What is Thrush and What Can You Do About It?
Thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a common infection in babies. It is a fungal infection caused by Candida that affects the mouth and throat.
Learn More About the 6 Signs of Coffee Withdrawal
When consumed in moderation, caffeine is safe and even has some health benefits. But because caffeine is psychoactive, the brain can develop a tolerance and physiological...
Birth Control Options While Breastfeeding
Contraception options after pregnancy is an important health topic that sometimes we forget about. This is why I discuss contraception while breastfeeding...
I’m Pregnant and Constipated, What Can I do About it?
Constipation in Pregnancy Constipation is yet another uncomfortable symptom that is very common in pregnancy. We...
Intrauterine Devices (IUD)
Many women consider intrauterine device (IUD) as a form of birth control both before having a baby, and after. This is because...
Folic Acid for Pregnancy: Do I Really Need it?
With all the appointments and tests that occur during pregnancy, it’s hard to keep track of everything and easy to question, “Is all of...
Pregnancy and Conceiving: What are the Causes of Infertility
Before medical school I thought I was going to have all of my children before the age of 30. Then real life happened. Studying,...
Eczema in Children
Eczema is a skin condition where inflammation causes the skin to be dry, crust, crack, and ooze. Eczema can often get worse in...
Postpartum hairloss
I experienced significant hair loss after both of my pregnancies. My experience with postpartum hair loss made wonder, why do we lose...
Guest Post: Perinatal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety can be a common experience among new parents. Some anxiety is normal and as long as it is not impairing your...