River Place Ob/Gyn in the News

River Place Ob/Gyn in the News

Dr. Thoppil was featured in the New York Times.

Posted on: November 26th, 2021

Texas Abortion Law Complicates Care for Risky Pregnancies

By RONI CARYN RABIN, 11/26/21

Click HERE for the full story on New York Times

Dr. Thoppil was featured in the Wall Street Journal

Posted on: November 3rd, 2021

Texas Abortion Law Gives a Glimpse Into a Post-Roe World

By Elizabeth Findell, 11/03/21

Click HERE for the full story on Wall Street Journal

Dr. Shepherd was quoted in Bustle

Posted on: September 30th, 2018

How Your Menstrual Cycle Can Affect Your Sleep

By Carina Wolff, 9/30/18

Click HERE for the full story on Bustle.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in INSIDER

Posted on: September 21st, 2018

5 signs your period might not be ‘normal’

Lauren Schumacker, Sep. 21, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on INSIDER.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in HEALTH

Posted on: September 12th, 2018

4 Things You Need to Know About Getting Your Period After a Pregnancy

For one, your flow might be different.

Jessica Migala, September 12, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on Health.com.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Elite Daily

Posted on: September 6th, 2018

How Long Can You Wait Before Peeing After Sex? This Is What Experts Say, To Avoid UTIs

By Chirsty Pina, 9/6/18

Click HERE for the full article on Elite Daily.

Dr. Shepherd was quoted in Rewire

Posted on: September 5th, 2018

Has Your Doctor Told You About Skipping Your Period for Good?

By Sophie Ouellette-Howitz, September 5, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on Rewire.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in HealthLine

Posted on: August 24th, 2018

Can You Exercise on Your Period?

Medically reviewed by Valinda Riggins Nwadike, MD, MPH on August 24, 2018 — Written by Sara Lindberg

Click HERE for the full article on HealthLine.

Dr. Thoppil quoted in HealthNewsDigest, Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Benzinga, Austin BizJournals

Posted on: August 21st, 2018

Uterine Ablation Effective in Reducing Menstrual Bleeding

August 21, 2018

Click HERE for the article on HealthNewsDigest, HERE for the article on Virtual Strategy Magazine, HERE for the article on Benzinga and HERE for the article on the Austin Business Journal.

OB/GYN Dr. John Thoppil was quoted in The EVERYMOM

Posted on: August 16th, 2018

What Skin Care Products Are OK to Use When Pregnant or Nursing?

August 16, 2018

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Dr. Thoppil was quoted in HealthLine

Posted on: August 13th, 2018

Inducing Labor at 39 Weeks Might Be Safer Than a C-Section… Here’s Why

Researchers say inducing labor a week or two early reduces the chances of needing a cesarean delivery. It’s also better for the health of the mother and the baby.

Written by George Citroner on August 13, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on HealthLine.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Parents.com

Posted on: August 6th, 2018

Mom Is Suing Hospital for Performing an Emergency C-Section Without Anesthesia

A woman and her fiance are suing Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, California after she says doctors performed an emergency cesarean section on her without anesthesia.

By Maressa Brown, August 6, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on Parents.com

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Women’s Health

Posted on: August 1st, 2018

Give It To Me Straight: What Do Contractions Really Feel Like?

The term “meat grinder” comes to mind.

By Jessica Migala, Aug 1, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on Women’s Health.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Romper

Posted on: August 1st, 2018

Here’s What OB-GYNs Learn About Lactation

By Risa Kerslake, 8/1/18

Click HERE for the full article on Romper.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Health.com

Posted on: August 1st, 2018

How Your Vagina Changes in Your 30s, 40s, and Beyond

Your lady parts need to know this.

Madeleine Burry, August 01, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on Health.com.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Health.com

Posted on: July 30th, 2018

8 Anti-Aging Products You Should Avoid During Pregnancy (and 5 That Are Safe to Use)

Madeleine Burry, July 30, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on Health.com.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Health.com

Posted on: July 26th, 2018

How Your Sex Drive Changes in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s

What really happens, according to doctors.

Madeleine Burry, July 26, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on Health.com.

Dr. Thoppil was published in 30seconds.com

Posted on: July 26th, 2018

Exercise During Pregnancy: How Much? What Kind? Here’s What Pregnant Moms Need to Know!

By Dr. John Thoppil, 7/26/18

Click HERE for the full article on 30seconds.com.

Dr. Thoppil was published in 30Seconds.com

Posted on: July 20th, 2018

Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy: Why Even “Light Drinking” Can Harm Your Baby

By Dr. John Thoppil, 7/20/18

Click HERE for the full article on 30Seconds.com.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in HuffPost

Posted on: July 18th, 2018

What To Do If You Forget Your Birth Control Pills On Vacation
You’ve got options.

Nicole Pajer On Assignment For HuffPost, 7/18/18

Click HERE for the full article on HuffPost.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Momtastic

Posted on: July 17th, 2018

How To Get Relief From Sciatic Pain In Pregnancy Without Using Medications

by Risa Kerslake, July 2018

Click HERE for the full article on Momtastic.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in HoneyColony

Posted on: July 12th, 2018

8 Natural Treatments for PCOS

By nishabaghadia | Posted on Jul 12, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on HoneyColony.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Bustle

Posted on: July 11th, 2018

7 Things That Happen To Your Body During Ovulation That OB/GYNs Say Not To Worry About

By KRISTINE FELLIZAR, July 11, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on Bustle.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Hello Giggles

Posted on: June 8th, 2018

4 home remedies for vaginal dryness, because it’s time we talked about it

Kristine Fellizar, June 08, 2018

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Dr. Thoppil was quoted in The Mercury News

Posted on: June 7th, 2018

Simple blood test can predict baby’s due date
In the future, it may be able to identify women at risk of preterm birth
Stanford scientists are working on on a blood test for pregnant women to detect whether a baby will be born prematurely. (Mike Lucia/Tri-Valley Herald)

By LISA M. KRIEGER | Bay Area News Group, June 7, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on The Mercury News.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Romper

Posted on: June 5th, 2018

Can You Use Coconut Oil As Lube While Pregnant? Shelve That One For Later

By Kelly Mullen-McWilliams, June 5, 2018

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Dr. Thoppil was quoted in MD Alert

Posted on: May 29th, 2018

Placenta health tied to schizophrenia risk

By Marilynn Larkin, MAY 29, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on MD/Alert.

Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Popsugar

Posted on: May 29th, 2018

Here’s What You Need to Know About Possible Bleeding After Sex

by ALY WALANSKY, May 29, 2018

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Dr. Thoppil was quoted in HealthLine

Posted on: May 29th, 2018

New Test Better Predicts Risk of Premature Birth

by George Citroner on May 29, 2018

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Dr. Thoppil was quoted in Parents

Posted on: May 25th, 2018

How Anthem Insurance’s Reimbursement Cut for Breast Pumps Could Hurt Moms & Babies

As of April 1, the health insurance company cut its reimbursement for breast pumps nearly in half. Here’s how experts and moms really feel about the change.

By Maressa Brown, May 2018

Click HERE for the full article on Parents.

Dr. Thoppil provided commentary for Bustle

Posted on: May 24th, 2018

8 Subtle Signs Of An Ovary Issue

By CARINA WOLFF, 5/24/18

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Dr. Thoppil was quoted in We Have Kids

Posted on: May 22nd, 2018

What Are the Chances of Getting Pregnant at 44?

By Jackie Grant, Updated on May 22, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on We Have Kids.

Dr. Thoppil provided commentary to We Have Kids

Posted on: May 17th, 2018

It’s Time! Signs of Going Into Labor

By Skylar Spring, Updated on May 17, 2018

Click HERE for the full article on We Have Kids.

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