Women's Health: Empowered Care, Informed Choices

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Birth Control in Uncertain Times: Why You Shouldn’t Wait Another Day
Let’s get straight to it: if you’ve been putting off getting reliable birth control, stop—and schedule that appointment today.
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
🌿 How to Navigate Pregnancy with a Chronic Illness?
Pregnancy is already a massive physical and emotional journey—but for women living with chronic illnesses like diabetes, hypertension, or autoimmune…
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
When Your Water Breaks Early: What Happens Next?
You’re just over six months pregnant.
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
Postpartum Belly Binding: Tradition or Science?
With my first pregnancy, I had twins.
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
Listening to the Unheard: The Critical Importance of Fetal Movement Awareness
Introduction: The Silent Tragedy of Stillbirth
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
Reproductive Justice: A Legacy of Control and the Fight for Maternal Equity
"Deeply rooted within our nation's history and traditions." These words, penned by Justice Samuel Alito in overturning Roe v.
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
Advocating for Yourself in the Healthcare System: A Survival Guide
Why Self-Advocacy is Essential
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
The Deliberate Dismantling of Maternal Health Protection in America: A Mother and Doctor's Warning
The Trump administration is actively dismantling critical protections for maternal health in the United States, systematically destroying decades of…
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Dr. Yamicia Connor

March 2025

How to Choose the Right OB-GYN, Midwife, or Doula for Your Journey
Choosing the Right Provider Can Save Your Life
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
Is Your Doctor Ignoring Your Pregnancy Concerns? Here’s How to Get the Care You Deserve
Pregnancy should be a time of care, support, and trust in the medical system.
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
Navigating Pregnancy as a Black or Brown Woman: What They Don’t Tell You
The Hidden Challenges of Pregnancy for Black and Brown Women
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
We Lost the Message. Now It’s Time to Change the Strategy
Let’s be honest with ourselves: we’ve lost.
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Dr. Yamicia Connor
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