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 are some triggers for migraine headaches?
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Is magnesium helpful in the treatment of migraine headaches?
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What causes headaches during pregnancy?
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How can I get rid of my bad eating habits?
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What specific foods should I avoid if I am pregnant?
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What are my special nutritional needs during pregnancy?
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How can I be sure I am pregnant?
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What are the symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
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What foods can I eat to get rid of belly fat?
Increase the fiber and whole grains in your diet; include omega 3 fatty acids, green tea, and alcohol in moderation, turmeric, jojoba beans, seeds, and coffee. During my weight loss journey one ...
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What are the health risks of belly fat?
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How does metabolism influence weight loss?
Metabolism is a very important factor in your weight loss efforts. If you have been skipping meals, have vitamin deficiencies, are inactive and somewhat of a couch potato chances are your metabolis...
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What triggers hunger?
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What can I eat to keep my energy levels up throughout the day?
One of my favorite ways to add energy to my day is to include chia seeds in some of the foods I eat and recipes I bake. Chia seeds were used centuries ago by the Aztec Indians. They were carried in...
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Does hydrotherapy help with labor/birth?
The use of hydrotherapy has been used for years to help moms cope with the pain of labor and to promote relaxation. The women in our practice love our tubs with the jets, the soothing warm water an...
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