Benjamin Adebayo, MD

09/14/2026

Monday morning thought:

Last week was another reminder of how much this work asks of you, and why it means so much to me.

There were several new OB visits, women beginning a new chapter and preparing to welcome new life.

And there were also several women I had to refer to a gynecologic oncologist because their evaluations raised serious concerns.

Those visits stayed with me.

In this field, some encounters are filled with excitement. Others are filled with difficult conversations and the responsibility of helping someone take the next step when the road ahead is not what they expected.

Both matter.

Sometimes caring for women means celebrating with them.

Sometimes it means sitting with them in hard moments, explaining what comes next, and making sure they are not navigating it alone.

That contrast is one of the things that keeps me grounded in this work.

New week. Same commitment: listen carefully, act thoughtfully, and care well.

What helps keep you grounded when your work or life carries both joy and difficult moments?

Let’s go. 💪🏾

09/13/2026

Happy Sunday! ❤️

Today was supposed to be a no-work Sunday.

Well…mostly. 😂

No call. No surgeries. No full day in the office. But sometimes medicine doesn’t pay much attention to what you wrote on the calendar.

I’ve learned that rest doesn’t always mean doing absolutely nothing. Sometimes it means having enough margin in your life to handle what needs your attention and still make time to slow down afterward.

So today, I’m grateful for both:
The opportunity to show up when I’m needed, and the opportunity to step away when I’m not. 🙏🏾❤️

Now back to our regularly scheduled Sunday programming: doing as little as reasonably possible. 😂

How are you spending your Sunday: getting things done 💪🏾 or taking it easy 😴?

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 25 Years Later. We Remember.

I still remember September 11, 2001.

I was in college, watching in disbelief as a day unfolded that would forever change America.

Twenty-five years later, we remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the extraordinary courage of the first responders and ordinary Americans who stepped forward.

I also remember what followed.

We mourned together. We prayed together. We stood together.

May we never forget the lives we lost, the courage we witnessed, or the unity that followed.

If you remember that day, feel free to share where you were or what you remember most.

September 11, 2001. Never forget. 🙏🏾🇺🇸

09/08/2026

Monday morning… well, Tuesday pretending to be Monday. 😅

After a holiday weekend, it’s time to get back into the rhythm of work, responsibility, and purpose.

Rest matters. Time with family matters. Stepping away matters.

But there’s also something satisfying about returning to the work you’re called to do with a clearer mind and fresh energy.

So whether you’re heading back to the office, the classroom, the hospital, the shop, or running things from home, here’s your reminder:

You don’t have to conquer the whole week today.

Just show up. Do the next right thing. Do it well. Then keep moving.

What’s one thing you’re determined to accomplish this week? 👇🏾

Let’s go! 💪🏾

09/06/2026

Happy Sunday! ❤️

Sunday: the day you’re spiritually torn between “Let’s be productive” and “Let’s nap until further notice.” 😂

Also known as: Pre-Monday Denial Day.

But this weekend, we get a little help because tomorrow is Labor Day, and many people actually get to tell Monday, “Not today.” 😎

Whether you’re enjoying a four-day weekend, a three-day weekend, working through the holiday, catching up around the house, spending time with family, or doing absolutely nothing productive today, I hope you find a little time to rest and recharge.

We spend so much of our lives rushing from one responsibility to the next that sometimes doing less is exactly what we need.

And to everyone who will still be working tomorrow while the rest of us celebrate Labor Day by…not laboring 😂, thank you.

Enjoy your Sunday. Enjoy the extra day if you have it. And give yourself permission to slow down a little. ❤️🙏🏾

So which Sunday are you having today: PRODUCTIVE 💪🏾 or DO NOT DISTURB 😴?

09/06/2026

I agree. Anyone presenting themselves as an authority and giving medical advice should be transparent about their credentials, practice within their scope of expertise, and be accountable when their advice causes harm. Influence should not come without responsibility.

09/06/2026

She may not have much of a baby bump yet, but her body is already working overtime. 🤰🏾

Men, don’t underestimate the first trimester. A little understanding and support can go a long way. ❤️

09/05/2026

Some period symptoms are common. That doesn’t mean they should be ignored.

Heavy bleeding, severe pain, irregular cycles, major mood changes, or bleeding between periods deserve attention. ❤️

09/03/2026

Motherhood is not celebrated enough.

Two things brought that into focus for me on my drive home today.

First, thinking about a new mother recovering from an unplanned C-section while also dealing with postpartum preeclampsia.

Then I came across this story about Miss World Uganda wearing a gown inspired by the layers encountered during a C-section, and I thought it was incredibly powerful.

As an OB/GYN, I get to see motherhood up close.

I see the pregnancy, the discomfort, the fear, the labor, the pushing, the C-sections, and the enormous physical and emotional effort it takes to bring a baby into the world.

And then, almost immediately, the focus shifts to the baby.

Sometimes we forget to pause and appreciate the woman who brought that baby here.

Whether she delivered vaginally or by C-section, motherhood asks an extraordinary amount of a woman’s body.

Mothers deserve to be seen, supported, and celebrated. Not just on Mother’s Day. ❤️

What is one part of becoming a mother that you wish people appreciated more?

🔗: bit.ly/4iKldNm

Miss World Uganda’s dress during the Miss World competition paid a special tribute to motherhood.

📷: Miss World/YouTube