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Top 10 Things I Love About Being an OB/GYN

We’re linking up today with Ooh Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday. Check out her blog for more fun and practical top ten lists. 10. The First Flicker When a patient comes in for their first pregnancy visit, I...

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The One Question I Won’t Answer

As I looked at my screen to check which patient was next, seeing her name made me smile. The patient was a delight. I had delivered her first baby two years ago, an adorable baby girl with curly blond...

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TPC Birth Stories: When the Doctor Becomes the Patient

I got in the car to drive to the hospital then suddenly realized that I had forgotten my camera. As I searched the house for my Canon, I laughed. How often am I  the one bringing a camera to the...

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Why I Hate the Internet

{Photo Credit} “Can I eat pineapple when I’m pregnant?” A patient asked during a routine office visit this week. “Yes, pineapple is great.” I replied, a little perplexed by the odd question. “Are you...

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What to do When You See Your Gynecologist at Target

While I have never actually read Emily Post’s book of etiquette, something tells me that there is not a section that specifically addresses how to react when you see your gynecologist in Target....

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TPC Birth Story: Dr. Rupe

When my alarm began blaring at 5:20 am on January 21, 2004; I immediately hit the snooze button. I am normally a morning person, but the last few weeks of my pregnancy were beyond exhausting. As I...

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How I Came To Be An OB/GYN

Young Dr. Rupe, Circa 1998 “You must have the grossest job in the world. Why on earth would anyone want to be a Gynecologist?” my twenty something patient asked, as I was examining her ‘nether...

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Should Sex Hurt?

As a gynecologist I’ve learned that every woman’s definition of  ”normal” is different. This is especially true concerning sex. I have seen women who put up with pain for years thinking it’s normal,...

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Fearing the Worst: The Real Risks of Stillbirth

    Stillbirth. Just saying the word makes me cringe and take a deep breath to avoid feeling nauseated. Loss after 20 weeks in pregnancy is medically referred to as stillbirth. Luckily, the risk of...

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10 Most Important Habits of a Healthy and Happy Mom

“Long time, no see!” My dentist jokingly scolded me, last week as the hygienist probed my gums. “Yeah, sorry I had to reschedule my last appointment.” I sheepishly replied. “You haven’t been here in 2...

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Why I am Giving my Kids the HPV Vaccine

An immunization that could prevent cancer? It seemed like far fetched science fiction when I first heard the rumors as a medical student, but fast forward 15 years and now I  give it to my patients...

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What an Emergency C-Section is Really Like

As I hold the scalpel over the patient’s abdomen, I notice my clenched hand is shaking ever so slightly. Taking a deep breath, I loosen my grip but can still feel the adrenaline in my veins. As I wait...

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