What are the Different OBGYN Sub-Specialties?

My instagram post on this is waayy to long for a caption, so I put it in a blog post instead. 

After each description, I have some of the OBGYN docs and OBGYN sub-specialists I know on the instagram that like to share a little about what they do so you can go follow ;-) 

Generalist: Complete four years of OBGYN residency and then practice the breadth and depth of obstetrics and gynecology. They “do it all” and get to have long term relationships their patients throughout their life. General Specialists can make their practice their own, some focusing on GYN only, some focusing solely obstetrics, academic positions, community positions, it looks different for everyone and that is what makes it so cool! ex: @mamadoctorjones @storyofstyle @tcrosse_md @jessicashepherdmd @doctorfitandfab @neel_t_shah

Family Planning: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then two additional years of training in research, clinical practice, and teaching in abortion and contraception. FP specialists may choose to practice both OB and GYN after fellowship. ex: @belligerant @doctor.gabby

Gynecologic Oncology: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then three additional years of training in cancers of the female reproductive organs - ex: cervical, ovarian, uterine, fallopian tubes. This is a VERY intense surgical training.  Our GYN oncologists perform big tumor de-bulking surgeries, bowel surgeries if necessary, robotic surgery, and some times help us with cesarean hysterectomies. GYN Oncologists do not practice obstetrics. ex: @dollhouse8 @taracastizzle @g_monet_3

Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then three additional years of training in high risk obstetrics. This is what I post about all the time 😜. We take care of moms who get sick during pregnancy, fetuses with medical complications, and can be experts genetics, preterm birth prevention, ultrasound, and fetal surgery. We do not practice GYN (outside of routine stuff that may trickle into prenatal care) 🙌🏽 ex: me! @dralrahmani @fastingworkgirl

Minimally Invasive Surgery & Pelvic Pain: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then two additional years of training in minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy and robotic surgery), treatments for endometriosis, and pelvic pain disorders. ex: @pelvicpaindoc

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then three additional years of training in the study of endocrinology related to the female reproductive system and amazing reproductive technology like IVF. ex: @NatalieCrawfordMD @roohi_jeelani_md

Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery: Complete four years of OBGYN residency, then three additional years of training in pelvic floor disorders and their surgical correction. This includes disorders of the lower urinary tract and rectum. ex: @emilyrwd 

📟Paging all my OBGYN docs and OBGYN sub-specialists! What do you love most about your job?!

Tagging some of my fav fellows and attending above xo 

If you guys know of some good OBGYN accounts, please tag/comment too!

National Infertility Awareness Week #StartAsking

Today is the first day of National Infertility Awareness Week (April 24-30) brought to you by The National Infertility Alliance - Resolve. Did you know that 1 in 8 couples is affected by the disease of infertility? It's time that we start having the tough, yet necessary, conversations about infertility. There is no reason why anyone should feel isolated when they get this life changing diagnosis.

Check out my story on Mode.com highlighting why we should all care about National Infertility Awareness Week! If you know someone affected by infertility, but don't know what to say or do, Resolve has a great article on "Infertility Etiquette" here.

Have a great Sunday and let's all #StartAsking!

Check out National Infertility Awareness Week: Why We Should All Care

by Jasmine Johnson at Mode

On Staying Positive...

Happy Hump Day!

I am in the last two weeks of my REI rotation - which is a 40-hour work-week heaven. This has been one of my favorite rotations of the year, not only because I have been able to be present at home in all the ways that I want to be, but I have learned a TON and really enjoy the day-to-day of REI. 

My next rotation is Nights. I am trying to keep a positive attitude but the truth is I am kind of bummed about not seeing my family for basically four days in a row, for the next four weeks. I keep hearing Isabelle's little voice when I pick her up from school, "Mommy, I waited for you" and "Mommy, I'm so glad you're here." Moments like that make my heart so so full, but also make me want to shed a tear.

I've already started stressing about how Nights turns into SICU (5AM-5PM), and SICU turns into heading back to Wake (24 hour call every 3 days). I know this craziness will eventually pass, but it doesn't make it any easier to get through.

So this is one of those moments when it can be a challenge to stay positive.

One of those seemingly unfair seasons when work time surpasses time with my family.

One of those moments when I have to take my own advice and walk in the faith that has gotten me through this fogginess before.

I've made it my mission to enjoy my last two weeks of 40-hour work-week bliss. I'm so thankful to have had such a great rotation, professionally and personally. I feel so blessed to be doing what I love, no matter how difficult this working mommy life gets.

Thinking about the events of the next four months just seems exhausting so I will just take it one. day. at. a. time. And hug my babies extra tight.

What do you all do to stay positive? How do you deal with those stressful seasons in your life? Would love to hear about it in the comments :-)