
Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, is a board-certified generalist obstetrician/gynecologist and attending physician in Portland, Oregon. She primarily works on labor and delivery as an OB hospitalist and loves the excitement and pace this work brings. Jennifer is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
Jennifer received her undergraduate degree from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She received her medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the nation’s honor medical society. She completed her residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon.
Jennifer enjoys educating women about their bodies and their pregnancies. She has particular interests in adolescent medicine, breastfeeding advocacy, and supporting women in labor in an informed, relaxed manner. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Northwest Mothers Milk Bank as well as for the Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists.
She is happily married to a pediatrician and has two sons, one in elementary school and the other a preschooler, who teach her more everyday than any textbook could.
You can find her online at drjenniferlincoln.com, or follow her on Instagram or TikTok at @drjenniferlincoln.
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Toddler
FDA updates fish recommendations for pregnant women, children
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Pregnancy
Why bed rest in pregnancy doesn’t work
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Pregnancy
What is placenta previa?
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Pregnancy
How do I track my baby’s movements in utero?
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A mom’s best prescription
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Pregnancy
How to not start labor
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Pregnancy
What should I expect from my C-section?
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Pregnancy
How to recognize domestic violence in pregnancy
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Blog
Boy or girl? What needing to know might say about you
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Pregnancy
What is a doula?
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Pregnancy
What are the risks of an epidural?
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Pregnancy
QOD: I’m pregnant and my face is darker–is this normal?
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Baby
10 cool things found in breast milk
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5 things your OB wants you to know
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Pregnancy
10 things to look for in an OB/GYN
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Pregnancy
What is amniotic fluid?
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Pregnancy
How your weight can affect your pregnancy
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Pregnancy
QOD: If I’ve had a stillbirth, how is my next pregnancy managed?
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Pregnancy
What happens if you pass your due date?
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Baby
QOD: Is it safe to take antibiotics for mastitis and still nurse?
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Baby
When should you see a lactation consultant?
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Great gifts for Mom
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Pregnancy
What do I do if my baby is breech?
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When laws meant to help babies might actually hurt them
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Pregnancy
What is Rhogam and why do pregnant women need it?
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Baby
QOD: Can I still breastfeed if I have mastitis?
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Pregnancy
Why you need a preconception visit
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Pregnancy
The risks of pregnancy in older women
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Medications and pregnant women: where to go for help?
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Pregnancy
The high risk of teen pregnancies
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Baby
QOD: Can my baby be fussy because of something I ate?
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Pregnancy
What is a stillbirth?
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Pregnancy
Using a “fetal kick count” to measure baby’s health in utero
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Pregnancy
Supporting roles: how to help your pregnant partner
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Pregnancy
Postpartum red flags for new moms
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Pregnancy
Doctor Tips, Weeks 27-40
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Pregnancy
Doctor Tips, Weeks 14-26
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Pregnancy
What could happen to your skin during pregnancy
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Baby
When can I wean my toddler from nursing?
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Pregnancy
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
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Pregnancy
Why is my C-section incision red?
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SAHM versus working moms: it’s not a mommy war
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Pregnancy
Week-by-Week Pregnancy (Weeks 1-13)
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Parenting
Why you should go to your postpartum check-up
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Baby
What you need to know about breastfeeding laws in the US
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Pregnancy
QOD: I have a bump near my bottom that gets worse when I’m constipated – what is it?
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Pregnancy
How can I treat a cold during pregnancy?
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Pregnancy
7 foods to avoid during pregnancy
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Pregnancy
Why you should avoid deli meat during pregnancy
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Baby
Can I breastfeed if I smoke cigarettes?
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How glasses and an eye patch taught me some important parenting lessons
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7 reasons “I didn’t know I was pregnant!” can be real
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Pregnancy
Hemorrhoids and pregnancy
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Pregnancy
How is a miscarriage diagnosed and treated?
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Pregnancy
What is cell-free fetal DNA screening?
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Pregnancy
How is my body different after having a baby?
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Parenting
It’s twins! Now what?
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Bundoo’s Twelve Days of Christmas: Decorating the Tree with Dr. Jen
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Baby
Who should I go to for breastfeeding help?
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy symptoms
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Pregnancy
What is preeclampsia?
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Pregnancy
Baby blues or postpartum depression: how do I know?
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Pregnancy
What are my pain relief options while in labor?
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Parenting by media
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Pregnancy
Are home births safe?
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Pregnancy
How many weeks is a “full-term pregnancy”?
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Pregnancy
Are vaccines safe in pregnancy?
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Pregnancy
What is an episiotomy?
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Pregnancy
What are the different types of obstetric providers?
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Pregnancy
Dr. Jennifer Lincoln’s Response to “Expecting Better”
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Pregnancy
What is induced labor?
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Pregnancy
Doctor Tips, Weeks 1-13