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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleTPC 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleWhat 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....
View ArticleTPC 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleShould 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,...
View ArticleFearing 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...
View Article10 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...
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticleWhat 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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