I’m tired of the fear-mongering around pregnancy after 35. As an OB-GYN, I see how that outdated term “geriatric pregnancy” impacts people, and it’s time we changed the narrative.

As both a mom and an OBGYN, I’ve been on both sides of these conversations. I understand how challenging it can be to speak up during appointments, and I want to support you in advocating for yourself and your baby. Let me share some effective strategies to ensure your voice is heard.

The conversation about parenting stress often begins too late. As I’ve shared with people for years, the impact of stress on pregnancy starts well before the positive test, affecting both conception and pregnancy outcomes in ways many don’t discuss.

Never in a million years did I expect my first episode of depression to happen during pregnancy. Like many, I thought pregnancy would be filled with food cravings and excitement. Instead, I found myself in a place where the world felt drained of color.

As both an OBGYN and mother of three who has supported countless women through birth trauma, I understand the weight that a negative birth experience can carry. The good news is that you can move forward and prepare for a more positive experience with your next birth. Here’s my evidence-based approach for processing past birth trauma and setting yourself up for success:

As a board-certified OBGYN and mother of three, I want to address the ongoing debate between formula feeding and breastfeeding that continues to divide parents. Let’s explore this topic with nuance and evidence-based information, moving beyond the unnecessary polarization that has dominated the conversation.

As an OBGYN and mother of three, my mission to support women through birth trauma comes from a deeply personal place. My own traumatic birth experience with my first child left me feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and afraid to consider having another baby. That experience fundamentally changed how I practice medicine and led me to develop the Sterling Birth Method.

As an OBGYN and mother of three, I’ve witnessed firsthand how stress impacts both pregnancy and parenting. When the Surgeon General recently released a report showing 33% of parents experiencing high-stress levels, I wasn’t surprised – I was relieved. Finally, someone was shining a light on what I’ve been saying for years.

As both an OBGYN and mother of three, I’ve witnessed firsthand how social media has transformed the parenting journey – for better and worse. My own social media story began with a simple desire to write a book and build a platform. What started as casual sharing evolved into vulnerable discussions about my experiences as both a physician and mother.