Obstetrics
Important note about COVID-19
We live in unprecedented times, and our patients’ health is our priority. To protect you and your family, Menlo Medical Clinic follows a rigorous cleaning schedule, staggers patient appointments, requires extensive infection control training for our staff and providers, and regularly screens staff and patients for symptoms or possible exposure. Once you arrive, we will provide you with a mask and sanitizer for your safety.
My Approach
As a doctor and devoted mother who delivered at Stanford, I strive to provide a positive pregnancy and birth experience with the goal of “healthy mom and healthy baby(ies).” Having personally gone through the ups and downs of pregnancy, I know first-hand that unexpected things happen. This is why I am dedicated to be my patients’ trusted partner through this important life journey.
One of the benefits of working at Stanford’s Menlo Medical Clinic is that I can offer my patients a “small clinic” personalized experience. My team and I make ourselves accessible and responsive to my patients’ questions or concerns. At the same time, my patients have access to Stanford’s Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH) with its world-class facilities and cutting-edge resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who will provide care at my prenatal visits?
A: I enjoy taking the time to get to know my patients and their partners throughout their pregnancies, and I am usually present for my patients’ prenatal visits. Occasionally, unexpected situations arise, and then I tag-team with our clinic’s nurse practitioner and my partners.
Q: Where will I deliver my baby(ies)?
A: My patients deliver at Stanford Children’s Health Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH). Labor & Delivery is located at 725 Welch Road (West Entrance) on the 2nd floor.
Q: What is the current visitor policy at LPCH?
A: Click here for the most up-to-date visitor policy at LPCH’s Labor and Delivery and the Prenatal Diagnostic Center (PDC).
Q: Will I need to share a room with another patient at LPCH?
A: Usually, there are no shared rooms on the maternity ward. However, the hospital reserves the right to have patients share rooms in rare circumstances.
Q: Who will be there for my delivery?
A: Our practice is unique in that I try very hard to be there for my patients’ deliveries. However, labor and delivery is unpredictable and we have a rotating night and weekend call schedule with a fantastic all-female obstetric team.
Q: What is your approach to pain control during labor?
A: This is a patient-led decision. We have a dedicated obstetric anesthesia team that is available 24/7. I also spend time discussing my patients' preferences during their prenatal visits with the understanding that labor is unpredictable and people can change their minds throughout the process.
Q: Do you perform delayed cord clamping?
A: Yes, if there are no contraindications, our policy is to perform delayed cord clamping. We do this for both vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
Q: Do you encourage skin-to-skin contact immediately following delivery?
A: Yes, if the baby adn mother are stable, our policy is to have the baby enjoy skin-to-skin contact as soon as possible. We encourage this for both vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
Q: Do you perform episiotomies?
A: We no longer perform routine episiotomies. However, episiotomies may be used in certain emergency situations.
Patient Experiences
“Dr. Young-Lin put my mind at ease throughout my pregnancy, always making time for my questions and providing the most up to date and important information for first-time parents. I experienced one pregnancy-related complication and Dr. Young-Lin went out of her way to make sure I received the best care, even when she was out of the office and other doctors were supposed to cover for her. I am so thankful to have Dr. Young-Lin as my provider and friend, and recommend her care wholeheartedly.”
— Elizabeth
“My wife and I were looking for an OB for our first pregnancy and were fortunate enough to meet Dr. Young-Lin. I had no idea what to expect during or after the process. Nichole never made me feel stupid. If I had to use one word to describe her approach to physician-patient communication, it would be elegant. [….] She’s never had a mundane attitude towards us and we’ve always felt like she is prepared and excited to walk with us during our journey.”
— Will