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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The Art of Curse Word Substitution
The other day, I dropped a cast iron skillet on my pinky toe. I was aware my daughter was in earshot, so I let out a long string of faux curses that I always say, “Mother of goodness…holy bananas… mother farger, that hurt!” I then limped around my kitchen until I was able to see straight again. My daughter hearing the crash and my yelp called in from the living room, “Mom, … [Read more...] about The Art of Curse Word Substitution
Are We Cutting the Cord Too Soon?
Are we depriving our newborns of vital nutrients by rushing the big "cut the cord" moment? The diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency and iron deficient anemia has become commonplace in pediatric offices across the country. Infants and young children are at particularly high risk for this problem due to their high iron requirements during rapid growth. Since iron is … [Read more...] about Are We Cutting the Cord Too Soon?
The Latest on The Mommy Wars
Why do moms need data to convince ourselves that there are myriad good (and bad) ways to raise children? After all, parenting is a quintessentially unique and personal undertaking. Every adult, even identical twin sisters, approaches motherhood differently. What I found in talking to hundreds of moms for my 2006 book Mommy Wars is that as long as we are not neglecting or … [Read more...] about The Latest on The Mommy Wars
How TV Contributes to Child Obesity
Weight issues in childhood are an enormous problem for our country. The numbers are staggering: 12.5 million children and adolescents are overweight. This number has tripled over the past 30 years. And, as we know, overweight children are at much higher risk of developing some serious adult health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure and high … [Read more...] about How TV Contributes to Child Obesity