Health Blogs

A day doesn’t go by that I don’t see a parent grab a pacifier from the floor that had fallen from their child’s mouth, suck on it for a second or two to clean it off, and then plop it right ... Read More »

It is often said that people who try to control their outer world really want to manage their inner one. To some extent this may be true. What happens when couples unite and their organization style ... Read More »

What is the Real Message of Sheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In? After reading Cheryl Sandberg’s book, Lean In, which discusses women’s role as both mother and professional, I was ... Read More »

In my first trimester of my first pregnancy, my husband and I took a trip to the mountains. My husband really wanted to ski with some friends. And although I wasn’t going to ski, I thought it ... Read More »

No, it is not your responsibility but women know men don’t go to the doctor as often as they should. As a primary care doctor I give you permission to nag, gently, to help your man stay healthy. ... Read More »

Folic acid is the supplement form of Folate, the vitamin present in green, leafy vegetables, fruits, cereals, grains, nuts, and meats. Many patients ask about taking a daily folic acid supplement so ... Read More »

A recurring theme I see in my office with parents of newborns and infants is the question that begins with “at what age will my baby…?” And the fill in the blank ranges anywhere from ... Read More »

I’ve recently written a number of posts about STD’s and their potential subsequent effect on fertility; due to pelvic inflammatory disease, adhesions, etc. and how that can in turn, increase the ... Read More »

The news reports about New York Lawyer, Cynthia Wachenheim, were tragic. This is a woman who clearly suffered from postpartum psychosis and nevertheless some critics have called her a monster. ... Read More »