Dr. Sarah Bjorkman, Author at Motherly
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Dr. Sarah Bjorkman

Sarah Bjorkman, MD is an OB/GYN who has a passion for helping the modern mama on her journey to motherhood through evidenced-based strategies for active and healthy pregnancy. She attended medical school at Michigan State University before completing residency training at Yale. Sarah is now continuing her training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the University of Iowa, one of the most successful academic IVF programs in the country. One of Sarah's favorite parts of her job is empowering women with education about their fertility, pregnancy, and reproductive options as they seek to build their families and pursue their dreams. You can learn more about Dr. Bjorkman, and how she and her pediatrician-husband work to make their two-physician life a little less crazy on Instagram @thedoctorsbjorkman.

First Trimester

9 essential questions to ask during your first prenatal visit

From 'Who will deliver me?' to 'Can I keep exercising?', write these down.

Women's Health

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Second Trimester

What your partner should know about the second trimester

Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.

Second Trimester

What your partner should know about the second trimester

Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.

Postpartum

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1. Were there any issues with my delivery I should know about?

First Trimester

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Third Trimester

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Marriage & Partnerships

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Life

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Pregnancy

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Pregnancy

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