When you are pregnant, whether it is your first child or your tenth, your obstetrician is your lifeline. This is the person you can trust to answer your questions and provide you with the information you need to have the best possible labor and delivery. So, when should you make an emergency appointment with your obstetrician? These are the signs you should schedule an appointment aside from your routine check-ups.…
Read More »As a woman, it can sometimes be difficult to discern what is “normal” for the female body and what is something to be concerned about. Women can sometimes be told by doctors that their pain is illegitimate or that it is just “lady troubles.” This can make it so you are unsure about your relationship with your own body and your bodily awareness. And it can make it hard to know when you have conditions like endometriosis.…
Read More »Endometriosis likely isn’t a new condition, but it’s one that’s only been discovered and recognized by medical science in recent history. If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis or your doctor suspects that you might have it, you likely have lots of questions and concerns. Here’s what you should know about endometriosis. 1. What it Is To understand endometriosis, you need to understand how your reproductive system naturally works. The uterus is the part of your body that’s responsible for carrying a child, and it sheds its lining each month when you don’t get pregnant.…
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