Posts by 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.

prenatal visit: pregnant woman holding her belly

9 essential questions to ask during your first prenatal visit

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

Updated Sep. 11, 2024
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Is a D&C an abortion? Experts weigh in on miscarriage care post-Roe

It depends on whether there are fetal heart tones.

Updated Oct. 02, 2024
partner feeling woman's pregnant belly

What your partner should know about the second trimester

Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022
partner feeling woman's pregnant belly

What your partner should know about the second trimester

Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.

Updated Oct. 06, 2022
questions to ask at 6 week postpartum visit

The 10 questions to ask at your 6-week postpartum visit

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

Updated Nov. 09, 2022
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What partners should know: the first trimester

While you’re not the star of the show in this pregnancy, you play an incredible supporting role.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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What partner should know: the third trimester

Now is the time for that final push (pun intended) to the day you will be holding your little baby.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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Let’s talk about conception sex

OB-GYN tips & tactics to get pregnant fast. 

Updated Nov. 12, 2022
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6 OB-GYN-approved strategies to get pregnant fast

Because when you decide to get pregnant, you want it to happen as quickly as possible.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
Woman at preconception checkup talking with her doctor - preconception checkup questions to ask your doctor

9 essential questions to ask at your preconception checkup

Here's a printable discussion guide to bring to your OB-GYN or midwife.  

Updated Jan. 04, 2023
woman holding coral in front of her abdomen - the two week wait

What is the two-week wait? An OB-GYN shares what you need to know

Conception, fertilization, implantation: Our OB-GYN explains the biology of early pregnancy and your baby.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022
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