Black Women’s Health

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What Every Woman Needs to Know Aug 16, 2024

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The common complaints is that women "just don't know". Just don't know their anatomy, how it functions, what is normal and more importantly what is abnormal?

We're going back to the basics. Nothing is complicated. This aspect of the podcast is to provide health information.

We explain. We answer questions. We are here for you.

Dr. Farrington: How to ACTT with your MD, Part 2 Aug 14, 2024

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Dr. Leslie Farrington is the co-founder and executive director of Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood. In Part I, she tells her story of being Black but looking White and how she has experienced racism.

In this interview she discusses why and how a woman can advocate for herself when receiving heallthcare.

Why Thank Female Olympians Aug 12, 2024

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This time, half of the Olympians were female. This year, for the first time, females began addressing their reproductive issues and needs. Wow. Not something to hide - when ackowledged, needs can be addressed. No woman has to endure in silence. A big thank you to all Olympians. You show us what is possible with skill, the right mindset and endurance. Again a special thanks to the female Olympians who have made their presence and their abilities known to the world. Thank you.

What's down there? - The Vulvar Challenge Aug 09, 2024

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Prepuce, Clitoris, Labia Majora, Labia Minora, Urethra, Vagina, Perineum - part of the external female genitalia. External female genitalia has been under-researched, under-examined, under-evaluated: usually ignored. Many females don't look and don't know what's down there. The VULVAR Challenge is to get together with a your daugher, your girlfriends, your romantic partner and discover where the prepuce, clitoris, labia majora, labia minora, urethra , vagina and perineum are located. Once you've completed the challenge, send me a thumbs up emoji.

Dr. Leslie Farrington - Born Black, Looking White Aug 07, 2024

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Dr. Leslie Farrington is an accomplished OBGYN. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood, Inc . She has dedicated her life's work maternal health racial disparities and promoting patient advocacy within our health care system.

In this personal and insightful interview, she shares her story of being and identifying as a Black woman while not appearing as such.

Part 1- Her personal story

Part 2- Her advocacy

Black Farm Tour Aug 05, 2024

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First weekend in August - Black Farm Tour in Rocky Mount, NC. Men and women, Black men and Black women cycling for a cause: trianglebikeworks.org

Back to Basics - What's Inside? Aug 02, 2024

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Recent reports and surveys show that women of all ages say they don't have a good understanding of her reproductive anatomy and function. There are questions. Questions about menarche. Questions about periods. Questions about fibroids, adenomyosis, PCOS, infertility. And question about menopause.

This section is dedicated to providing a basic and a better understanding of female reproductive health. We've gone back to basics.

Feel free to send questions, share and to provide feedback.

What's Lurking in Your Tampons? Ask Dr Shearston Jul 31, 2024

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What's lurking in your tampons. In a conversation with Dr. Rahman, Dr. Jenni Shearston discusses the unsettling findings of her ground breaking study of the presence of toxic metals in tampons. She shares her preliminary research. This episode offers vital information for every woman committed to making informed choices about her personal care.

Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Jul 29, 2024

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Remembering her story, her advocacy.. never underestimate a Black woman.

How do we learn about our reproductive health? Jul 26, 2024

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There are critical gaps in women's understanding our her reproductive from menarche to menopause. Where are we to get our sex/reproductive information. Who should be teaching women about themselves. Dr. Rahman opens her podcasts to include a weekly Q&A where you can submit your questions about your reproductive health including pregnancy, menarche, vaginitis, fibroids, abnormal bleeding menopause - whatever you have concerns about. Don't miss this opportunity to get answers and to empower yourself with knowledge.

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