Abortion is Healthcare: The Time for Reproductive Justice is Now
People often ask me, what does banning abortion mean for your patients? It means that people will die - point blank. Studies show that...
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The Sex talk IS Life education: tips for parents on starting the convo with their kids
When my mother finally got up the gumption to talk to me about the proverbial "birds and the bees", the conversation went like this…...
A guide to safely self inject your hormones
These instructions are designed to familiarize you with the steps to self inject safely in individuals seeking gender affirming hormone...
'Will I die?' Coverage of maternal deaths among Black women cause fear
"Earlier this year, Black health care providers penned an open letter to Black birthing people acknowledging that America's racist past...
Sexual Health Matters!
With all of the chaos and negativity in the world today, September as Sexual Health Awareness Month comes as a welcome reprieve! 📚Young...
Busting the Myth: The Covid 19 Vaccine is Not Linked To Breast Cancer
It is not a myth that Black women have increased risk of dying from breast cancer. But in the most recent saga of “the Covid vaccine...
May as preeclampsia awareness month reminds us to check our blood pressure
❤️Knowing your blood pressure is very important because it’s a strong determinant of your overall health. High blood pressure, and organ...
Shredding the Veil of Silence: Black Maternal Health and the Significance of Speaking Up
By Dr. Alisha Liggett Last month, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rochelle Walensky publicly declared...
3 Quick Tips for Breastfeeding Nutrition
Breastfeeding has amazing benefits for mom and baby! It is super important to eat well while breastfeeding to maintain a good supply, and...
The Crack Era Changed How We View Black Motherhood
There is no doubt that the crack era of the 1980s changed everything about America as a whole. However, early sensationalized news...
Pap That! A Cervical Cancer Awareness Primer
Every January is cervical cancer awareness month! So this year, Empower Her Health created a cervical cancer primer in an effort to...
Welcome to Empower Her Health Blog!
Welcome to Empower Her Health blog! Peace, blessings, and respect for taking the time to read the ramblings, stories, and reflections of...
NPR Article: ‘The day I was reduced to a Black birthing body.’ A doctor reflects on pregnancy
The day I was reduced to a Black birthing body. A doctor reflects on pregnancy. https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-day-i-was-reduced-to-a-b...
Reproductive Justice 101: With Alisha Liggett, MD
1. Tell us a bit about yourself and your practice? What led you to work in the field of reproductive justice? I am a primary care...
Maybe the new normal is better than the old normal
For a primary care doc working and living in New York City, the current version of health care, and herself never looked normal Last...
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