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Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
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Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Mary Murry is a certified nurse-midwife in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Murry, a Cincinnati native, has been a nurse-midwife practitioner for more than 20 years and is an instructor at the College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic. She was a contributing reviewer and writer of the "Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy" book.
Her research interests include adult female survivors of sexual abuse, women's perception of pain in labor, and obesity in pregnancy.
Latest entries
- You're pregnant! How will you share the news?
March 26, 2013
- Prenatal visits: Do you bring support?
March 12, 2013
- Tdap vaccine: Now recommended during pregnancy
Feb. 26, 2013
- Dad-to-be? Take center stage!
Feb. 12, 2013
- Infertility: An invitation to share your story
Jan. 29, 2013
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March 26, 2013
You're pregnant! How will you share the news?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Are you ready to make a pregnancy announcement? Share how — and when — you'll tell your friends and family. continue
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March 12, 2013
Prenatal visits: Do you bring support?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Do you attend prenatal visits on your own or do you bring a support person? Share your stories about prenatal visits. continue
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Feb. 26, 2013
Tdap vaccine: Now recommended during pregnancy
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
As whooping cough makes a comeback, the CDC encourages the Tdap vaccine for pregnant women. continue
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Feb. 12, 2013
Dad-to-be? Take center stage!
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Is there an expectant father in your life? Here's help supporting a dad-to-be. continue
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Jan. 29, 2013
Infertility: An invitation to share your story
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
A Mayo Clinic specialist addresses the emotional toll of infertility. continue
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Jan. 15, 2013
Body after baby: What happened?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Body after baby — Whose body is this and where did mine go? continue
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Jan. 4, 2013
Breast pumps: Choices abound
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Planning to breast-feed? Consider how far breast pumps have come since the earliest models. continue
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Dec. 18, 2012
Baby showers: Can you have too many?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Baby showers are a traditional way to celebrate a new baby — but is there a limit to a reasonable number of showers? continue
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Dec. 4, 2012
Flu during pregnancy: What to do?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
If you're pregnant during flu season, make a plan for preventing — and treating — the flu. continue
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Nov. 8, 2012
High blood pressure in pregnancy: What's your story?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
High blood pressure in pregnancy — Being fully informed can help you make the best decisions for you and your baby. continue
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Oct. 26, 2012
Labor stories: Trick or treat?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
A Mayo Clinic specialist shares a Halloween labor story. continue
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Sept. 28, 2012
What's your birth story?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Your birth story can shape you in ways you might not have imagined. continue
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July 24, 2012
Easy labor: Is it possible?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Hoping for an easy labor? A Mayo Clinic specialist offers practical labor tips. continue
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May 23, 2012
Pregnancy advice: How to handle unwanted comments
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Are you bombarded with unwanted pregnancy advice? Here's help handling it — and moving on. continue
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March 27, 2012
Old wives' tales about pregnancy: Any merit?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Despite advances in science, old wives' tales about pregnancy abound. continue
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March 13, 2012
Ectopic pregnancy recovery: Healing takes time
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
After an ectopic pregnancy, you'll need time to recover both physically and emotionally. continue
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Jan. 7, 2012
Prenatal genetic screening
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Prenatal genetic screening is common, but it isn't required. Consider these important questions before testing. continue
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Dec. 16, 2011
Induced labor: Making an informed decision
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Induced labor — Would your baby be better off on the outside? A Mayo Clinic specialist offers insight on jump-starting labor. continue
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Oct. 18, 2011
Late pregnancy symptoms
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
You're not likely to feel your best at the end of pregnancy. Here's help handling late pregnancy symptoms. continue
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Oct. 4, 2011
Overdue baby: Will this baby ever be born?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Many women deliver after their due dates — and you might, too. Here's help remaining patient if you have an overdue baby. continue
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Sept. 27, 2011
Pregnancy and flu
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Pregnancy and flu — During pregnancy, a yearly flu shot is more important than ever. continue
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Sept. 1, 2011
Teenage pregnancy: Advice for parents of teens
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Teenage pregnancy is an emotional topic. Here's insight from a Mayo Clinic specialist. continue
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Aug. 19, 2011
Pregnancy constipation: Seeking relief
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Pregnancy constipation can be seriously uncomfortable. Prevent it with these simple tips. continue
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July 22, 2011
Weight loss after pregnancy: Tips from a specialist
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Wonder the best approach to weight loss after pregnancy? Here's insight from a Mayo Clinic specialist. continue
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July 8, 2011
Pregnancy weight gain: Know the factors
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Pregnancy weight gain can be touchy, whether you're gaining too much — or too little. continue
35 comments
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