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Kimberly Bowman, MD

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Kimberly Bowman, MD, was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and moved to Oklahoma where she has spent most of her life. She earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1996 and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Florida at Gainesville in 2000. Upon returning to Oklahoma after residency, she has practiced in urban and rural Oklahoma and was also appointed as Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine in Tulsa. During her academic tenure, she served as the OB-GYN Clerkship Director and the Physician Assistant Program Director. She currently practices as a full-time OB-GYN hospitalist in Norman, Oklahoma. Dr. Bowman has been in practice since 2000 and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition to full-time OB-GYN practice, she writes board-style review questions for the national OB-GYN resident CREOG exam and has lent her expertise to the creation of online educational content for the international publishing company Elsevier.
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Image of a pregnant woman siting on the couch - Can you take Ubrelvy while pregnant?
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Ubrelvy and pregnancy

It’s not recommended due to limited safety data
Image of a pregnant woman - hydralazine in pregnancy
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Hydralazine in pregnancy

For chronic hypertension, other antihypertensive drugs are preferred, but in certain situations, it’s the first choice of treatment
Person holding a prescription bottle - does gemtesa cause weight gain
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Can Gemtesa cause weight gain?

It’s actually the opposite. This overactive bladder treatment can help you drop a few pounds.
Pregnant woman standing in front of a window - Can you take Linzess while pregnant?
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Linzess and pregnancy

There’s not enough research to guarantee its safety while expecting
Grapefruit juice next to estradiol pills | Foods to avoid while taking estradiol
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Foods to avoid on estradiol

Grapefruit is the only direct interaction, but other foods may worsen side effects
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Metformin nursing considerations

Find out if this Type 2 diabetes treatment affects your infant
baby bottle next to pills - lisinopril nursing considerations
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Lisinopril nursing considerations

There are no studies on this medication, so another ACE inhibitor may be a better choice
Image of a baby bottle next to tablets - Synthroid and breastfeeding
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Is Synthroid breastfeeding-safe?

It’s not associated with adverse effects for infants, and this medication can even increase milk supply for mothers with hypothyroidism
A woman holding a bottle of pills | Nurtec and pregnancy
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Is Nurtec safe during pregnancy?

It’s unknown, but there are alternatives to treat migraine when you’re expecting
pregnant person holding belly - Synthroid and pregnancy
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Synthroid and pregnancy

It’s not only safe, it’s dangerous not to take it if you have a thyroid issue
Three pregnant women holding their bellies - Can you take hydroxyzine while pregnant?
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Hydroxyzine and pregnancy

There is not enough research in humans to say this antihistamine is risk-free
A pregnant women with three pills | famotidine pregnancy
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Is famotidine pregnancy safe?

It’s not a first-line treatment, but can be used if lifestyle changes and antacids don’t work
pregnant person next to a capsule - gabapentin pregnancy
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Gabapentin and pregnancy

The research is mixed on taking this anticonvulsant medication when you’re expecting
birth control packs - best birth control for PCOS
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Best birth control for PCOS

Many forms of birth control can regulate the menstrual symptoms of PCOS
baby bottle next to a capsule - Adderall and breastfeeding
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Safety of Adderall while breastfeeding

Data is limited, but there is no evidence of adverse effects for infants
pregnant woman - metronidazole in pregnancy
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Safety of metronidazole during pregnancy

Most research shows it’s unlikely to harm a fetus in the second and third trimester
pregnant person holding up a pill - omeprazole pregnancy
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Is omeprazole pregnancy safe?

There are no definitive studies on taking this proton pump inhibitor when you’re expecting
medications during pregnancy
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What medications are safe to take during pregnancy?

Discover safe medication options to protect your health and your baby's development during pregnancy