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Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Mary Murry is a nurse-midwife practitioner who is certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
A Cincinnati native, she is a nurse-midwife and instructor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Mary has been a nurse-midwife practitioner for more than 20 years. She co-edited the Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy.
Her research interests include adult female survivors of sexual abuse, women's perception of pain in labor and obesity in pregnancy.
Latest entries
- Postpartum bleeding
Feb. 4, 2010
- Breast-feeding and working moms
Jan. 9, 2010
- Breast-feeding: Nobody said it would be this hard
Dec. 17, 2009
- Swelling in pregnancy
Dec. 4, 2009
- H1N1 vaccine and pregnancy
Oct. 27, 2009
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Feb. 4, 2010
Postpartum bleeding
By Mary 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 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 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 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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Oct. 27, 2009
H1N1 vaccine and pregnancy
By Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
A Mayo Clinic specialist offers a personal take on the H1N1 vaccine and pregnancy. continue
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Sept. 24, 2009
Blog: Gestational diabetes
By Mary 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 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 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 9, 2009
Reflections on parenting
By Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Sometimes the joys and challenges of parenting are more obvious in retrospect. continue
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June 2, 2009
Dental health during pregnancy
By Mary 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 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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March 24, 2009
Cord blood banking — to save or not to save
By Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Many questions surround issue of storing cord blood. continue
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Jan. 23, 2009
Study looks at C-section before 39 weeks
By Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Elective repeat C-sections can cause health problems for babies. continue
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Dec. 20, 2008
What does 'due date' mean?
By Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
The odds of giving birth on what you've been told is the due date are pretty slim. continue
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Dec. 5, 2008
Intimacy after pregnancy and delivery: Is there such a thing?
By Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Take your time when planning for intimacy after pregnancy. continue
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Oct. 14, 2008
Sex during pregnancy up to the individual
By Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Feelings about sex during pregnancy often follow the changes in your body. continue
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Sept. 20, 2008
Losing your personal bubble when pregnant
By Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
What makes the pregnant woman's tummy fair game for everyone? Resist the temptation. continue
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Aug. 23, 2008
Pregnancy and you: Some tips to deal with pregnancy nausea and vomiting
By Mary 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 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 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 Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Miscarriage is a painful loss that is often dealt with in silent agony. continue
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June 16, 2009
Pregnancy weight gain: Know the factors
By Mary Murry, R.N., C.N.M.
Pregnancy weight gain can be touchy, whether you're gaining too much — or too little. continue
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Feb. 21, 2008
Pregnancy and you: Welcome to our new blog
By Mary 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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