The First 10 Weeks of Pregnancy: What Every Woman Needs to Know (But Often Isn’t Told)
As an obstetrician, one of the most important conversations I have with my patients is about the very beginning of pregnancy. Those first weeks, often before a woman even sees her doctor, are some of the most critical. Yet they are also the weeks when many women feel the most uncertain and least informed. Over […]
Why Are Black Women Still at Higher Risk in Pregnancy? A Physician’s Perspective
As an obstetrician who has spent decades caring for women through pregnancy and childbirth, I have had the privilege of witnessing some of life’s most joyful moments. I have also seen moments that are far more difficult. Over the years, one reality has remained deeply concerning and impossible to ignore. Black women continue to face […]