Posts by MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC

June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride? June 17, 2026

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) officially renamed Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) June 3, 2026

Abortions are not just surgical procedures. May 11, 2026

Black Maternal Health Awareness Week is April 11 – 17. April 15, 2026

Taking Care of Each Other: Resources and Information for Immigrants, Allies, and Neighbors February 27, 2026

Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? February 5, 2026

Light in Darkness December 22, 2025

Birthing While Black: A Maternal Health Crisis December 3, 2025

It’s World HIV/AIDS Day. Where do things stand with HIV? December 1, 2025

What is Transgender Day of Remembrance? November 20, 2025

Do you know how you are going to feed your family this month? November 1, 2025

What resources are available to help feed me and my family? October 31, 2025

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 13, 2025

What can I do to help prevent suicide? September 25, 2025

What is gun violence, and who does it affect? September 2, 2025

Social safety nets save lives and help people grow. See what’s possible… June 30, 2025

How can I help trans youth feel emotionally safe if they are worried about access to medical care that supports their gender? June 21, 2025

Science and medical research funding are at risk. We all can help! June 9, 2025

June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride? June 6, 2025

April is STI Awareness Month April 23, 2025

Five years of researching, writing, and sharing trusted health info—what’s next? March 13, 2025

How do sex chromosomes determine our reproductive body parts? February 7, 2025

TNG is growing… February 6, 2025

How can you count on Those Nerdy Girls to cover current events? January 31, 2025

Who should get screened for cervical cancer? At what point is it unnecessary? January 23, 2025

Abortions are not just surgical procedures. January 7, 2025

Light-filled Celebrations Across the World! December 21, 2024

Did you know that the over-the-counter emergency contraception pill, also known as Plan B®, has a shelf life of 4 years? December 16, 2024

Is emergency contraception the same as abortion? December 9, 2024

Public Health Thank You Day was celebrated on 11/25! November 26, 2024

Today is the Great American Smokeout! November 21, 2024

What is Transgender Awareness Week? November 15, 2024

Q: Why are people sharing their pronouns? October 16, 2024

Today is Indigenous People’s Day October 14, 2024

October 11, 2024, is the International Day of the Girl. October 10, 2024

What can I do to help prevent suicide? September 6, 2024

What is harm reduction? July 16, 2024

Q: June is Pride Month. Why do Those Nerdy Girls feel it is important to write about Pride? June 24, 2024

This month I’m seeing Pride 🏳️‍🌈 and Trans 🏳️‍⚧️ flags everywhere. What is that all about? June 15, 2024

Are there any updates on what’s happening with the current avian flu situation? May 30, 2024

It’s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! May 29, 2024

What do we need to know about Black Maternal Health? April 17, 2024

Light in Darkness December 16, 2023

I am in perimenopause. What is happening to my brain?! December 5, 2023

What is Transgender Awareness Week? November 18, 2023

Today, October 11, 2023 is the 11th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. October 11, 2023

Narcan (naloxone) is now on your local pharmacy shelves as an over-the-counter medicine! September 18, 2023

Sept 16 is National Working Parents Day. September 16, 2023

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. September 9, 2023

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day August 31, 2023

It’s World Breastfeeding Week! August 4, 2023

Let’s celebrate our LGBTQ2SIA+ scientists and clinicians! June 30, 2023

What is preeclampsia? Who is most at risk? What should we be aware of? June 24, 2023

What is Air Quality Index? And how can you use it to stay safe? June 7, 2023

It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! May 31, 2023

What is gun violence, and who does it affect? May 24, 2023

It is Teacher Appreciation Week! May 10, 2023

Nerdy Girls Live 04/28/23 April 28, 2023

What is mifepristone, and why is it in the news right now? April 9, 2023

Hot flashes and mood swings in perimenopause! Make ‘em go away! March 30, 2023

March 10 is National Women and Girls HIV Awareness Day. March 10, 2023

Those Nerdy Girls would like to take a moment to remember and honor those we’ve lost to opioid overdose. March 7, 2023

Happy National Condom Week! February 21, 2023

Is emergency contraception the same as abortion? February 14, 2023

Why do Those Nerdy Girls use phrases like “people with cervices” and “people who lactate” in your reproductive health posts? Why not just say “women”? February 7, 2023

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! January 25, 2023

I am 43 years old. Is it too late for me to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine? December 1, 2022

I have tried to quit smoking five times. How can I quit and stay quit? November 11, 2022

How can we older girls stay healthy sexually after menopause? October 18, 2022

Are you interested in joining our new Social Media Squad? October 12, 2022

Today, October 11, 2022 is the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl. October 11, 2022

Indigenous People’s Day: Vaccine Hesitancy Within Tribal Communities October 10, 2022

Who should get Pap tests? At what point do they become unnecessary? September 30, 2022

“Why is the current breast feeding recommendation at least 2 years? September 16, 2022

What can I do to help prevent suicide? September 10, 2022

Can IUDs be used as emergency contraception? August 30, 2022