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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pregnant woman and Rx bottle - trazodone while pregnant

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

image of blue and white capsules - Adderall for depression

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

A specimen container: Symptoms of STD in female

Health Education

STD symptoms: What are the early signs of an STD in females?

With so many different types of STDs and STIs, it’s important to communicate all symptoms to a healthcare professional for a prompt diagnosis and early treatment

A female listening to a female physician: What causes watery discharge?

Health Education

What causes watery discharge? Related conditions and treatments

There’s typically no need to worry about watery discharge unless it’s accompanied by symptoms of an infection

Pregnant woman and an ibuprofen tablet - can you take ibuprofen while pregnant

Is ibuprofen safe in pregnancy?

This is what medical experts say about taking this popular pain medication during pregnancy

An expectant mother — can you take zyrtec while pregnant?

Is Zyrtec pregnancy safe?

Here is what to know about taking this popular over-the-counter antihistamine during all three trimesters

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