Laura K. Grubb, MD, MPH

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Laura K. Grubb, MD, MPH, is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist. She cares for patients in an urban academic medical center and is active with national organizations focusing on child health, public health, and adolescent health care. In addition, she has been a volunteer with the Amigos de Las Americas organization since 1990—first as a community volunteer and now as a medical advisor.

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7 raspberry leaf benefits

This herbal tea is popular among women for its purported benefits relating to labor, period cramps, and more

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Can I skip placebo pills on Slynd?

It’s generally medically safe not to take the inactive parts of a blister pack, but there are a few things to consider

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Is levothyroxine safe during pregnancy?

It’s the most commonly recommended drug to treat hypothyroidism when you’re expecting. Here’s why.

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Gabapentin and breastfeeding

It’s generally considered safe, with a few exceptions

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Is trazodone safe while pregnant?

It’s not usually recommended, but there are other options for treating depression and insomnia when you’re expecting

A positive pregnancy test and pill bottles: Medication management while trying to conceive

Medication management while trying to conceive

Practical tips to manage medications effectively while trying to conceive

A bottle of sleep medication and a positive pregnancy test: How to take Unisom while pregnant

Health Education

Is it safe to take Unisom during pregnancy?

Certain Unisom products are considered safe for pregnancy. Learn which active ingredients to look for.

A woman pushing a stroller | postpartum depression statistics

Health Education

Postpartum depression stats

PPD occurs within the first year of giving birth and affects 1 in 8 new moms in the U.S.

Negative pregnancy test: Compare signs of PMS vs. early pregnancy

Health Education

Is it PMS or early pregnancy?

We asked OB-GYNs to help us decipher PMS vs. pregnancy symptoms

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Adderall for depression

This prescription stimulant isn’t a first-line treatment, but it can help certain patients

A calendar with hearts on five days of the week: What causes spotting before your period?

Health Education

What causes spotting before your period? Related conditions and ...

Spotting is completely normal, but see your healthcare provider if it becomes a pattern

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