Barbara Dehn, RN, MS, NP, FAANP, NCMP
Practicing Nurse Practitioner
Author
San Francisco, CA
Barbara Dehn, RN, MS, NP, is a practicing nurse practitioner and a television health expert, who's known as Nurse Barb. She's passionate about health education, whether it's 1 on 1 with a patient, in a lecture hall at Stanford or with millions of people watching on television. Her warm and engaging personality puts everyone at ease as they learn more about health.
Nurse Barb is the award winning author of the Personal Guides to Health used by over 5 million women in the US, with titles ranging from fertility and pregnancy to menopause and breastfeeding. Active in Social Media, she contributes content to HealthyWomen, Huffington Post, NurseBarb, KevinMD and The Patch and amplifies her reach with an active and engaged Facebook following and 34,000 Twitter followers.
She is the author of The Hot Guide to a Cool Sexy Menopause, Nurse Barb's Guide to Breastfeeding and Nurse Barb's Guide to Pregnancy.
Barb earned a masters degree from UCSF and a BS from Boston College. She's certified by the North American Menopause Society and is a Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Over the last 2 years, she's been an active participant in Global Health Initiatives at FAME Hospital in Karatu, Tanzania. Barb lives in the San Francisco Bay area.
Measles Outbreak: What You Need to Know Now
With the current measles outbreak in the U.S., it's important to know whether you are immune and to be able to recognize the risk factors for measles and the symptoms.
How to Know if You Have Abnormally Heavy Periods
If you change your tampons or pads every couple of hours or bleed for more than seven days, you may have excessive menstrual bleeding. Find out other symptoms of abnormally heavy periods.
How to Reduce Your Risk for Stroke
Being prepared and knowing what to do if someone has a stroke can be lifesaving, especially around family members who may be at higher risk of stroke.
Nutrition During Breastfeeding
Good nutrition is crucial when you're breastfeeding. Check out Nurse Barb Dehn's advice for new moms.
Testing for Herpes: What You Need to Know
If you think you may have herpes, the waiting and the questions and concerns can be worrisome. Here's what you need to know about herpes testing.
Help, Which Lube Should I Use?
Choosing a lube involves a lot of factors, including whether you're using condoms or sex toys—and, if you are, what are they made of. Here are some basics to help you decide.
Painful Sex After 50
There are many reasons sex may be painful as you get older—one is your vagina gets drier and less elastic. It helps to know the symptoms and what you can do about it.
Getting Pregnant: Improving Your Chances
Women who are ready to have a baby often have questions about how to improve their chances of getting pregnant. Nurse Barb Dehn offers some answers.
Taking Birth Control Pills After 40
For most women, it's fine to take birth control pills throughout their 40s and early 50s—and there may even be some advantages other than contraception.
Don't Name Your Baby That (and Other Things You Shouldn't Say)
When someone tells you the baby names they're considering, don't react with horror or advice. Just keep smiling.
Real, Sustained Weight Loss After the Holidays
If you want to get rid of holiday weight gain, try repeating affirmations to kick-start your weight loss. And find your own motivation for losing weight.
