Recent studies in Cell Metabolism and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that pregnancy was associated with acceleration of the aging process. The studies were picked up in a number of lay publications, including Time and the Was…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join Emily Little, a perinatal health researcher and founder of Nurturely, about the evolving definition of “postpartum” and its predominant association with p…
Oxford Dictionary defines stigma as “a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.” In other words, it’s a state of being in shame. One of the most influential thought leaders in shame is Brene Brow…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join obstetrician-gynecologist Roshni D. Patel for an engaging discussion on navigating the challenges of the medical field. With firsthand experiences, Roshni shares valu…
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join Luissa Kiprono, an obstetrician-gynecologist, as she shares insights from her book, Push, Then Breathe: Trauma, Triumph, and the Making of an American Doctor. Luissa&…
Uterine fibroids are a common condition that affects up to 7 in 10 women. While some fibroid patients live with the condition without serious issues, many suffer from disruptive symptoms, such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, and infertility, …
I’m sure you can picture it. You’re sitting in an exam room wearing a paper gown, waiting for your health care provider to walk in the room. There are a few colorful posters on the wall about flu season, health screenings, and a discount pr…
I’ve been inspired by a recent New York Times article that came out about IUDs, better known as intrauterine devices, and how painful and horrible some of the experiences for women have been over the years. Since writing some of these thoughts, I…
The red climbs up. She just delivered, and the arm of my gown. It seeps under the glove, soaking the cuff. She’s still bleeding. No worries – I call for the postpartum hemorrhage meds in the order I’ve memorized and used successfully hundre…
Most women, about 60 percent of us, have a biological child. And while the birth of a child is often eagerly anticipated at the end of pregnancy, there are common concerns about the impact and process of delivery. Women worry about all kinds of things….
