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I have been an R.N. since 1988 and come from a family of nurses. I have clinical experience in labor and delivery, as well as post-partum care and pre-term pregnancy complications. I have also worked in Community Health Clinics dealing with this area of expertise, including WIC (Women, Infant, & Children) clinics performing nursing evaluations and assessments in determining a need for services or intervention for pregnant women, newborns, and young children. I have worked in immunization clinics in and around my community as well. I also have several years experience in OB and Pediatric Home Care Nursing. In addition to that, I am a mother of two, ages 21 and 16, both of which I had hoped would be vaginal deliveries, but ended up being C-Sections... one of which had me in pre-term labor...another which was frank breech (bottom first)... one who rejected the breast... and so on... to list my personal experience would be a bit lengthy! I'd simply like to help anyone who might have a question or concern that I can draw on my expertise to answer!
Experience in the area
I have been an R.N. since 1988 and come from a family of nurses. I have clinical experience in labor and delivery, as well as post-partum care and pre-term pregnancy complications. I have also worked in Community Health Clinics dealing with this area of expertise, including WIC (Women, Infant, & Children) clinics performing nursing evaluations and assessments in determining a need for services or intervention for pregnant women, newborns, and young children. I have worked in immunization clinics in and around my community as well. I also have several years experience in OB and Pediatric Home Care Nursing. My experience also includes approximately three years working in Behavioral Services.
Education/Credentials
Graduated from the Mary Lanning School of Nursing in May 1988. Have been a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of NE since 1988.
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Recent Answers from Brenda
2010-06-15 Could I be pregnant?:
Dear Britt, If this was the end of your regular period - meaning if you expected it and it was at the very start of your cycle - then the likelihood of conception is pretty low. Although it is not completely
2010-06-14 Placenta:
Dear Ashley, Groin pain is common discomfort of pregnancy - especially during the 2nd trimester. There are two physical changes that occur with pregnancy that can cause this. The first, and most common
2010-06-13 Struggling with periods for years.:
Dear Laura, Well, you have addresses my initial concerns already... good for you! It sounds like you are having a terrible time with either - as it sounds like your doctor suspects - endometriosis,
2010-06-12 Spotting again after SAB:
Dear Athena, You didn't note how long it had been since the miscarriage, but the first period after a miscarriage is rarely "normal". It can be heavier than normal, lighter than normal, have some clots
2010-06-10 pregnant?:
Dear Janina, If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of pregnancy. The symptoms you describe are hormonal in nature and can also be related
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