I can say in honesty I didn’t necessarily expect about having a career in Obstetrics, Gynecology and prenatal care. First and foremost, nothing surprises me anymore…
STDS During Pregnancy: Here’s What You Need To Know
I have seen it happen to my patients who are pregnant at any number of points along their pregnancy journey. Sometimes it’s a fleeting moment of realization, other times it…