Bio
I am a graduate of the Nurse Midwifery program at Georgetown University and currently working as a Nurse Midwife for Baltimore Washington Medical Center in a faculty practice under the umbrella of the Univeristy of Maryland Medical Services in Baltimore Maryland. I provide full scope midwifery care to include antepartal/ intrapartal /postpartal and gynecological care.My office number is 410-553-8260.
I am a "YOU: On a Diet" success story! I lost 86 pounds and went from a size 20 to a size 4 by following Dr. Oz's weight-loss plan. As a health care provider who was too busy taking care of mypatients to take care of myself, I am now committed to join the "YOU Docs" and Sharecare to help America get their health back. I serve as an e-Coach for those desiring help to make lifestyle changes and I've developed a wellness program to help others become as successful as I have. I look forward to working with Sharecare as the "YOU Nurse/Wellness Warrior" and as an expertMidwife for all those healthy pregnancy questions. I am currently developing a Healthy Pregnancy Education Series utilizing the reference, "YOU: Having a Baby."
Specialties:
- Midwifery Nursing
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Affiliation:
- Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Location:
- Denton, MD
Group Memberships
Credentials
- Education
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Midwifery, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1990-1992
- Board Certifications
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Midwifery
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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- Professional Membership or Societies
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American College of Nurse Midwives
- Honors or Awards
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Whos Who American Colleges
- Publications
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Poster Presentation Why Women Chose Vaginal Birth After Ceserean Section versus Elective Repeat Ceserean Section
Activity
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What should I discuss with my OBGYN if I plan to get pregnant?
If you are thinking about getting pregnant you should discuss any health concerns or risks with your OBGYN or midwife. Most providers offer a preconceptual counseling visit where you will have the ...
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What is premature labor?
Preterm labor is defined as labor that occurs between 20 and 37 weeks. Babies born prematurely often require hospitalization in a special care nursery. Although babies born after 37 weeks are not c...
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How will I know when my water breaks?
Even if you're not sure you're feeling a gush of pee or your water has broken, call your healthcare provider, advises nurse midwife Paula Greer. Watch the video to learn more about when to ...
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Can my doctor predict when I will go into labor?
Labor can be as individual and unpredictable as a woman herself. There is no absolute way to predict when someone will go into spontaneous labor at term. As an experienced midwife sometimes I feel ...
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Why is slow weight loss better than fast weight loss?
Quick weight loss is usually losing water weight or muscle. It doesn’t allow you enough time to burn off the fat. It also doesn’t allow you the time to make the life long lifestyle chan...
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What does fetal movement or a kick count indicate?
Kick counts are a way for mom to check in on how her baby is doing. All babies are different and some are more active than others but all babies whether a soccer player or a quieter baby should be ...
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What is healthy weight loss?
Most of the experts advise a slow steady weight loss of 1-3 pounds a week. I agree with this but also say that for some of us staying away from the scale may be necessary. Too many of us weigh ours...
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How can I lose weight successfully?
Approach your weight loss as a health transformation and don't focus on the pounds but focus on feeling better and getting healthier. Pretend that this transformation is like baking a new prod...
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What is the biggest mistake people make who are trying to lose weight?
There are many pitfalls and mistakes people make when trying to lose weight. For me I had to learn that skipping meals and not eating enough calories was actually counterproductive to my weight los...
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Why are Kegel exercises useful during pregnancy?
Doing kegel exercises throughout your pregnancy will help strengthen the same muscles you use to push out your baby, says nurse midwife Paula Greer. To learn more about why kegels are good to do du...
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What is a certified nurse-midwife (CNM)?
A Certified Nurse Midwife is an excellent choice for a practitioner if you are expecting. Certified Nurse Midwives are Registered Nurses who are educated in both the disciplines of nursing and Midw...
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What happens during labor?
Labor is a process that involves involuntary muscular contractions of the uterus that dilates the cervix or opening of the uterus to allow an entry for the baby to pass into the vagina and eventual...
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What are the side benefits of birth-control pills?
Birth control has been used for many years to prevent unintended pregnancies. It is also used to help prevent the formation of ovarian cysts and to treat heavy and painful periods by regulating the...
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Should I be screened for gestational diabetes?
If you have risk factors for gestational diabetes like a family history, are overweight or even had gestational diabetes with a previous pregnancy you should be screened pre-conceptually or at the ...
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How can I ease heartburn during pregnancy?
Heartburn and acid reflux are common during pregnancy as the stomach is full and squeezed by the baby as it grows. Eating large meals or eating near bed time can trigger heartburn as the gastric ju...
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