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pregnancy

Am I Going Through Early Menopause?

Lissa Rankin, August 19, 2010

Dr. Lissa Rankin's medical blog is based on her upcoming book What's Up Down There? Questions You'd Only Ask Your Gynecologist If She Was Your Best Friend, which you can preorder here. If you have a question you'd like Dr. Lissa Rankin to answer in her blog, please join the What's Up Down There posse in our Owning Pink community, or contact us.

I’m 37 years old, and over the past seven months, my periods have stopped. I’m also suffering from mood swings. I’m healthy otherwise and of average weight. My doctor recently ruled out polycystic ovaries, and she said I could just go on the Pill to “regulate” my cycle and my moods. But I’d really like to just get to the root of the problem, especially because I may still want to have a baby. Can you help?

Prenatal Drugs to Prevent Lesbianism?!

Lissa Rankin, July 6, 2010

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Sometimes I read things that get my dander up with such ire that I simply have to write about them, if for no other reason than to diffuse the charge. This is one of those posts.

Not All Pregnant Women Glow

Heather Sobieralski, June 18, 2010

I was not a glowing and happy pregnant mama. I viewed pregnancy more as cruel invasion. My body was not my own and this new inhabitant was not kind to me. This is the story of how my daughter got her first nickname, "Creaturella."

12 Tips for Keeping Your Mojo While Pregnant & On Bedrest

Heather Sobieralski, May 11, 2010

I am not one to give advice, but on the topic of bedrest, I may be considered an "expert." Are you currently on bedrest or have a loved one who is? I may be able to offer some helpful tips so you don't loose your sanity!

My bed rest hell

I was on bed rest for eleven weeks... with not one pregnancy, but two. At 25 weeks with each pregnancy I felt like a bowling ball was between my legs and was placed on strict bed rest for the duration of my term; to minimize further dilation. I remained on strict bed rest with both pregnancies until I delived at 36 weeks with each child. Hey, at least I was consistent!

Oklahoma Law Allows Doctors to Lie to Women

Lissa Rankin, April 29, 2010

by Lissa Rankin, MD

Okay. I have to warn you. I’m about to rant. So if you’re not in the mood, I blow you kisses and give you permission to move on. You’ve been forewarned. You know I don't really like to talk about politics at Owning Pink, but sometimes I have to OWN my truth and say how I really feel, so bear with me. If you're seeing me on Sacramento & Company TV today, forgive me. I promise we'll be talking more about mojo tomorrow. But part of getting- and keeping- your mojo is being brave enough to say how you feel, even if your thoughts are controversial.

Release Body Hang-Ups & Love Your Stretch Marks

Heather Sobieralski, April 25, 2010

Pinkies, pleases welcome to the Posse Heather Sobieralski, a life coach for moms and founder of the site mymamamojo.com. Sister is positively exploding with mojo, insight, and wisdom, and we're so thrilled to introduce her to you. Here she is with some thoughts on owning our bodies and looking at our "flaws" in a different light. Take it away, Heather!