Featured Author
Susan Pick Warhus,
M.D. is a board-certified OB/GYN
physician who co-founded the most successful all female practice in Phoenix,
Arizona. During her clinical practice, she delivered more than 3,000 babies. Dr.
Warhus is a member of the American College of OB/GYN and the American Medical
Association. She also earned a M.B.A. from Arizona State University and worked
in the pharmaceutical industry prior to obtaining her medical degree at
University of Arizona. Dr. Warhus in now a writer, speaker, and patient educator
for women's health issues.
Q & A with Dr. Susan
Warhus
1). Why did you decide to become an OB/GYN
physician?
I wanted to become a physician for as long as I can remember. I selected OB/GYN
as a specialty because it's one of the few upbeat/positive areas of medicine
that focuses on mostly healthy people who need medical assistance during a
special and exciting time in their lives.
2) What was one of the things you most enjoyed about being a doctor?
I most enjoyed getting to know my patients and their families, understanding
their concerns and expectations, and ultimately sharing with them the joy and
miracle of their baby's birth.
3). How did you feel after delivering a baby? (What type of professional
satisfaction did you derive from the experience?)
The joy that I experienced just after delivering a beautiful healthy baby is
almost indescribable. Placing the newborn on mother's belly, helping dad cut the
umbilical cord, watching the new mother and father beam with happiness and
pride--what a privilege to be a part of such a magical event.
4). What was the hardest thing (if there was anything difficult) about being
an OB/GYN physician? Did you get called out at night to deliver babies?
The most difficult part of OB/GYN is the hectic and unpredictable schedule of
being on-call 24/7. I was called to deliveries while dressed in sequins at a
Christmas party, during the middle of a pedicure, and during an Elton John
concert. Babies just come when they want to come!
5). What was one of the most memorable anecdotes you can share about
delivering babies?
I had just finished delivering one of my own patients and was preparing to leave
the hospital, when a woman was wheeled into the Labor & Delivery area in
active labor. She had no doctor and had not received any prenatal care. But she
was ready to deliver, so I stepped in to help. She rapidly delivered a healthy
baby boy. But when her afterbirth didn't deliver, I knew there was a problem. I
reached up inside to assess the situation and imagine my surprise when tiny
fingers grabbed my hand! There was another baby to be born! The second twin
delivered without any difficulty. We were all surprised that the woman was
carrying twins, but she was the most surprised of all.
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