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Botox for the Vagina?

Botox for the Vagina?

Apr 28, 2022

We know it can relax our face, but . . . the vagina? Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction (PFM) is characterized by involuntary spasm of the pelvic floor muscles around the vagina.

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Your Guide to Breastfeeding Positions

Your Guide to Breastfeeding Positions

Mar 23, 2022

First and most important breastfeeding position Get comfortable. The number one best breastfeeding position is the one in which you are most comfortable.

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Vulvar and Vaginal Itching

Vulvar and Vaginal Itching

Mar 16, 2022

Vaginal itching. No one wants to be bothered by their lady parts. The uncomfortable sensation can range from mild and brief to severe and persistent.

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How to Keep Your Cervix Fit

How to Keep Your Cervix Fit

Jan 24, 2022

Cervical cancer prevention, screening, and treatment are critical components of comprehensive reproductive health care. Key components to screening include the Pap smear and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) testing.

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Rebuild Your Postpartum Body With OBGYN Approved Fitness Program

Rebuild Your Postpartum Body With OBGYN Approved Fitness Program

Jan 10, 2022

Motherhood changes you inside and out. After having a baby, your clothing size, breast shape, hip width and even your shoe size might be different. Look what your body has done – nothing short of AMAZING!

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Say Goodbye to Your Breastfeeding Struggles

Say Goodbye to Your Breastfeeding Struggles

Dec 23, 2021

Did you know over 80% of mothers initiate breastfeeding in the United States, but many do not meet their goal of continued breastfeeding? Pain and low milk supply are common causes for weaning. Breastfeeding support after hospital discharge is critical.

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5 Facts You Should Know About Gynecologic Cancers

5 Facts You Should Know About Gynecologic Cancers

Sep 30, 2021

1. Gynecologic cancer is a term used for cancer that occurs in women’s reproductive organs. The type of cancers include . . .

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5 Essential Functions of the Pelvic Floor

5 Essential Functions of the Pelvic Floor

Jul 17, 2021

The pelvic floor is a ‘sling’ of muscles, a bit like a small muscle hammock that runs between the pubic bone in the front, and the tailbone at the back.

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Confession: I Did Not Enjoy Being Pregnant!

Confession: I Did Not Enjoy Being Pregnant!

Apr 30, 2021

I said it. I was over the moon excited to be pregnant and I didn’t want to get out of the car for clinic in the morning because of the nausea. My breast doubled in size and the talk around the hospital was that I had gotten a boob job.

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Rectus Diastasis

Rectus Diastasis

Mar 12, 2021

Rectus abdominis diastasis What is it? An anatomic term describing a condition in which the two rectus muscles are separated by an abnormal distance. Fairly consistently defined as more than 2cm.

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Painful Periods

Painful Periods

Feb 10, 2021

Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)⠀ Are you missing school, work or any other life event over your period?

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Let’s STOP the Stigma Around HPV

Let’s STOP the Stigma Around HPV

Feb 04, 2021

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) An estimated 80% of sexually active people will have HPV at some point in their lives. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are over 100 types of HPV.

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Osteopathic Adjustments for Neonates

Osteopathic Adjustments for Neonates

Jan 25, 2021

Craniosacral Osteopathic Manipulation for the Neonate Also known as Cranial Sacral, or simply Cranial, is a natural and painless method. This gentle approach used to free areas of the body which have restricted motion.

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Vaginal Discharge and Odor

Vaginal Discharge and Odor

Jan 19, 2021

Vaginal Discharge and Odor Yes, it is normal to have vaginal discharge and a certain amount of vaginal odor is normal. The vagina begins making discharge during puberty.

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Postpartum Exercise

Postpartum Exercise

Nov 18, 2020

Several reports indicate women’s level of exercise goes down after childbirth leading to overweight and obesity. You’re not surprised! You probably just rolled your eyes or you want to throat punch me. I get it.

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Exercise During Pregnancy

Exercise During Pregnancy

Nov 12, 2020

As an OBGYN and a mom who exercised through 4 pregnancies, I love this topic.

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Do I Need an Annual Gynecology Exam?

Do I Need an Annual Gynecology Exam?

Nov 06, 2020

“Do I need to have a yearly exam if Pap smear screening is only every 3 to 5 years now?” The answer, yes! Your annual well woman exam is much more than cervical cancer screening.

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When Infertility Became More Than Statistics

When Infertility Became More Than Statistics

Sep 10, 2020

During infertility week, in April, I drafted a post about my sister’s experience, but it felt inadequate. It’s her story – not mine. I was a bystander. I held space for her to feel all the feelings and process the new information as it came.

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Can We Talk About Pap Smears?

Can We Talk About Pap Smears?

Aug 28, 2020

Several times a week I get asked with a bit of anxiety, “You mean I don’t need a Pap smear EVERY year?”

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How To Be Your Own Medical Advocate

How To Be Your Own Medical Advocate

Aug 01, 2020

Navigating healthcare can be hard! HMO, PPO, deductibles, specialist for this and that. It is easy to feel lost in the process or feel that it is happening to you. I want you to feel empowered!

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Back Pain in Pregnancy

Back Pain in Pregnancy

Jul 17, 2020

More than half of all women experience back pain in pregnancy. The growing uterus shifts the center of gravity and stretches and weakens the abdominal muscles.

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Preconception Counseling

Jul 10, 2020

“Would you like to become pregnant in the next year?” The goal of pre-pregnancy care is to optimize your health, address any modifiable risk factors and provide education about a healthy pregnancy.

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My First Trip to the Gynecologist

My First Trip to the Gynecologist

Jul 03, 2020

Memories are a funny thing. They can be fussy and distorted. Here’s what I remember, from the time I started my period they were heavy and painful. My mom decided to take me to her gynecologist in Houston at age 14.

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