As a double board-certified OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shannon M. Clark is a leading expert on pregnancy and the risks and complications associated with fertility and childbirth. As a woman who has herself experienced pregnancy in her 40s, she also has a unique perspective on childbearing later in life. For these reasons, Dr. Clark is a sought-after author and consultant for media outlets working on stories detailing the trials and triumphs of men and women working to conceive, birth, and raise happy, healthy children.
“Trying to get pregnant? 7 questions you should be asking first” | Medical expert
January 2018
Online article, NBC News/Today
“Here’s What You Need to Know About Treating a UTI While Pregnant” | Medical expert
January 2018
Online article, SELF Magazine
“Fertility And Pregnancy After Age 35 :: Fact or Fiction?” | Author
December 2018
Houston Moms Blog
“Dwyane Wade Slams Critics Saying Gabrielle Union Was Acting Like She Gave Birth” | Medial expert
December 2018
HuffPost
“Like Gabrielle Union, I Was Shamed After I Went Public With My Infertility” | Author
December 2018
HuffPost
“Amy Schumer Shares an Ultrasound Video of Her Very Energetic Baby: ‘That’s Why I’m Puking Every Day’” | Medical Expert
November 2018
Self Magazine
“10 Things I Hate About Toddlerhood” | Author
October 2018
Houston Moms Blog
“Why Do Baby Bumps Look So Different on Different Women?” | Medical expert
October 2018
The Cut
“In A Day Full of Failures, You Gave Me The Win I Needed” | Author
September 2018
Houston Moms Blog
“I am an OB/GYN: This is What EVERY Woman Should Know About Pregnancy and Delivery” | Author
September 2018
Houston Moms Blog
“Trailblazers: Rewriting the Narrative. Conversations with the Inspiring Dr. Shannon M. Clark” | Interview
September 2018
Voyage Houston
“What You Need to Know About Toxemia, the Scary Complication Beyoncé Had While Pregnant With Twins” | Medical expert
August 2018
Self Magazine
“D-MER:: The Postpartum Condition That Made Me Feel Sad and Disgusted Every Time I Pumped” | Author
May 2018
Houston Moms Blog
“Meghan King Edmonds Is 33 Weeks Pregnant and Says She’s ‘Really Struggling With Breathing’” | Medical expert
May 2018
Self Magazine
“Introduction to high risk pregnancy” | Interview
May 2018
I Am Happy Podcast
“Why Are Some People Always Hot and Others Always Cold?” | Medical expert
July 2018
Self Magazine
“The Truth About First Time Motherhood After Age 40″ | Author
July 2018
Houston Moms Blog
“I Know I Shouldn’t Obsess About Getting Pregnant Again After My Miscarriage, but I Can’t Stop” | Medical expert
April 2018
Self Magazine
“The Vegetarian Pregnancy:: Is It Easy Being Green?” | Author
April 2018
Houston Moms Blog
“Chrissy Teigen Posted an Adorable Video of Luna Interrupting Her Fetal Nonstress Test” | Medical expert
April 2018
Self Magazine
“Getting Pregnant After 35 May Be Considered ‘High-Risk,’ But It Doesn’t Have to Be High Stress” | Medical expert
May 2018
Rewire News
“The Scary Postpartum Condition That Caught Me Completely Off Guard — And What I Did About It” | Medical expert
May 2018
Mind Body Green
“Dehydration Can Cause Contractions During Pregnancy, as ‘Bachelorette’ Star Ali Fedotowsky Just Found Out” | Medical expert
February 2018
Self Magazine
“NHL Star Erik Karlsson and His Wife Lost Their Son a Month Before He Was Due” | Medical expert
March 2018
Self Magazine
“Here’s Why Khloe Kardashian Used Hormone Suppositories at the Beginning of Her Pregnancy” | Medical expert
February 2018
Self Magazine
“Chrissy Teigen Says Her Baby Is ‘Sucking the Life’ From Her” | Medical expert
February 2018
Self Magazine
“Checklist: What To Bring When Traveling While Pregnant” | Medical expert
December 2017
The Bump
“The Childbirth Stories You Haven’t Heard” | Medical expert
November 2017
US News and World Report
“What to Say—and What Not to Say—to Someone Going Through IVF” | Medical expert
September 2017
Online article, SELF Magazine
“Is It Easier To Give Birth If You Work Out? An OB-GYN Explains” | Author
September 2017
Online article, Mind Body Green
“Reflecting On My First Year Of Motherhood At Age 44” | Author
September 2017
Online article, The Huffington Post
“Mom’s sweet tooth may be linked to child’s allergies, study says” | Medical expert
July 2017
Online article, CNN Health
“Can You Have a Healthy Vegetarian or Vegan Pregnancy?” | Medical expert
June 2017
Online article, The New York Times
“Dear Nurse” | Author
May 2017
Online article, The Huffington Post
“High risk pregnancies: Causes and Care” | Medical expert
May 2017
Podcast, Curetalks
“This New Mom Did an Amazing Photo Shoot With Her Egg Donor” | Author
March 2017
Online article, Glamour Magazine
“Should you donate your eggs?” | Medical contributor
March 2017
Online article, US News
“Bridging the doctor-patient divide” | Medical expert
March 2017
Radio, RN Health Report, ABC (Australia)
“Heal thyself: meet the doctors living with the conditions they treat” | Medical contributor
February 2017
Online article, The Guardian
“Your Stay-Healthy Winter Survival Guide” | Medical contributor
February 2017
Online article, Fit Pregnancy
“Is It Dangerous To Practice Yoga While You’re On Your Period?” | Medical contributor
January 2017
Online article, Mind Body Green
“No One Will Know You Skipped Your Post-Workout Shower With These 4 Tips” | Medical contributor
January 2017
Online article, Mind Body Green
“An open letter to my babies on my first day back to work” | Author
January 2017
Online article, The Huffington Post
“Exercise & Yeast Infections: Everything You Need To Know, According To An OB/GYN” | Medical contributor
December 2016
Online article, Mind Body Green
“15 Things Ob/Gyns Want Pregnant Women to Know” | Medical contributor
December 2016
Online article, Healthgrades
“What Should You Wear Under Your Yoga Pants? An OB/GYN Explains” | Medical contributor
December 2016
Online article, Mind Body Green
“Kim Kardashian is looking into a surrogate for baby #3—But what does that mean?” | Medical contributor
November 2016
Online article, Women's Health Magazine
“Janet Jackson pregnancy: Is it safe at 50?” | Medical contributor
October 2016
Online article, USA Today
“What really happens to a woman’s body before, during, and after pushing out a baby” | Medical contributor
September 2016
Online article, Fusion.net
“Why I Fought to Have a VBAC: One Mom’s Story” | Medical contributor
September 2016
Online article, Parents Magazine
“My first lesson as an expectant mother made me a better physician” | Author
September 2016
Online article, The Huffington Post
“I’m An OB-GYN. Here’s Why I Turned To Acupuncture When I Wanted To Get Pregnant” | Author
September 2016
Online article, Mind Body Green
“Braided Cervical Cerclage May Raise the Risk for Preterm Birth” | Medical contributor
August 2016
Online article, Medscape
“The Biggest Lies I Told Myself (About My Future Fertility).” | Author
July 2016
Online article, The Huffington Post
“The Terrifying Reason All Pregnant Women Should Get Tested for STIs” | Medical contributor
July 2016
Online article, Glamour Magazine
“These Are The Pregnancy Pains You Shouldn’t Ignore.” | Medical contributor
July 2016
Online article, Self Magazine
“An Ob/Gyn Shares Her Journey From Infertility, To An Egg Donor, To Twins.” | Author
July 2016
Online article, Self Magazine
“Pregnancy after 40” | Medical expert panelist
June 2016
The Stream, Al Jazeera
“Is the secret to getting pregnant in your genes?” | Medical contributor
May 2016
Online article, Glamour Magazine
“Planning a pregnancy? Here’s what you need to know about Zika virus.” | Medical contributor
April 2016
Online article, Motherly
“What Every Woman Should Know About Pregnancy After Age 35.” | Author
April 2016
Online article, Mind Body Green
“The Business of Delayed Child-Bearing in the Career Woman.”
April 2016
Online article, The Huffington Post
“Black Women Turn to Internet to Battle Mystifying Illness.” | Author
April 2016
Online article, Ebony Magazine
“40 Isn’t the New 30 When it Comes to Your Ovaries.” | Author
April 2016
Online article, The Huffington Post
“Pregnancy Facts: Post Delivery Changes Women Should Expect.” | Medical contributor
March 2016
Online article, Parent Herald
“Inducing labor late in pregnancy doesn’t increase c-section risk.” | Medical contributor
March 2016
Online article, STAT News
“6 Post-Delivery Body Surprises to Expect.” | Medical contributor
March 2016
Online article, Parents Magazine
“9 things every woman must know about her fertility.” | Medical contributor
February 2016
Online article, Health Magazine
“I’m a high-risk-pregnancy expert. So why didn’t I worry about my own fertility?” | Author
February 2016
Online article: The Washington Post
“Is Having A Baby Over 35 As Risky As We Thought?” | Medical contributor
February 2016
Online article: Self Magazine
“We were wondering. . . ‘How long will it take me to get pregnant?’’ | Medical contributor
February 2016
Online article: Motherly
“Ovulation Symptoms: 7 Signs Of Ovulation” | Medical contributor
January 2016
Online article: The Bump
“A Motherly guide to: Getting in shape before you get pregnant” | Medical contributor
January 2016
Online article: Motherly
“The average new mom is older than ever” | Medical contributor
January 2016
Online article: Stat News
“Green tea danger?” | Medical contributor
January 2016
Online article, Bottom Line Health
“I have infertility. Here’s what I wish my pregnant friends knew” | Author
January 2016
Online article, Mind Body Green
“Everything You Need To Know About Having Sex With PCOS” | Medical contributor
January 2016
Online article: Refinery 29
“Learning about nausea and vomiting of pregnancy” | Medical expert
December 2015
Healthy Body Healthy Mind, Information Television Network
“Birth control after baby: what’s best for you?” | Medical contributor
December 2015
Online article: Motherly
“Your biggest baby-making sex questions answered” | Medical contributor
December 2015
Online article: Motherly
“Come on, baby! Evidenced-based ways to safely induce labor” | Medical contributor
December 2015
Online article: Motherly
“What I Wish Every Couple Knew Before Starting IVF: An OB/GYN Gets Real” | Author
November 2015
Online article: Mind Body Green
“I’m An OB/GYN Struggling With Infertility. Here’s Why I’m Finally Breaking My Silence” | Author
October 2015
Online article: Mind Body Green
“I’m An OB/GYN. But I Didn’t Understand Why Early Miscarriages Were So Devastating — Until It Happened To Me” | Author
October 2015
Online article: Mind Body Green
“Is Baby Fever Real?” | Medical contributor
September 2015
Online article: US News and World Report Health
“12 Little-Known Things That Happen to Your Body After Giving Birth” | Medical contributor
August 2015
Online article: US News and World Report Health
“16 Health Screenings All Women Need” | Medical contributor
July 2014
Online article: US News and World Report Health
“Pregnancy effects of inflammatory bowel disease may vary” | Medical contributor
April 2014
Online article: Reuters Health
“Pregnant Cross-Trainer Sparks Online Controversy” | Medical contributor
September 2013
Radio interview with am 740 KTRH NewsRadio
“High Intensity Exercise While Pregnant?” | Medical contributor
September 2013
Online article: Fit Pregnancy
“Kate Middleton Reportedly Considering Little-Known Birthing Method” | Medical contributor
July 2013
Online article: Fox News Magazine
“Tips to Ease Morning Sickness” | Medical contributor
July 2013
Online article: Today’s Parent USA
“Tips for Managing Morning Sickness from Dr. Shannon Clark” | Medical contributor
July 2013
Online article: The Mommyhood Chronicles
“Some Advice for Women about Morning Sickness” | Medical contributor
June 2013
Online article: EmpowHer
“OB/Gyn Dr. Shannon Clark Talks Morning Sickness Symptoms and Treatment Options” | Medical contributor
June 2013
Online article: Candace Rose
“A Visit with Dr. Shannon Clark” | Medical contributor
April 2013
Online article: GuidryNews.com
“Kate Middleton’s Rare Pregnancy Condition Explained by Experts” | Medical contributor
December 2012
Online article: Fox News Latino
“(No) Sex with a Bump” | Medical contributor
August-September 2011
Fit Pregnancy
“The End is Near” | Medical contributor
May 2011
Muscle and Performance Magazine
“Working the Baby Bump” | Medical contributor
April 2011
Muscle and Performance Magazine
