by Leslie Lytle | Apr 30, 2015 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Postpartum, Pregnancy
Nearly one in three women is sexually assaulted in their lifetime — and the experience of pregnancy and birth can be a minefield of triggers. Here, a 30 year old woman recalls disassociating during labor and having flashbacks to a sexual assault at age 7: “All I...
by Leslie Lytle | Apr 27, 2015 | Five Questions
Last month, you met our first Five Questions star, Laurinda Davis. Now, for round two! Meet Christine Issacs, M.D., medical director of midwifery services at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and an associate professor of OB-GYN at VCU. She shares what...
by Leslie Lytle | Apr 1, 2015 | Postpartum, Pregnancy, Professional Development
Have you had or do you plan to have a baby? Do you pee when you cough or sneeze? Have you experienced discomfort during intercourse? Do you have lower back/hip/groin pain? If you answered yes to any of these questions – read on – we are here to educate...