Dr. Maliha Rahman

09/23/2025

Back in Istanbul after almost 15 years later! This time with my boo and a baby. 💕

08/04/2023

So proud of my little boy on his first day of school!!! Alhamdulillah! 🥰

He is starting transitional kindergarten (TK) which is California’s new universal public preschool. He is in dual language Spanish immersion program.

➡️ Swipe to see him as a newborn.

How did he go from a potato to this handsome boy? MashaAllah 🥰🥰🥰

07/11/2023

Finished first official day at my new job! Alhamdulillah!

As some of you know, I faced so many obstacles to get here. I am so grateful to finally be here.

The best part was the last meeting of the day where the chief of surgery told me, unprompted, that they had already ordered surgery hijabs for me!!! 😄

05/03/2023

https://www.drmaliharahman.com/preeclampsia-awareness-month-may-2023/
Check out patient educational resources on preeclampsia!

Educational Resources about Preeclampsia

05/03/2023

Per popular request, I made a comparison of the IUD vs. . I think this one is often missed, even by healthcare providers.

Kyleena is the smaller, lower dose hormone sister of Mirena. Due to its smaller size, it is better for women who have never been pregnant, as it is less likely to cause cramping. However, due to the smaller dose of hormone, it is not specifically approved to treat heavy periods the way Mirena is.

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This is meant to be educational content only, not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about your specific situation.

05/02/2023

What Black women have known for years. Your education and income cannot protect you from the perils of in the U.S.

Read full article here:
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/29/opinions/wealthiest-black-moms-childbirth-mortality-allers/index.html

04/28/2023

= Intrauterine Device. Often used as a form of long acting reversible ( ). In the U.S., these are the longest acting IUDs currently on the market.

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This information is meant to be educational and not medical advice. Please talk to your healthcare provider about your specific situation. 😊

04/27/2023

Daily .

04/26/2023

Do you know the difference between BV and a yeast infection?

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This is meant to be educational and not medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider for your situation.

04/17/2023

Excellent new documentary from PBS that shows the health inequities amongst pregnant Black women in the U.S.
It's only about 1.5 hours and is free! I watched it last week and would highly recommend it.

Giving birth is a battleground for too many Black women and their babies.

04/11/2023

Black Maternal Health Week kicks off today!
Check out their website to learn more about both virtual and local in person events.
Blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw
I am excited!

04/06/2023

Welcome to my page! I am an OB/GYN doctor, Muslim, mother and health equity advocate. Thank you for visiting my page!