The realities of Giving Birth 101:
Things that may Exit your Bodily Orifices I tend to shy away from listicles, however I thought this may be helpful for those of you who...
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jessica vernon
- Apr 10, 2023
- 3 min
Don't Forget to Ask About the NICU
My second daughter was born via a planned repeat cesarean section at 39 weeks of pregnancy. She had a little bit of trouble breathing due...
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jessica vernon
- Apr 7, 2023
- 2 min
Kintsugi
Perhaps the most important step in habit changing is to first accept yourself for who you are, flaws and all. Those imperfections are...
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jessica vernon
- Apr 1, 2023
- 3 min
Preventing Postpartum Depression
I have thought about writing this so many times over the past six months, but then was apprehensive- what if I put in writing how...
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jessica vernon
- Jan 25, 2022
- 5 min
The Most Important Thing I would do Differently In Pregnancy
by Dr. Jessica Vernon, MD, FACOG Photo 17402540 © Fahrner78 | Dreamstime.com The day I went into labor and was admitted to the hospital...
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jessica vernon
- Nov 27, 2021
- 10 min
What is an Induction of Labor?
Illustration 87831241 © Leremy | Dreamstime.com An induction of labor is the starting of the labor process before the body is doing so on...
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jessica vernon
- Oct 7, 2021
- 6 min
A Loss Out Of Time
Illustration 193393274 © Setiawan Ardi Wijaya | Dreamstime.com As October is Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month, I felt compelled to write...
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jessica vernon
- Aug 31, 2021
- 8 min
Sex after Baby
You have your six week followup after giving birth and your provider clears you to return to normal activities. Yes, ALL activities. If...
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jessica vernon
- Aug 21, 2021
- 5 min
Postpartum Depression: It's Bigger than You Think
Postpartum Depression is a very narrow term that encompasses a broad spectrum of mental health disorders that affect 20% of women during...
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jessica vernon
- Jul 26, 2021
- 5 min
Trust Yourself! You are the Expert when it comes to Your Body
Illustration 132818803 © Andrey Apoev | Dreamstime.com The Institute of Medicine defines patient-centered care as providing care that is...
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jessica vernon
- Jul 14, 2021
- 9 min
C-sections Happen. Be Prepared.
Most women that I care for during pregnancy discuss their birth plan at some point. Many will only ask questions related to aspects they...
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jessica vernon
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
What would your note say?
When there is someone on labor and delivery who has lost their baby and is in the difficult process of laboring to deliver that baby, or...
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jessica vernon
- Jun 29, 2021
- 4 min
If you can’t tell your GYN, who can you tell?
As a gynecologist I meet people all day every day who within a few minutes of our interaction disclose some of the most intimate details...
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jessica vernon
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
A love letter for all moms, soon to be moms, and those at the many other stages along the path
Bringing a new life into this world is a complicated and messy process. It re-shapes us physically, mentally, and spiritually, shattering...
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jessica vernon
- Jun 29, 2021
- 5 min
Let’s talk about Miscarriage
I don’t have good news. I have uttered this phrase more times than I care to count over my career. Many people would be surprised by this...
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jessica vernon
- Jun 29, 2021
- 8 min
I Graduated from Breastfeeding
Photo 60343340 © Sjankauskas | Dreamstime.com I know breastfeeding is the natural way to feed our babies. I know it can be a beautiful...
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jessica vernon
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
How to better prepare for Labor and Delivery
Illustration 200972338 © VectorMine | Dreamstime.com By the time I had my daughter, I had seen almost every possible outcome and...
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jessica vernon
- Jun 29, 2021
- 5 min
Dear Society, Please Stop Asking Women When They Are Going to Have a Baby
Whether a loved one, friend, or colleague, whether single, in a relationship, or married, in their 20s or approaching menopause, there is...
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jessica vernon
- Jun 29, 2021
- 3 min
You’ve Got this Mama!
Illustration 178933683 © Iuliia Istomina | Dreamstime.com Thank you to my beautiful friend who shared these words with me. This simple...
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