In last week's blog post, I wrote a line that's been stuck in my mind: "Shame, the ever-present companion of medical culture, once again getting in the way of an honest conversation." Shame wasn't the ...

Allie, a 36-year-old physical therapist, saw a doctor to discuss her desire to get pregnant. The doctor immediately began commenting on Allie’s age and weight, even saying, “You know, everyone likes ...