Category: birth
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Safe Medications in Pregnancy
Last week we discussed medications in chronic conditions and medications used for treatment. We discussed whether you should stop your medication once you are pregnant. But what about the everyday over the counter medications? Typically, your OB office gives you a bunch of reading information at your first appointment. In one of those packets there…
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But I’m Pregnant…
You found out you’re pregnant, but you are on medication for a chronic condition and you are not sure what to do. Before stopping cold turkey, please read this guide. One of the reasons I became a family nurse practitioner instead of a midwife or women’s health nurse practitioner (even though it would have made…
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Understanding Your Feelings After Childbirth: Postpartum Depression
You just had the bundle of joy that you have been waiting for. So why do you feel so sad or anxious? I want to start off by saying that I am in no way a psychologist or psychiatrist, but as someone who screens for postpartum depression and tries to get patients the help they…
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Postpartum Reality Check: What Every New Mom Should Know
It’s official. You are discharged from the hospital after having your baby and you enter the fourth trimester. It’s a blessing but can sometimes be a hard moment of life. We are always told how it comes naturally once the baby is here or even when you are pregnant. For some moms, it is not…
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Understanding High-Risk Pregnancy Loss: Key Types Explained
Last week we started the conversation on types of miscarriages. Honestly, any type of miscarriage can become high-risk if not treated correctly. This is why I cannot stress enough that women not only need to be treated but DESERVE to be treated for miscarriages. The fact that in some states you could be going through…
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