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About Brenda
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Expertise
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
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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3 months no period, negative test2/6/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: I have not had a period in 3 months. My last period was on November 9th, 2009. Since then, my period ...
  A: I agree with your doctor that overweight can be the problem as a part of a wider issue known as ...
bleeding with pregnancy2/5/2010Brenda
  Q: I had a micarriage back in Oct of 2009. I went to the doctor last month cuz I was really sick and I ...
  A: I would suspect that you are not pregnant. If you had a regular period two weeks ago, this spotting ...
Spotting2/5/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: I am 11-12 weeks along on my 3rd child. This pregnancy i'm spotting I never did during my other ...
  A: It seems that you are having a threatened abortion with equal opportunity to continue or lose your ...
pregnancy question2/4/2010Brenda
  Q: i am 33 weeks pregnant and ive been havin lower back and lower abdominal pains like crampin for the ...
  A: Often Before "true" labor begins, you may have "false" labor pains, also known as Braxton Hicks ...
amniotic sac2/3/2010Brenda
  Q: my wife and I are now at 20 weeks into our pregnancy, sunday night she saw a gush of fluid coming ...
  A: Without knowing the particulars of your case, I would have to defer to your doctor. It sounds like a ...
36 Weeks Pregnant2/2/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: Im 36 weeks pregnant today, and 1 cm dialated so far from my 35th week doc visit. I have a burning ...
  A: Most probably you are having a urinary tract infection. It is not necessarily to present with ...
iuds and condoms2/2/2010Brenda
  Q: Can an iud poke a hole in a condom?
  A: No. Not a properly placed one anyway. Unless the IUD has become dislodged and is being expelled by ...
can you help2/1/2010Brenda
  Q: i have been with my boyfriend since aug 16 i have been to the doctor and i am pregancy i am due may ...
  A: If your due date has been determined by your OB doctor to be May 23, 2010, then I would calculate ...
Possible pregnancy? Or PCOS?1/31/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: First of all I want to thank you for taking the time to read and respond to all of the questions ...
  A: It is very unusual for a pregnancy test to be negative if measured 6 weeks or more from the first ...
Latest to get a positive on a home pregnancy test?1/30/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: Kandeel, I was just wondering what is the latest you have knowledge of a woman testing positive on a ...
  A: It should not take more than 2 weeks after your missed period in order to have a positive test if ...
Early signs of pregnancy1/30/2010Brenda
  Q: I thought I might be pregnant. I was experiencing nausea (mainly morning), frequent headaches, ...
  A: When you stop taking BCPs in the middle of a cycle, the result often is some breakthrough bleeding - ...
closing rectus diastasis1/29/2010Helene Byrne
  Q: I am 6 months PP and have rectus diastasis. I came to know when I was 1 month PP and since then I ...
  A: Your PT is right, diastasis can cause, or exacerbate, back pain. But there are many, often times ...
brown spotting1/29/2010Brenda
  Q: I'm a little concerned due to the fact that this past monday Jan 25 2010 i saw brown spotting, it ...
  A: If you have used no other method of birth control and have been having otherwise unprotected sex, ...
pregnacy1/28/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: but I have another question,I was wondering if my boyfriends sperm can be a problem in the reason ...
  A: Assuming that your partenr is fertile, having a pillow under the lower part of your back while ...
miscarriage1/28/2010Brenda
  Q: i am currently pregnant but dont know how far along im supposed to be. the doctors estimated that i ...
  A: Here is the problem with the information you have given me... as I see it, the doctor's concern ...
closing rectus diastasis1/27/2010Helene Byrne
  Q: I am 6 months PP and have rectus diastasis. I came to know when I was 1 month PP and since then I ...
  A: To close diastasis, you need to take several steps, in the right order. Step one is to build a ...
pregnancy1/26/2010Brenda
  Q: I have had a lot of unprotected sex and i am having a lot of pregnancy symptoms and i took two ...
  A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
vertical c-section1/24/2010Helene Byrne
  Q: i have had two emergency c-sections in the last six yrs. i have always wondered why they had to cut ...
  A: Vertical skin incisions are faster, and that's the only reason why they should be done. But while ...
having a pregnancy termination due to medical reasons1/24/2010Brenda
  Q: how do i go about getting a pregnancy termination due to medical reasons
  A: You would need to find out the laws in your state of residence. However, if it is medically ...
7-9 weeks pregnancy complications1/23/2010Brenda
  Q: my 17 year old son and his 17 year old GF Kim are expecting a baby, last week on 01/14 they went to ...
  A: The gestational sac can typically be visualized as early as 4.5 weeks of gestation and the yolk sac ...
hcg levels1/22/2010Brenda
  Q: The date of my lmp was Dec. 21. I had blood drawn on Jan. 14 and again on Jan. 18 to check hcg ...
  A: According to the dates you provided, I would calculate that on 2-2-10 you will be approximately 6 ...
trying to get pregnant1/21/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: I am a 36 year old woman and mother of a three year old. I am trying to get pregnatn for the past ...
  A: I do not think you have a fair chance to get pregnant this cycle. In fact, it is very important not ...
pregnancy1/21/2010Brenda
  Q: .. i have two questions what does true gestational age? and if ultrasounds add 2 weeks to ...
  A: We rely on ultrasounds for dating because early ultrasounds are quite accurate in dating ...
B12 injections1/20/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: I am writing to you regarding the B12 injections I have. I came off the pill nearly 2 years ago and ...
  A: This delay in menestruation is probably related to a delay in ovulation which is a frequent ...
spotting1/20/2010Brenda
  Q: I have just started spotting(light pink)my period is late, and prior to that i was feeling very ...
  A: If you have had unprotected sex during the last cycle or two, you cannot dismiss the possibility of ...
Variable decelerations?1/19/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: I'm 36 weeks 3 days and noticed that during the fetal monitoring,the heart rate drops down to 115 ...
  A: Most of the time variable deceleration occurs as a result of compression of the umbilical cord. It ...
my period is a week late1/19/2010Brenda
  Q: my name is Aspen. I am really worried about if im pregnant or not. My period is never late. I always ...
  A: Anytime there is unprotected sex, there is the possibility of pregnancy. If you have regular 28 day ...
Excersice for severe Back pain in late preg and after1/18/2010Helene Byrne
  Q: I am 35.4 weeks pregnant w/ my 4th child. I have arthritic changes as well as a bulging disc in my ...
  A: Your level of pain, arthritis, and bulging disc indicates that you should see a PT who ...
eating disorder and pregnancy1/18/2010Helene Byrne
  Q: bulimic,alcoholic,over excersise, chew and spit i am 5'4 my lowest weight was 92pounds and now i am ...
  A: Please do not consider becoming pregnant until you are mentally and physically capable of raising a ...
burning/cramping at 33 weeks1/16/2010Brenda
  Q: i'm 33 weeks along (or so i think...my OB and i disagree on my due date, i think i'm farther along) ...
  A: Groin pain is common discomfort of pregnancy - especially during the 2nd trimester. There are two ...
Low Progestron levels1/15/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: 5 what do you think is that ok or low and what other steps can i take to get pregnant if the clomid ...
  A: The doses of clomid can be stepped up in next cycles under close monitoring for follicular growth ...
Nature Identical Progesterone cream and short Luteal Phase1/12/2010Brenda
  Q: I think that's really great! Ok, a little history, I'm 31, and me and my partner have been trying ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your difficulties - and your loss. Although I cannot actually prescribe a ...
birth control1/11/2010Brenda
  Q: I know that you're not a gynecologist, but a few weeks ago my mom said she might let me take birth ...
  A: All females who are even considering obtaining birth control are considering the possibility of ...
Post Natal Tummy1/10/2010Helene Byrne
  Q: I had my son 4 years ago, very large baby 11 pounds via c section, I am only 5 ft 4 inches. I ...
  A: Many women, both with and without diastasis, end up will large, overly round, "still pregnant ...
pregnancy1/8/2010Mohamed Kandeel
  Q: I am 12 weeks pregnant and have noticed some mucusy discharge. It is real sticky. Is this normal? ...
  A: It is not normal to have a sense of pressure in the lower abdomen at 12 weeks pregnancy although not ...
very sick/no doctor1/7/2010Brenda
  Q: First I'd like to thank you for helping people like myself. I also hope things are better for you ...
  A: .. day by day. :) Unfortunately, some women experience more nausea and vomiting than others during ...
Post Pregnancy pains1/6/2010Helene Byrne
  Q: I have been suffering from wrist pain(in both the wrists)since pregnancy and after the delivery(3 ...
  A: It sounds like you may be dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or related repetitive stress injury ...
Loud noise and my baby1/6/2010Brenda
  Q: Hey there, Okay... I'm now 22 weeks pregnant, and at the moment, my boyfriend and I live RIGHT ...
  A: Well, obviously it is not something that will bother now - while your baby is still in utero. After ...
irregular mentruation?1/5/2010Brenda
  Q: So, I am single, 26 years old and had never been with any man. Eversince I can remember, my period ...
  A: I would suspect that you were diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Disease or Syndrome (PCOD or PCOS) ...
Am I pregnant from precum and just fingering?1/5/2010Brenda
  Q: I'm probably worried over nothing but my last period was November 26th-November 31rst. My bf ...
  A: If he did not ejaculate, the chances that you would have conceived from that event are very low. ...

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