Guest Writer

Most days, I don't regret having my tubes tied -- but today, I do. 

Families that are not personally walking this journey should remember to be patient with those that are. Don’t take it personally or get upset with your friend when she seems preoccupied. The saying “You would do anything for your child” is exactly what this mama is doing.

If you had asked me about postpartum depression a few years ago, I might have said it was not a real thing. I might have said that mama was just tired, or that mama needed some help. I might have smiled and nodded at someone who said she was experiencing it. 

My job was to spark a lifelong love of learning, to encourage creativity, and to inspire confidence, tenacity, and self-advocacy. I was teaching these bright minds to share and think outside themselves, while reminding them of their worth and of the importance of self-care.

The brand new Clean Juice location at The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth offers acaí bowls, made-to-order juices, protein smoothies, warm drinks and bites, cold-pressed juices, and more! All of Clean Juice’s products are USDA certified organic. This means no produce or other component of their products is sprayed with chemicals or pesticides (because yuck).

The fact that we now have the technology to isolate this fetal DNA from a blood sample from mom and reliably test for common genetic issues is even more fascinating. The implications of this are very personal to me, not just as an obstetrician, but as a mother who has utilized this testing myself.

Whether you are in the midst of the decision-making process or weeks away from your breast augmentation surgery, you've come to the right place! I have been exactly where you are: Obsessively searching Real Self, looking through all of the women with your same stats, following their stories, and losing sleep weighing out the pros and cons of cosmetic surgery.