As last year came to a close, and this year began, I thought a lot about community. Especially for us single people out there, community is a bit more of an elusive idea. Normally and historically, a person’s community is so deeply rooted in their family. I have […]
I wanted to take a moment to explain my latest parody because it was robust in health awareness topics and social etiquette content. Go with me on this Lizzo inspired journey through gestation… Why do I feel great until I have to gestate? — Gestate is a verb […]
Production. This word has become the driving force for most physicians. See more, bill more, chart more, work more. I remember a few years ago, when my practice really started picking up and I was feeling the weight of constant pursuit of increased numbers, a friend told me […]
There are few things worse than the sensation of burning while you urinate. You have to pee. It’s not like you can stop doing it. But when it that sensation arises, all you want is relief. In this article, we will discuss gynecologist-approved ways to prevent UTI, or […]
Say you have a new symptom or health concern. You’ve never felt this before. You don’t know if you should be worried or not. All that you know is that it is new. What is the first thing that you do? Whip out your phone. Or pull up […]
June is National Safety Month. Among many of the topics addressed, “Prescription drugs are one the most commonly misused substances by Americans age 14 and older.” – Health.gov The primary drugs of concern and of abuse and overuse are the following: Opioids—used to relieve pain, such as Vicodin®, OxyContin®, […]
This article is not about being pro-life or pro-choice. It is a fact-based glimpse into the past and a look at current stats around the world. Millions of abortions occur yearly worldwide. 55.7 million to be exact. They occur in every country, within every socio-economic class, at every […]
Home births are being talked about more as a safe space in the setting of startling Maternal Mortality numbers in the U.S. Meghan Markle recently gave birth and a flurry of news articles and blog posts followed. This one caught my eye. Apparently Meghan Markle Wasn’t Able To […]
Dr. Shelly Agarwal and Dr. Wendy McDonald (Dr. Every Woman) share what happens during a routine gynecologist visit. This will take the mystery and hopefully the fear out of the visit. Get the most out of your GYN exam by knowing what to expect. Thanks for following. Tell […]
It can be hard to set boundaries with family and friends, but you are your newborn baby’s first protector. I’ll tell them for you what’s important.