Black Women's Wellness: Your "I've Got This!" Guide to Health, Sex, and Phenomenal Living

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For far too long, Black women have suffered worse health-care outcomes than other women, and a change is overdue. With Black Women's Wellness, award-winning obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Melody T. McCloud has written an indispensable and empowering guide to help Black women lead happier, healthier lives. Despite technological advances, insurance, education, and medical access, Black women still carry the highest incidence of and worst prognosis for many conditions-such as cancer, heart disease, and maternal mortality. Additionally, they face ongoing and often-overlooked psycho-social factors-from negative media stereotypes to general racism-that adversely affect their physical well-being. With personal anecdotes and a wealth of knowledge, Dr. McCloud addresses all of these unique issues and more, so you can take charge of your health as never before-including navigating and advocating for yourself within the medical system. Written in an easy-to-understand, conversational tone, Black Women's Wellness is filled with professional medical advice, sexology, sociology, psychology, dashes of pop culture, and doses of personal responsibility. A groundbreaking resource for Black women of all ages, this book encourages you to reach high, empower yourself with knowledge, and not let the legacy of dismal statistics deter your successful journey to health and happiness.

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"Whether it's fibroids, heart disease, diabetes, cancers, maternal mortality, mental health, or life lessons, Black Women's Wellness gives a blueprint to help us ensure total health. I dedicate my voice to support Dr. McCloud in reaching our Black women." --Pauletta Washington, musician, actress, wife of Denzel Washington

"This book could not be more relevant. Not just for women's health, but for general Western medicine. We are at a time when we have learned the importance of individualized, personalized medical care. Black women are known to have specific risk factors that require this kind of individualized care. Gone are the days of 'one size fits all, ' and this book sheds light on this concept for both health professionals and laypeople alike. Black Women's Wellness will improve women's lives." --Jennifer Ashton, MD, obstetrician-gynecologist, nutritionist, and chief medical correspondent, ABC News and Good Morning America

"Dr. McCloud is faithful to her calling to heal and serve. Black Women's Wellness is rich with medical advice and inspiring personal anecdotes. And her tips for a successful community and relationship 'pearls of wisdom' are a prescription everyone can use." --Cedric L. Alexander, PsyD, psychologist, author, consultant to MSNBC and network affiliates, and past president, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)

"Black Women's Wellness is a must-have reference for physical, psychological, and sexual wellness with helpful tips for success in life and love. Finally, we have a book that specifically addresses the path towards health and happiness for our beautiful Black women." --Jeffrey Gardere, PhD, ABPP, "America's Psychologist," author, and media consultant to cable and network affiliates

Author Bio

Melody T. McCloud, MD, is an ob-gyn, media consultant, public speaker, and author. She is the founder and medical director of Atlanta Women's Health Care, PC, and lectures nationwide on women's health. She has received many awards, including Physician of the Year by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has appeared in several major media outlets: CNN, ABC, NBC, USA Today, the Washington Post, Parade, Essence, and more. She resides in Atlanta. For more, visit drmccloud.com.