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You asked, we answered: Why am I itchy after getting an IUD removed?
I recently had an IUD placed and then removed a week later due to a constant itching sensation.
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You asked, we answered: If I get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant, will antibodies transmit to my baby?
I received the COVID vaccine before I got pregnant. Will antibodies transmit to my baby? Do I need to wear a mask everywhere to be safe?
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You asked, we answered: Is spotting normal in your first trimester of pregnancy?
Is it normal to experience brown spotting often in your first trimester?
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You asked, we answered: How soon can I get pregnant after removing my IUD?
How soon after getting my Mirena (IUD) removed could I possibly get pregnant?
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You asked, we answered: How can I combat a negative self-image during pregnancy?
How do I combat these feelings, so I can get through the rest of this pregnancy without hating everything about it?
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You asked, we answered: If I have pelvic floor weakening, is it safe to get pregnant again?
I believe I have some pelvic floor weakening and possible prolapse, rectocele/cystocele. Would it be safe to get pregnant again, or should I first be seen for an evaluation?
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You asked, we answered: Do your OB-GYN doctors have experience with hyperemesis gravidarum?
Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe form of nausea for pregnant women and is different from morning sickness.
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Pregnant? How much weight gain is too much?
Beginning your pregnancy journey at a healthy weight helps avoid complications for you and your baby. Learn how weight affects pregnancy and what to expect as your belly expands.
Patient Stories

A Second Opinion Saved My Life and My Babies
On May 22, 2012, Nichole Smith gave birth to healthy twins at Nebraska Medicine. Months prior, a physician at another Omaha hospital told Nichole she had suffered a miscarriage. Nichole went to Nebraska Medicine for a second opinion.
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