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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.
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June 17, 2010
Group prenatal care
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Group prenatal care helps provide a sense of community during pregnancy. continue
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June 10, 2010
Expectant fathers
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Expectant fathers play a special role during pregnancy. Here's a tribute to expectant fathers everywhere.
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April 28, 2010
Finding child care
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Researching child care options? Consider your budget, expectations and more. continue
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March 19, 2010
Elective C-section
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
If you're considering an elective C-section, don't let fear be the deciding factor. continue
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Feb. 19, 2010
To VBAC or not to VBAC?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Considering VBAC? Ask yourself these questions. continue
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Feb. 4, 2010
Postpartum bleeding
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Postpartum bleeding can be shocking. Here's what to expect — and when to seek emergency care. continue
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Jan. 9, 2010
Breast-feeding and working moms
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Considering breast-feeding after maternity leave? Be sure in the knowledge that you can do it. continue
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Dec. 17, 2009
Breast-feeding: Nobody said it would be this hard
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Breast-feeding can be challenging — especially for first-time moms — but it's worth the effort.
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Dec. 4, 2009
Swelling in pregnancy
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Swelling in pregnancy is normal, but that doesn't make it less bothersome. Consider these tips. continue
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Sept. 24, 2009
Blog: Gestational diabetes
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Gestational diabetes can be scary — but healthy lifestyle choices can help ensure a healthy pregnancy. continue
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Aug. 20, 2009
Revisiting pregnancy loss
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Sometimes healing from pregnancy loss may seem to be a never-ending journey. continue
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July 9, 2009
Blog: Bringing home baby
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Bringing home a newborn may seem overwhelming. Here's help managing the first two weeks. continue
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June 2, 2009
Dental health during pregnancy
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Dental health during pregnancy isn't a glamorous topic, but it's an important one. continue
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April 21, 2009
Don't ignore abdominal trauma while pregnant
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Whether it's from an accident or domestic violence, abdominal trauma while pregnant shouldn't be ignored. continue
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Jan. 23, 2009
Study looks at C-section before 39 weeks
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Elective repeat C-sections can cause health problems for babies. continue
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Dec. 5, 2008
Intimacy after pregnancy and delivery: Is there such a thing?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Take your time when planning for intimacy after pregnancy. continue
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Aug. 23, 2008
Pregnancy and you: Some tips to deal with pregnancy nausea and vomiting
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Who knows why nausea occurs during pregnancy, but there are ways to address it. continue
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July 26, 2008
Home birth: A woman's right to choose?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Home birthing film leads to debate on the practice. continue
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March 27, 2008
How old is too old to have a baby?
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
There is no simple answer to the question, When is a woman too old to have a baby? continue
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March 12, 2008
Miscarriage brings silent anguish
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Miscarriage is a painful loss that is often dealt with in silent agony. continue
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Feb. 21, 2008
Pregnancy and you: Welcome to our new blog
By Mary M. Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Pregnancy brings concerns and worries, joys and miracles. Share yours in our new blog. continue
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