Why do I sit in the waiting room when I’m in labor?
I have to wonder about the way that insurance companies and doctors treat pregnancy. I was in labor and it hurt a lot, plus I had a cold. The contractions were increasing. That's why I went into my
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Dealing with Menopause
I don't have as many issues with menopause as I thought I would. But one thing that has been a problem for years is painful intercourse. My previous physician gave me a prescription for estrogen and
What contributes to a low libido?
I have seen my physician several times to find out why my libido has diminished. Well, maybe as I get older, it could be the result of menopause. But I recently read an article that talked about relax
Loving Your Body After Pregnancy
I’ve had three children and my body definitely changed. I dieted and exercised but I still have a completely different stomach, much bigger than before having had children. But at the end of the day
Cervical cancer: New screening guidelines
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Finding the right obstetrician
I have switched doctors several times since I became pregnant. I’m not sure if that’s normal but I believe that I have the right to find the best doctor for my delivery. I thought I found the righ
How a second opinion on a sonogram saved my baby’s life
When I became pregnant with my second child, I was overjoyed but also cautious because I had gone through a miscarriage before I got pregnant again. Still, I was optimistic and elated that I would hav
What it’s like to have an emergency c-section
I remember going to a class to prepare for the birth of my child. I practiced breathing techniques and learned how to be as calm as possible in anticipation of going into labor. It was my first child
A Woman Sued Her Doctor After She Almost Died at his “Private Surgical Center”
A Woman Sued Her Doctor After She Almost Died at his “Private Surgical Center” A woman in Southern California sued her doctor after she almost died following a procedure. The physician, a respe
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