Tag Archives: Feminism

Awesome free resource!

I am so thrilled with the free books available at Herperian.org. They are designed for ease of use and medical accuracy, and take into account limited resources in remote locations. Each of the books is available in multiple languages. I … Continue reading

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Reply turned post, Trisomy 18 and mental masturbation style

I can get really frustrated by people who enter into philosophical arguments about serious medical ethics questions online. Many of these people have a definite agenda, often controlling access to abortion, but try to couch it as some sort of … Continue reading

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When good care isn’t emotionally driven care

Hello, folks! I am slowly getting over not matching. Slowly. I am trying to strategize for the next match. And, I’m trying to take care of myself, emotionally and physically, in the aftermath. In the meantime, I am on my … Continue reading

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Back from ACOG

I am back from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical Meeting in Washington DC. It was wonderful. I mostly stuck to the medical student track again. Some highlights – I thought the lecture on Misogyny and Women’s … Continue reading

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Who knew closing the gender and race gap could be so easy?

I thought this article on a 15 minute writing exercise that improved the performance of women in physics and students of color in high school was beautiful in its simplicity. Think about the things that are important to you. Perhaps … Continue reading

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How about a pink stethoscope?

From Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal: And if you like that but want some more words, check out this great post by Isis the Scientist. (It’s from June. Sorry, I am way behind on my blog reader)

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Happy Mother’s Day!!

I am up too early, considering. I think my husband and kids went to Panera to get me one of their evil egg souffles, hopefully with enough bagels for everyone else so I don’t end up having to make breakfast … Continue reading

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Reply turned post, did someone say breastfeeding?

I wasn’t the only one talking about the recent Pediatrics article on breastfeeding. Well, Annie at PhD in Parenting had a post up about the constant refrain that talking about breastfeeding’s benefits is somehow judgmental. People in the comment section … Continue reading

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Michel Martin rocks the mic

I have been a Michel Martin fan ever since I got satellite radio, and I was able to listen to her NPR show Tell Me More. She is a great interviewer, and I love the Barbershop segment. But, it’s her … Continue reading

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Reply turned post, Dr. Amy’s “egregious” post on KevinMD style

KevinMD invited Dr. Amy to write a post about offering VBAC, simply entitled “VBAC should not be a woman’s right”. Keep in mind on both my blog and on Academic Ob/Gyn, she has agreed the evidence supports offering VBAC. But, … Continue reading

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