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Katie Melvin, APRN, CNM

Specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Accepting new patients

Affiliation: Owensboro Health

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Biography

Yale-educated nurse midwife, Kathryn Melvin, came to Owensboro Health with experience working with women ages 13 to 85 to provide pre and post-natal care as well as routine gynecological care. She has published on the topic of the use of antidepressants while breastfeeding further proving her expertise. In addition, Ms. Melvin concentrated on the role of diabetes in women's health while studying for her second master's degree. 

Education & Training

Education

  • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Master of Public Health
  • Yale University, Master of Science in Nursing

Board Certified

  • American Midwifery Certification Board
  • Certified Nurse Midwife
  • National Certification Corporation, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support 

Publications

Moulder, J., Siedhoff, M., Melvin, K., Jarvis, E., Hobbs, K., & Garrett, J. (2017). Risk of appendiceal endometriosis among women with deep –infiltrating endometriosis. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 139(2), 149-154. http://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12286.

Sriraman, N., Melvin, K, & Meltzer-Brody, S. (2015). AMB Clinical Protocol #18: Use of Antidepressants in Breastfeeding Mothers. Breastfeeding Medicine, 10(6), 290-299. DOI: 10.1089/bfm.2015.29002