Caitlin Goodwin, MSN, RN, CNM

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Caitlin Goodwin MSN, RN, CNM is a Board Certified Nurse-Midwife and freelance writer. Prior to her career in midwifery, Caitlin was a labor and delivery nurse for five years where she worked alongside obstetricians and midwifes.

She graduated with a MSN from Frontier Nursing University and has since worked as a midwife in both the hospital and birth center setting. Caitlin loves to spend time with her four children and runs a family travel and autism blog at Typically Twitterpated.

Caitlin is particularly interested in promoting physiologic birth as well as empowering women through community education. She also volunteers at summer camps for children who are differently abled.

Caitlin's Education:

  • Masters of Science in Nursing (Nurse-Midwifery), Frontier Nursing University
  • Masters of Science in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leader), University of Toledo
  • Bachelors of Science in Health Science, Bowling Green State University

Caitlin's Work History:

  • Certified Nurse-Midwife at Baby+Co.
  • Certified Nurse-Midwife at Summa Health
  • Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum Registered Nurse at Saint John West Shore Hospital
  • Maternal-Child Nursing Faculty at Hondros College of Business
  • Registered Nurse at Southwest General Health Center

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Articles Reviewed by Caitlin Goodwin

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Should I Avoid Medications While Trying to Get Pregnant?

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Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms

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What Is Ovulation: Timing, Symptoms & Tracking

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Ultimate Pregnancy Checklist (Month by Month)

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Circumcision: Pros and Cons

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How Soon After Implantation Can I Take a Pregnancy Test?

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Home Birth vs Hospital Birth: Pros and Cons of Home Birth

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Vaginal Discharge During Pregnancy: What’s Normal?

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How to Get Pregnant Fast: 10 Tips for Faster Conception

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Ways Your Hair Can Change During Pregnancy

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Bladder Pain During Pregnancy: Causes & Treatments

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Early Labor Signs That Mean It’s Almost Go Time

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Days Past Ovulation (DPO) Symptoms: The First 14 Days

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Missed Period But Negative Pregnancy Test? What To Do

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Epidural vs. Natural Birth: Benefits & Risks of Each

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Baby Shakes In the Womb: Why Is Baby Twitching?

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Implantation Bleeding: Causes and Symptoms

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Going To Beach While Pregnant

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Feeling Cold During Pregnancy: Is It Normal?

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Ways to Induce Labor Naturally — Do They Really Work?

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How to Check Your Cervical Position

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Exercises to Help Induce Labor Naturally

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What To Expect When Your Baby Drops During Pregnancy

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Vaginal Odor During Pregnancy: Causes & Remedies

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Why Do I Have Green Poop During Pregnancy?

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Cloudy Urine During Pregnancy: Should You Be Worried?

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Fetal Dopplers: Are At-Home Monitors Safe?

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Pregnancy Tests at Night: Are They Accurate? Not Always

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What is Implantation Cramping & Should I Worry?

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Are Expired Pregnancy Tests Accurate? Not Always.

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The Pregnancy Line: What Exactly Is the Linea Nigra?

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How to Manage Anger During Pregnancy (And Cope With Mood Swings)

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How to Do Belly Mapping & Discover Babies Womb Position