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…
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Painfully Peeing Razor Blades
It’s like peeing razor blades. Every five minutes. And getting a few drops every single time. You know what I’m talking about. There are plenty of reasons why it’s painful…
How can I prevent having to go to a gynecologist during quarantine? Let’s talk about SCENT!
Navigating your GYN concerns in our “New Normal” I’m sure you’re just about ready to never read or hear the words “COVID-19” again. It’s completely turned our lives upside down…
Real Talk: Breaking Through the Stigmas Around Sexual Dysfunction in Women
It is something almost 1 in every 2 women will encounter. And no one is talking about it. Well, no one aside from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists,…