Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy have received a lot of attention both in the media and the medical community over the past couple of years. This class of medications, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, was initially developed for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes; however, their benefits for weight loss has resulted in a sharp increase in popularity in recent months. Because of this, we are seeing higher numbers of women taking these drugs during their reproductive years. You might be wondering about GLP-1 agonist use yourself and how that pertains to TTC (trying to conceive) either now or in the ..read more

For those of you who follow my blogs, you know that two kids is “our number” as far as what we desired.  We are blessed to have a healthy boy and girl.  So after our daughter was born, I started planning for a vasectomy.  My wife asked me to just wait until my daughter was […] The post My Vasectomy: March Madness Style appeared first on Kamm McKenzie OBGYN ..read more

Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in women and men combined and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.  However, there is good news:  it can be cured with early detection.  Even before detection, there are things you can do to reduce your risk.  First, recognize high-risk factors.  There […] The post March Is Colon Cancer Awareness Month! appeared first on Kamm McKenzie OBGYN ..read more

Of ALLLLLLLL the things that are part of the WakeMed labor classes, we get so many questions and requests for delayed cord clamping information.  It is usually number 1 or number 2 on that list of questions on patients’ cell phones (right next to questions about episiotomy or epidurals) that they bring up around 34-36 […] The post Delayed Cord Clamping appeared first on Kamm McKenzie OBGYN ..read more

Time to address two strange old wives’ tales:  1) Putting your arms over your head can cause the baby to wrap around its umbilical cord. 2) Mixing urine with Drano can help predict your baby’s gender. I am not joking when I tell you that I have received a page on the emergency line at […] The post Pregnancy Old Wives’ Tales #5 and #6: Arms Up and Drano Myths appeared first on Kamm McKenzie OBGYN ..read more

In our fourth installment of discussing common pregnancy myths, we’re looking into the relationship between morning sickness and gender. One pregnancy myth is that if a woman has morning sickness, there is a higher chance that she is having a girl.  The theory is that one or more of the pregnancy hormones may be more […] The post Pregnancy Old Wives’ Tale #4: Morning Sickness and Gender appeared first on Kamm McKenzie OBGYN ..read more

If you’re pregnant, odds are good that someone has told you not to eat deli meat. Why? Listeria. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium commonly found in soil, water, and some animals. When food contaminated by Listeria is consumed, it can cause listeriosis, a rare but potentially serious illness. But why is everyone so obsessed with deli meat? Well, it’s because Listeria can live and thrive in the cold, which sets it apart from most other bugs that cause food borne illness. The post “What’s the deal with deli meat anyways?”: Dr. Buckheit’s take on Listeria prevention in pregnancy appeared firs ..read more

As I look into the morning sky and see a full moon on the way to work, I certainly say to myself with a touch of sarcasm, “Great, full moon… lucky me.”  It certainly feels like we are busier on labor and delivery units on or around a full moon.  Ask any L&D nurse and […] The post Pregnancy Old Wives’ Tale #2: The Full Moon Effect: Fact or Fiction? appeared first on Kamm McKenzie OBGYN ..read more

Is there a correlation between baby’s heart rate and gender? Every day, we all hear it from our moms who are still too early in their pregnancies to know the gender of their baby… “The heartbeat is high, must be a girl.”  My response is often the same and is always true, “Yup, it will […] The post Pregnancy Old Wives’ Tale #1: Heart Rate and Gender appeared first on Kamm McKenzie OBGYN ..read more

There is a lot more out there when it comes to contraception than “The Pill.” Did you know that five new birth control methods have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years!? In this blog post, we'll delve into these new contraceptives—Slynd, Phexxi, Nextellis, Anoverra, and Twirla—each offering unique features and benefits. These effective methods expand birth control access and acceptability, so that more patients can take control of their family planning. The post New Contraceptives: Your Guide to Slynd, Phexxi, Nextellis, Anoverra, and Twirla appeared ..read more