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Can I Eat Fish If I’m Pregnant?

Despite the previous concern regarding mercury levels in fish, the FDA now recommends that women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or plan on becoming pregnant consume more fish.

VBAC: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

If you have experienced a cesarean delivery, you are not alone. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the cesarean delivery rate in the US increased dramatically over the past four decades, from 5% in 1970 to over 31% in 2007.

Melody Blanchard: I Am So Glad I Made Time For My Mammogram

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. In today’s world, life is so busy it is easy to lose focus […]

Ward Off Vaginal Infections

Vaginal infections are one of the most common reasons that patients come to see me for an office visit.  Here are some tips on keeping your vagina healthy and warding off those vaginal infections.

Wanda Norris: It Took A While To Feel Normal Again

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. Wanda Norris credits a mammogram with saving her life and she encourages all […]

Sandy Speer: How Do We Get Through Something Like This?

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. It was September 2012. My day started out as ordinary but I was […]

Pat Uphoff: I Was Always Faithful About Getting My Yearly Mammogram

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2011 at Sarah […]

Misti Lewis: There are Never Any Guarantees in Life

During the month of October we are sharing stories from women whose lives and experiences have been shaped by a breast cancer diagnosis. We hope these stories will help provide comfort and courage to others whose lives have been touched by cancer. One of the greatest gifts Misti Lewis received from a breast cancer diagnosis […]