She Was a Physician but She Still Died
“I SHOULD HAVE DONE MORE FOR MY WIFE.” These are the painful words of Anthony Wallace lamenting the death of his beautiful wife of five years, Dr. Chaniece Wallace. Like
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The Death of Tori Bowie, Pregnancy and Social Determinants of Health
Let me put it right out there. I am the daughter of a schizophrenic, so I am well-versed in discussing mental health issues. My beloved mother battled schizophrenia from adolescence
AN ACTION PLAN FOR PREGNANT PEOPLE EXPOSED TO SMOKE
Full transparency: This blog was originally written in 2021 in response to the California wildfires. I never imagined I would be writing to warn the citizens of my birth
Tina Turner’s Death Puts Hypertension in the Spotlight
On May 24, 2023, Tina Turner’s death was announced at the age of 83. The iconic singer’s death has spotlighted hypertension and kidney disease. Hypertension (also known as high blood
HGTV Celebrity Couple Lost Cousin in Childbirth
Every time I write one of these posts, it breaks my heart, but these women’s deaths would go unnoticed without raising public awareness. If you are interested in receiving information
“I’m on Maternity Leave Without a Baby”
A young, Black woman, pregnant with her second child, leaves the hospital empty-handed because no one would listen to her. It is a social refrain that bears no repeating. She
Say No to 4 Prenatal Visits
The new policy being promoted to clinicians and patients places patients at risk. Please share your thoughts. Do you agree?
Happy Father’s Day: 10 Important Things an Expectant Dad Can Do to Help Have a Healthy Baby
This blog was originally written in 2011 but it still holds true today. Some of the most endearing moments I have witnessed as an obstetrician involved observing men in the
My 25th ACOG Rejection While Black Maternal Death Continues to Rise
Dear Dr. Abbasi-Hoskins: Thanks for your response regarding my 25th rejection to become a member of ACOG’s Medically Underserved Women’s Committee. Please be advised that I will not be submitting
You Saved My Baby’s Life
As Preeclampsia Awareness Month comes to a close, I want to share a blog post I wrote on 2/28/2011 that provides a better description of my former patient’s birth that
Three Things You Should Know About the Infant Formula Crisis
On May 13, 2022, the U.S. D.A. (U.S. Department of Agriculture) issued Press Release No. 0106.22 regarding the U.S. infant formula crisis. In plain English, here’s what parents need to
The Deadly 17 Minute Cesarean Section: In Memory of Kira Johnson
The public should be wary of certain physicians, and the late Kira Johnson’s physician is one of them. According to Case No. 800-2016-021723, the California Board of Medicine received six