Paging Nurse Plummer

What are the Real Questions About Puberty, Periods and Products Teens Have

August 30, 2011 by nurseplummer Leave a Comment

No doubt that many moms & dads, along with their daughters, have or had questions about puberty, periods and the menstrual protection products that would be best for them to use. One thing that I have learned over the years is that the questions that teens have can be different from the concerns or issues that their parents think they have. Sometimes when parents talk to their daughters and think they have addressed their questions, they haven't. Sorry about that reality, since many of … [Continue reading...]

First blog since Blogher ’11 – shame on me, since I have so much to say!

August 23, 2011 by nurseplummer Leave a Comment

It has been a while since I lasted posted and that is because life happens. No doubt many of you are shaking your head in understanding on that comment. Earlier this month, I attended the BlogHer ’11 conference in San Diego and had a great time talking to others about their blogs and about mine. I met mothers of teens who expressed interest in the beinggirl.com website, women with health concerns who identify with some of the issues we face due to our changing bodies while aging, and women … [Continue reading...]

I am a female bean eating, air swallowing, ageing gasbag!

July 29, 2011 by nurseplummer Leave a Comment

There is nothing pretty about that, except the honesty. I saw a healthy recipe today that consisted of white beans, olive oil, basil leaves, sea salt and a dab of balsamic vinegar. It looked yummy, especially since I love white beans. However (and that is a mighty big HOWEVER), I was concerned about creating this dish for guests, as I was certain that it would give me the dreaded PUBLIC GAS EXPLOSION. I began thinking about how gas is generated in our gastrointestinal systems and is there … [Continue reading...]

What is excellence in women’s health services?

July 26, 2011 by nurseplummer Leave a Comment

I have a friend who is a registered nurse and an attorney employed by a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) type of institution as a lawyer. However, she has been a women’s health advocate for many years. Her HMO recognizes that and has asked her to serve on a community panel with the goal to develop strategies to improve local health care services for women. She recently asked me what I think excellence looks like when it comes to women’s healthcare. I immediately thought of my … [Continue reading...]