Induction of Labor: What You Need to Know
There has been A LOT of discussion about elective induction of labor. The hospital that I work at passed a policy that states no elective inductions can be performed before 40 weeks gestation. All of this in an attempt to reduce the cesarean section rate. Imagine the smile that came across my face when I […]
Intrauterine Devices (IUD) for Birth Control
They are 99% effective and take user compliance right out of the equation. Once they’re in, they’re in.
Exercise during pregnancy: Let’s Move Baby!
Exercise during pregnancy: Let’s Move Baby! Pregnancy. One of the most AMAZING experiences you’ll ever have. Beautiful. Awe-inspiring. Life-changing. On the flip side, there is fatigue, emotional lability, and the annoyances of things such as swollen legs/feet, back pain, constipation, etc. Can you relate? I’m sure you, as well as so many other preggos […]
Hysterectomy: Reasons, Types, and Risks
On this snow day in New Jersey, I decided to tackle the common topic and procedure of hysterectomy. As an obstetrician and gynecologist, hysterectomies are a surgical procedure that I routinely perform. In an attempt to demystify this popular surgery, let’s start by discussing what a hysterectomy is. The medical term “hyster” means uterus. Thus, […]
Covid 2019; an ob/gyn’s perspective.
Covid-19 happened upon us and completely upended our way of life. I can’t even say that it “suddenly” or “unexpectedly” appeared as we had plenty of notice to prepare. Hindsight is always 20/20; there is no use crying over spilled milk or pondering on what we could have done or should have done differently. The […]
Because January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month
How could I NOT do a blog post on cervical cancer? I mean, as an ob-gyn, I am THE QUEEN of one of THE MOST effective cancer screening tests; the pap smear. Cervical cancer is strongly associated with the human papillomavirus, more commonly known as HPV.
326 – Ask Dr. Angela – Women’s Health: Periods
326 – Ask Dr. Angela – Women’s Health: Periods – The Ask Dr. Angela Podcast. Dr. Angela Jones, Board Certified OB/GYN answers all your personal health questions with quick humorous answers.
325 – Ask Dr. Angela – Why Do Birth Control Pills Sometimes Cause Acne?
325 – Ask Dr. Angela – Why Do Birth Control Pills Sometimes Cause Acne?
324 – Ask Dr. Angela – Bleeding After A Miscarriage; How Much & How Long?
324 – Ask Dr. Angela – Bleeding After A Miscarriage; How Much & How Long? – The Ask Dr. Angela Podcast. Dr. Angela Jones, Board Certified OB/GYN answers all your personal health questions with quick humorous answers. Ask your own question at www.AskDrAngela.com Download This Episode
323 – Ask Dr. Angela – 323 – Ask Dr. Angela – Partial Vs. Total Hysterectomy; What’s The Difference?
323 – Ask Dr. Angela – Partial Vs. Total Hysterectomy; What’s The Difference? – The Ask Dr. Angela Podcast. Dr. Angela Jones, Board Certified OB/GYN answers all your personal health questions with quick humorous answers. Ask your own question at www.AskDrAngela.com Download This Episode