Monday morning, I dropped my partner off at work and took the 40 minute drive to the high risk ultrasound facility the nurses scheduled me to visit. I arrived 20 minutes early as suggested, only to be told at check-in that I needed prior authorization—I was distraught. I called my gynecologist’s office and they contacted the insurance company.
Read MoreAs a family physician, I treat all types of diabetes, and even I was surprised when I heard my diagnosis of gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a temporary glucose intolerance that develops during the second or third trimester.
Read More“P R E G N A N T” Appeared in the little box and I was in disbelief. I immediately knew I didn’t want it, and as someone who for years wanted a village of kids to sprout from my womb, I struggled to process the decision that lay ahead for me.
Read MoreThe conversation of abortion and loss is very heavy and can be no matter what perspective you have on it. It is politically, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally charged. After making a decision to have an abortion, difficult things will happen; however, the important part is coming back from experience and not being defined by it.
Read MoreI entered the hospital with faith that I was prepared to pursue this and I was completely covered in God’s grace to succeed. My doctor was not scheduled at the hospital, so there weren’t any staff on my delivery team who looked like me. We had a wonderful experience and the team was supportive and professional, but there was still something missing.
Read MoreSex and the female body are such taboo topics in the Black community that all some people know is that one day everyone’s saying you’re cute and the next, everyone’s saying you’re fast. Fortunately for me, my aunt talked to me about my body and sent me resources to do my own exploring.
I never hid the fact that I didn’t have a regular period, but in retrospect, I don't think I was very open about just how irregular it was. I always knew that something was wrong, but I was never really compelled to address the issue. Menstruation is what turned girls into women and allowed us to be able to have children. I wasn't in any pain and my quality of life was not impacted. In my mind, I was simply someone who had irregular periods.
Read MoreIf you are thinking about getting pregnant, here are five lifestyle factors that you can modify to create the best possible environment to conceive. As a bonus, your overall health and wellbeing should improve so you can live a healthier life.
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