The mere words – sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) – bring most of us back to those awkward, embarrassing health education classes in high school. Discussing sex was difficult enough, but when it came time to talk about STDs, the conversation was almost unbearable. In the mind of a high school student, the knee jerk reaction …
Whether you’re becoming a parent for the first time or the fifth time, the experience still is exciting and new. If you have children at home and are growing your family, you may be tempted to forego the time and expense of prenatal doctor visits. After all, if you’ve already gone through it a couple …
Documenting a child’s first experiences, like learning to riding a bike or their first day at school, is important for a parent. For most future Moms and Dads, these exciting firsts happen way before your baby ever leaves the womb thanks to technology known as ultrasound. With the help of today’s ultrasound imaging, an OB/GYN …
It seems like from the second you utter, “We’re pregnant!” the flood gates open for unlimited, and often unsolicited, tips and advice. From your own mom to the lady up the street, everyone feels they have carte blanche to share their pregnancy stories and impart their wisdom. Some of this advice will no doubt come …
Brandon M. Lingenfelter, DO, PhD, Princeton, WV ©2022 | All Rights Reserved
