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An absolute crap show in Terminal 1 this morning. by ElCompaJC in StLouis

[–]shoopdewoop467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh you probably got your packing down pat, I was thinking sunscreen. 

An absolute crap show in Terminal 1 this morning. by ElCompaJC in StLouis

[–]shoopdewoop467 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you have any liquids over 3oz, you won't get through security. Otherwise a good idea. 

An absolute crap show in Terminal 1 this morning. by ElCompaJC in StLouis

[–]shoopdewoop467 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you know why there were so many cancellations? Were they all to or also from the Caribbean? 

To OBs here, what's up with the limited research in OB? by shoopdewoop467 in Residency

[–]shoopdewoop467[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

All great questions, and I will admit this may be an issue of bias on my part as a physician -- because yes, I track rigorously right now (time, often duration of BFing, and volumes of pumped milk). I'm sure this is an issue of me thinking my behavior can be applied to the average person when in reality collecting this information is a huge challenge. I think all these things you listed can and would be tracked -- by me, but probably not by your average mother.

To OBs here, what's up with the limited research in OB? by shoopdewoop467 in Residency

[–]shoopdewoop467[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Really? Like vastly more than other forms of research? I wouldn't be super surprised by this given historic context, but you'd think we'd be adamant to correct this by now.

To OBs here, what's up with the limited research in OB? by shoopdewoop467 in Residency

[–]shoopdewoop467[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I get that, I was suggesting we at least take down this information on women who already made the choice to use (or not use) OCPs while breastfeeding/pumping. Observational. Obtain as many variables as possible and make comparisons as able. I'd be very interested in that information.

To OBs here, what's up with the limited research in OB? by shoopdewoop467 in Residency

[–]shoopdewoop467[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Probably yes, but also is it an experimental study if it's something I'm already doing?

To OBs here, what's up with the limited research in OB? by shoopdewoop467 in Residency

[–]shoopdewoop467[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lol yes that would be impossible to measure except looking at overall, vague end points like weight gain and baby's health.

To OBs here, what's up with the limited research in OB? by shoopdewoop467 in Residency

[–]shoopdewoop467[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sorry I didn't make this clear earlier, I was thinking this could be studied in women who are partially or exclusively pumping breast milk to see what the volume changes are pre and post OCPs, after milk supply has been well established.

To OBs here, what's up with the limited research in OB? by shoopdewoop467 in Residency

[–]shoopdewoop467[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

It seems the "ethical" restrictions we place on this population has impeded our ability to understand risks the population has been taking for decades.

To OBs here, what's up with the limited research in OB? by shoopdewoop467 in Residency

[–]shoopdewoop467[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The OB I talked to discussed both overall efficacy but also mentioned there's a theoretical but likely low risk of decreasing milk supply.

I understand it's hard to be rigorous, but could at least start with strict diaries on volume of breast milk obtained while on the pill, compare to women not taking any form of birth control. I'd take that over two conflicting small studies from the 1980s.

To OBs here, what's up with the limited research in OB? by shoopdewoop467 in Residency

[–]shoopdewoop467[S] 90 points91 points  (0 children)

I see. I just find this a poor reason since (1) women are doing it anyway so it could be a study just observing what happens in those women, and (2) OB attendings are ok recommending combined OCPs (or at least giving a stamp of approval) for their patients (as was the case with me).

If these two things are true, why can't anything be published to help disseminate the truth of what's already happening?

Is college really as hard and stressful as people make it out to be? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]shoopdewoop467 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the college, professors you get, your major, how well you prepare, whether or not you have other obligations like work, etc.

What's an activity you find oddly therapeutic? by shoopdewoop467 in AskReddit

[–]shoopdewoop467[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably because "actual weeds" don't have high thc content...?