I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc. to write about the realities of obesity as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own. Talking…
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…
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…
Your Top 6 Panic Questions About The Most Common STDs
For many of us, it was an experience burned forever in our brains. The level of awkwardness and unwarranted embarrassment may have varied based on the grade level you were…
What Are The Most Common PCOS Symptoms?
One of the most important pieces of value I offer to my patients, family, friends and basically anyone who will listen to me is something you probably already have heard…
Could You Be Missing These Fibroids Symptoms?
If you’ve ever had to get up in the middle of the night, stumble to the bathroom, debate whether or not to turn on the light because it could wake…
What are Fibroids and Types Of Fibroids
There’s a certain kind of conversation that is particularly uncomfortable to have. And that’s coming from me - a woman who all of my patients know they can literally ask…