An unfortunate delivery in Georgia prompted this podcast. This podcast discusses the cardinal movements of labor ( these movements must happen for a successful vaginal delivery), gestational diabetes ( a complication that occurs during pregnancy) and shoulder dystocia ( a rare but true obstetrical emergency). Listen and then send a…
Recent news has linked formaldehyde relaxers with uterine cancer. The FDA has proposedd a ban on all relaxers containing formaldehyde. There is more to know and more to understand as we focus on reasons for the increasing incidence of uterine cancer in Black Women in the US.
For many women, it's hard to get a GYN appointment. Today we ask the question, "Do you really need that annual well woman GYN exam?" Hear the recommendations regarding mammograms, pap smears and pelvic exams. This is informational only. Dr. Rahman and Black Women's Health podcast ask that you check…
Why would a Black woman spend hours googling to find a Black doctor? What are the perceived differences in the care between Black and non-Black doctors? Do Black doctors have a social responsibility in caring for Black patients? ..we asked a Black woman.
"Every stage of life is critical.. an opportunity to deepen our intimacy" ~ Lorene Cary An intimate conversation with author, educator, advocate and playwright, Lorene Cary who discusses the healing power of the arts and her memoir, Ladysitting. Ladysitting details the challenges and frustrations of being a caregiver to a…
".. the number one killer of Blacks is table salt." Dave Chapelle As a salt sensitive Black female with a family history of high blood pressure, I know I'm at an increased risk for malignant hypertension, heart disease and stroke. Maybe you are too. Listen to a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr…
Healthcare is changing in the US. The high cost of care, physician burnout and patient dissatisfaction are generating new healthcare models. Brief discussion about the direct patient care health model. Is it for you?
Ms. Tina Williams shares her experience with PMDD (pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder) and her use of microdosing with psychedelics