On this Episode Dr. Nicole Christian-Brathwaite, a Board Certified Adult and Children Psychiatrist joins the conversation.  She has devoted a substantial amount of her medical career to educating the medical and lay community about disparities in mental health, creating cultural formulations and confronting biases.  Together we discuss the Impact on COVID-19 on those with pre existing mental health disorders, children, mothers, and lastly our African American community. ⁣⁣

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We dedicate this episode to the lovely memory of Nomfundo Dlamini (January 15th 1973-April 18th 2020).

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic (which means prevalent all over the world).Since then greater than 300,000 confirmed cases have been reported in about 150 countries and death tolls top 14,000.  As of today March 20th, a total of 15,219 COVID-19 cases had been reported in the United States, with reports increasing to 500 or more cases per day beginning March 14.  Total deaths: 201. Among those infected, the highest incidence is among those aged 45 and older.  Pregnant women have now been added to the high risk category, but what does this mean?  Mothers have several questions.  On this episode we discuss many questions mothers have regarding COVID, their pregnancy and their infant.

The doctor may have cleared you for sex at your postpartum visit, but you may have found it difficult to re-engage in sexual intercourse. You are not alone! New parents often report challenges with sex and intimacy. Sleepless nights, hormonal fluctuations, and physical changes are contributing factors. On this episode we discuss common questions that women have in regards to sex in the postpartum period.

Drs. Carine-Ange Tagni and Phindile Erika Chowa, the cofounders of "Hey Doc Let's Chat," were invited on the "Unapologetically Imperfect" Podcast as guest speakers to respond to questions that many mothers have.  They discuss postpartum recovery time, mommy brain, health screenings and more.  If you enjoy this podcast you will surely enjoy listening to Claire and Kione, the dynamic ladies of the "Unapologetically Imperfect podcast".   Tune into their page at www.unapologeticallyimperfect.net.

Studies suggest that after 1 year of having unprotected sex, 1 in 8 couples are unable to conceive. On this episode we invited Dr. Ndeye-Aicha Gueye to join us on the show. She is an OB/GYN and REI ( Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility ) Specialist who helps couples conceive. Join the conversation as we review the causes of infertility and discuss the different options women have in building their families.

In this episode, we discuss Infertility in the black community. Black women are twice as likely to experience infertility than white women. Unfortunately, there is a deep rooted belief that black women do not have infertility issues. This creates silence around a very important topic.

Join us as we break the silence around the topic and explore the social and cultural barriers associated with the disease.

October is international breast cancer awareness month!

Breast cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

Did you know that on average a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 2 mins in the United States?

Did you know that 60-70% of people with breast cancer have no risk factors at all!?

Did you know breast cancer mortality is 40% higher in African Americans?

Join us on Hey Doc Let’s Chat as we delve into the topic of Breast Cancer and what we need to know!

"The Strong Black woman or superwoman stereotype reflects a woman who is constantly juggling multiple tasks and helping to provide for her family...but at the expense of her own self care and needs." says Dr Amber A. Hewitt a psychologist and specialist in gendered racial socialization.

Black mothers are suffering in silence because of this stereotype!

Studies show that new mothers of color have rates of postpartum depression soaring close to 38% compared with the 13 – 19% rate for all new mothers. Join us as we share personal experiences and open the dialogue on this very important topic in mental health.

In this episode, we discuss pregnancy related conditions that affect black women the most, with a strong emphasis on Preeclampsia. We briefly discuss the signs and symptoms associated with these conditions.