Category: advocacy
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Safe Medications in Pregnancy
Last week we discussed medications in chronic conditions and medications used for treatment. We discussed whether you should stop your medication once you are pregnant. But what about the everyday over the counter medications? Typically, your OB office gives you a bunch of reading information at your first appointment. In one of those packets there…
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But I’m Pregnant…
You found out you’re pregnant, but you are on medication for a chronic condition and you are not sure what to do. Before stopping cold turkey, please read this guide. One of the reasons I became a family nurse practitioner instead of a midwife or women’s health nurse practitioner (even though it would have made…
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Understanding Your Feelings After Childbirth: Postpartum Depression
You just had the bundle of joy that you have been waiting for. So why do you feel so sad or anxious? I want to start off by saying that I am in no way a psychologist or psychiatrist, but as someone who screens for postpartum depression and tries to get patients the help they…
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What is Going On (Down There)?
We have all been there…random itching, random discharge, or random odor. It’s frustrating, uncomfortable, and embarrassing. But what are the reasons we have a change in smell and everything else going on down there? There are many different reasons, and they are not all treated in the same way. Of course, I will say go…
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Women’s Health Considerations During Ramadan
Supporting Women’s Wellbeing While Celebrating Ramadan Ramadan is a significant period for many women, offering both spiritual and physical reflection. With Ramadan approaching, it is important to discuss that unique health considerations arise, especially related to fasting, menstrual cycles, pregnancy, and even postpartum. It is important for women to understand how Ramadan may impact their…
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