Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald, also known as Dr. Every Woman is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and founder of The Gyneco-blogic, a health blog that combines education and fun. She also doubles as an author, singer, and rapper, rising as the Wierd Al of women’s health. Connect with Dr. Wendy on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @dreverywoman
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
The death of Sha-Asia Washington on July 3rd, 2020, has sparked outrage in Brooklyn and attention from the entire country regarding the safety, or lack thereof of black women during childbirth. As a practicing OBGYN and as a black woman, I feel the need to address this particular […]
I know, I know. I haven’t written anything in a while. That is going to change, though because one of my first loves has always been writing. I won’t leave you again. As we wrap up National Women’s Health Week 2020 (May 10-16th) I would be remiss if […]
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