I asked my midwife to put in an order for my 20-week anatomy ultrasound early, so that I could schedule enough in advance to make sure my husband was free to accompany me to the appointment. I knew how significant this ultrasound would be for us as first-time expecting parents. For many, the 20-week ultrasound …
Attending Alone: Pregnancy Appointments During COVID-19 Read More »
If two months ago someone would have told me where we are today, I would have never believed them. Businesses are shuttered, surgeries canceled and postponed indefinitely, standard-of-care medical treatments being suspended or delayed, people attending important medical appointments and learning life-changing information without the support of a loved one. It is stunning how much …
An extra element of stress has creeped into all our lives. We’ve made way for the coronavirus to take the foreground–adjusting our work, family, and social lives to fit into society’s larger efforts to curb this wild pandemic. This is a natural response. It’s imperative that we keep ourselves and loved ones healthy. We’ve been …
I Have a BRCA1 Gene Mutation: The Extra Stress of COVID-19 Takes a Toll Read More »
