Misogyny in healthcare is a real problem. But it doesn’t stop there. A new mother contacted me in my office a few days ago. I spoke with this pleasant young woman in person for nearly a half hour, far beyond the free 10 minute consults I usually do. Here’s why: Women’s pain and suffering is LARGELY not ACKNOWLEDGED or well cared for in healthcare. And worse, often the … [Read more...] about Misogyny in Healthcare (& Beyond) Hurts Us All
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Doctor Decisions: Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider
People move - find new homes, new neighborhoods, new cities, new schools and new friends - and that can be all well and good. In fact, many people take all of that in stride and have a pretty good idea on how to proceed with a move in order to get settled in quickly and efficiently. However, along with the relocation comes the very scary search for new doctors. It … [Read more...] about Doctor Decisions: Choosing the Right Healthcare Provider
A Matter of Life: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Motherhood can be a dream. Nothing compares to welcoming your own children into the world, to watching them take their first steps, to hearing their first words, to seeing them make friends, go to school, graduate, begin their careers, start families of their own... Motherhood can also be a nightmare. Nothing is more agonizing than watching your children hurt, bullied, or in … [Read more...] about A Matter of Life: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
How To Protect Your Kids From The Flu and Other Viruses
Flu seasons tend to vary in severity, but I think it’s safe to say that this year is a doozy. Numerous reports have been released about the virus hitchhiking across the nation, infecting many. And unfortunately, it seems like we’ve been inundated with news about viruses. First it was EV-D68, then Ebola, and now it’s the flu virus and the measles. If there is one thing we can … [Read more...] about How To Protect Your Kids From The Flu and Other Viruses
Does Breastfeeding Help a Mother Lose Weight?
Losing weight is a major concern for many new moms. Fortunately, if you breastfeed, you may take the pregnancy weight off more quickly. Since calories are burned while producing milk and nursing your baby, nursing moms have an added weight loss advantage. If you are a mom who opts not to breastfeed, you'll need to rely strictly on diet and exercise to lose your pregnancy … [Read more...] about Does Breastfeeding Help a Mother Lose Weight?