
Editorial board
Perry Friedman, MD, FACOG-MFM
Scientific Advisory Board, Perinatologist
About Perry
Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist and perinatologist. Contributes MFM expertise to the Pregnancy Smart Scientific Advisory Board, reviewing formulations for pregnancy-appropriate ingredient selection with attention to high-risk pregnancy and fetal development considerations.
Credentials and license verification
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) (opens in a new tab)
Memorial Healthcare System lists his medical degree from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, residency at Bridgeport Hospital, and fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital-Oakland University.
- Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) (opens in a new tab)
This fellowship designation is published in Pregnancy Smart's team biography. Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) is his specialty; the designation is not itself a separate license or proof of current board certification.
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology certification (opens in a new tab)
ABOG lists Perry Stuart Friedman, MD, with certification dated January 16, 2018, valid through December 31, 2027. Record checked September 28, 2026.
- Florida Medical Doctor license · ME161120 (opens in a new tab)
Clear/Active as of October 11, 2026, with expiration January 31, 2027.
Professional identity
An NPI identifies a healthcare professional. Current licensing and certification are checked separately with the issuing organizations.
Professional sources
- Memorial Healthcare System faculty biography (opens in a new tab)
Listed in the Maternal and Fetal Medicine faculty, with medical education, residency, and fellowship training.
- ABOG certification verification (opens in a new tab)
Direct search in the certifying board directory. State licensure and FACOG fellowship are separate credentials.
Specialty
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)
Editorial responsibilities
Perry reviews entries within their specialty, weighing each claim against mainstream clinical guidance and pointing readers back to their own provider. A page is marked medically reviewed only after a sign-off is recorded for its current content.
Our editorial and medical review policy explains how sources are selected, clinical sign-offs are recorded, and corrections are handled.
Profile updated .
Assigned for review
407 pages assigned to Perry
These articles are assigned to Perry for clinical review. Each page shows its current review status; topics outside the reviewer's scope are referred to the appropriate specialist.
- How do I collect 24-hour urine during pregnancy?
- Is acetone nail polish remover safe during pregnancy?
- What activity is allowed after a cervical cerclage?
- Occupational pesticide exposure during pregnancy
- Are air purifiers worth it during pregnancy?
- Are airport body scanners safe during pregnancy?
- Is alpha arbutin safe during pregnancy?
- Amniocentesis miscarriage risk and timing
- Are amusement park rides safe during pregnancy?
- Are ant and roach baits safe during pregnancy?
- Is arsenic in rice safe during pregnancy?
- Asbestos exposure during pregnancy
- Is aspirin after miscarriage safe during pregnancy?
- Is azelaic acid safe during pregnancy?
- Backyard chickens and salmonella risk during pregnancy
- Is going outside on a bad air quality day safe during pregnancy?
- Is Bentyl safe during pregnancy?
- Is BPA and canned food safe during pregnancy?
- Are BPA and plastics safe during pregnancy?
- Is brazilian waxing safe during pregnancy?
- Is breastfeeding with hepatitis B safe?
- Is breastfeeding with hepatitis C safe?
- Are breastfeeding with HIV in the united states safe?
- Are buffets safe during pregnancy?
- Are bug bombs safe to use while pregnant?
- Is DEET insect repellent safe during pregnancy?
- Is burning incense safe during pregnancy?
- Carbon monoxide exposure during pregnancy
- Is carpet cleaning safe while pregnant?
- Is cat litter safe during pregnancy?
- Is a cat scratch dangerous during pregnancy?
- Is caviar and fish roe safe during pregnancy?
- Cell phone, wifi, and EMF exposure in pregnancy
- Are chemical peels safe during pregnancy?
- Are chlorinated pools safe during pregnancy?
- Is chorionic villus sampling safe during pregnancy?
- Is cleaning a bird cage safe during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to clean mold while pregnant?
- Is cleaning with bleach safe during pregnancy?
- Is it safe to clean with vinegar while pregnant?
- Are Clorox wipes safe to use while pregnant?
- Cold weather and snow shoveling during pregnancy
- Compression socks during pregnancy: swelling, fit, and safety
- Is concerts and loud noise safe during pregnancy?
- What is confined placental mosaicism?
- Are contact and collision sports safe during pregnancy?
- Is the COVID vaccine safe while breastfeeding?
- Cruise shore excursions during pregnancy: safer choices
- Are cruises safe during pregnancy?
- Is a CT scan safe during pregnancy?
- Is cycling safe during pregnancy?
- Are dental x-rays safe during pregnancy?
- Is deodorant and antiperspirant safe during pregnancy?
- Are dermal fillers safe during pregnancy?
- Is hot tubs and male fertility safe during pregnancy?
- Is Drano safe to use while pregnant?
- Are dry cleaning chemicals safe during pregnancy?
- Are dryer sheets safe to use during pregnancy?
- What week is a baby considered viable?
- Is endoscopy safe during pregnancy?
- Is episiotomy safe during pregnancy?
- Is epoxy resin safe to use while pregnant?
- Is an essential oil diffuser safe during pregnancy?
- Are essential oils safe during pregnancy?
- Is Excedrin migraine safe during pregnancy?
- Can I still exercise after a preeclampsia finding?
- Are exercise with gestational diabetes safe during pregnancy?
- Is exercising in hot weather safe during pregnancy?
- Is exercising with placenta previa safe during pregnancy?
- Are facials safe during pregnancy?
- What does fetal abdominal circumference mean?
- Why is a fetal MRI recommended during pregnancy?
- Exposed to Fifth Disease While Pregnant? What to Know
- Is Fioricet safe during pregnancy?
- Flight crew work during pregnancy
- Is fluoride safe during pregnancy?
- Is food trucks and street food safe during pregnancy?
- Is gardening safe during pregnancy?
- Is cooking on a gas stove safe during pregnancy?
- Is general anesthesia safe during pregnancy?
- Are hair relaxers safe during pregnancy?
- Is hair removal cream safe during pregnancy?
- Is working in a hair salon safe during pregnancy?
- Is hairspray safe during pregnancy?
- Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease Exposure While Pregnant
- Are handling chemotherapy drugs safe during pregnancy?
- Heat Wave Safety During Pregnancy
- Is henna safe during pregnancy?
- Is hepatitis A exposure at work safe during pregnancy?
- Is hiking at high altitude safe during pregnancy?
- Is horseback riding safe during pregnancy?
- Hot Tub or Sauna Use While Trying to Conceive
- Are hot tubs safe during pregnancy?
- Is hot yoga safe during pregnancy?
- Are household cleaners safe during pregnancy?
- How hot can a bath be during pregnancy?
- How long before pregnancy should you quit smoking?
- Are humidifiers safe during pregnancy?
- Is hydroquinone safe during pregnancy?
- Is Levsin safe during pregnancy?
- Are ice baths and cold plunges safe during pregnancy?
- Ice skating and snowboarding during pregnancy
- How does integrated prenatal screening work?
- Is international travel safe during pregnancy?
- Is IV fluids for hyperemesis gravidarum safe during pregnancy?
- Are IPL photofacials safe during pregnancy?
- Janitorial and Housekeeping Work During Pregnancy
- Jet Lag During Pregnancy: Coping Strategies
- Is keratin hair smoothing safe during pregnancy?
- Is kojic acid safe during pregnancy?
- Is working in a lab safe during pregnancy?
- Is laser hair removal safe during pregnancy?
- Walking on a freshly sprayed lawn while pregnant
- Lead Exposure Before Pregnancy: What to Know
- Is lead in drinking water safe during pregnancy?
- Lead paint and renovating while pregnant
- Lice exposure during pregnancy: what to know
- Is lifting at work safe during pregnancy?
- Is Linzess safe during pregnancy?
- What do liver function tests mean in pregnancy?
- Lotus birth risks and delayed clamping differences
- Is Lysol spray safe to use during pregnancy?
- Mercury Amalgam Fillings During Pregnancy: Is It Safe?
- Is microblading safe during pregnancy?
- Is microneedling safe during pregnancy?
- Is microwaving food in plastic safe during pregnancy?
- Why is middle cerebral artery Doppler used?
- Stopping breast milk supply after a loss
- Is mold exposure safe during pregnancy?
- Is Pine-Sol safe to clean with while pregnant?
- Mosquito spraying in your area while pregnant
- Are mothballs safe during pregnancy?
- Moving and Packing While Pregnant: Lifting and Safety
- Is an MRI safe during pregnancy?
- Are muscle relaxers safe during pregnancy?
- Is nail polish safe during pregnancy?
- Are nail salon fumes safe during pregnancy?
- Are nasal strips safe during pregnancy?
- Health risks after a flood or hurricane while pregnant
- Smelling a gas leak while pregnant
- Is neti pots and nasal irrigation safe during pregnancy?
- Is new car smell safe during pregnancy?
- Is new carpet and furniture off-gassing safe during pregnancy?
- Is niacinamide safe during pregnancy?
- Is night shift work safe during pregnancy?
- Nitrous Oxide Exposure for Pregnant Dental Hygienists
- When Do Nonstress Tests and Biophysical Profiles Start?
- Is occupational heat exposure safe during pregnancy?
- Occupational Noise Exposure During Pregnancy
- Is paint fumes and painting safe during pregnancy?
- Paint stripper and thinner fumes in pregnancy
- Is perfume safe during pregnancy?
- Is pest control spray safe during pregnancy?
- Is pesticide residue on produce safe during pregnancy?
- Are pet reptiles safe during pregnancy?
- Are pet rodents safe during pregnancy?
- PFAS (Forever Chemicals) and Fertility Before Pregnancy
- Is phthalates in food packaging safe during pregnancy?
- Is picaridin bug spray safe during pregnancy?
- Is picking up dog poop safe during pregnancy?
- Are pilates safe during pregnancy?
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis) during pregnancy
- Are plug-in air fresheners safe during pregnancy?
- Are poke bowls safe during pregnancy?
- Postpartum air travel and blood clot risk
- Is pregnancy after bariatric surgery safe during pregnancy?
- What do prenatal blood test results mean?
- When is prenatal exome sequencing considered?
- What happens at prenatal genetic counseling?
- Is preparing for a possible NICU stay safe during pregnancy?
- Is progesterone after IVF transfer safe during pregnancy?
- Are pumping gas safe during pregnancy?
- What does the quad screen in pregnancy check?
- Radiation Exposure for Pregnant Radiology Techs
- Is radon exposure dangerous during pregnancy?
- Is raw pet food safe during pregnancy?
- Is testing after recurrent miscarriage safe during pregnancy?
- Is red light therapy safe during pregnancy?
- Refinishing floors while pregnant: is it safe?
- Lawn and garden pesticides during pregnancy
- Is retinol, retinoids, and vitamin-a skincare safe during pregnancy?
- Is rock climbing safe during pregnancy?
- Is roseola exposure safe during pregnancy?
- Is Roundup exposure safe during pregnancy?
- Is RSV vaccine safe during pregnancy?
- Rubella Immunity Test Before Pregnancy: What to Know
- Are salad bars safe during pregnancy?
- Is salicylic acid safe during pregnancy?
- Is salt water gargle safe during pregnancy?
- Are saunas safe during pregnancy?
- Are scented candles safe during pregnancy?
- Is scuba diving safe during pregnancy?
- How to wear a seat belt while pregnant
- Secondhand marijuana smoke while pregnant
- Is secondhand smoke safe during pregnancy?
- Secondhand Smoke After Baby Is Born: Newborn Risks
- Is secondhand vape safe around a pregnant person?
- Is a self-cleaning oven safe when pregnant?
- Are shooting ranges safe during pregnancy?
- What does a short femur on ultrasound mean?
- Is sitting all day at work safe during pregnancy?
- Is downhill skiing and snowboarding safe during pregnancy?
- Can you sleep in a freshly painted room while pregnant?
- Are spray tans safe during pregnancy?
- Is prolonged standing at work safe during pregnancy?
- Is STD testing before trying to conceive safe?
- Is steam inhalation safe during pregnancy?
- Are steam rooms safe during pregnancy?
- Is sumatriptan safe during pregnancy?
- Is sun exposure safe during pregnancy?
- Is sunscreen safe during pregnancy?
- Is swimming safe during pregnancy?
- Is swordfish safe during pregnancy?
- Is talc and baby powder safe during pregnancy?
- Are tanning beds safe during pregnancy?
- Is tap water safe to drink during pregnancy?
- Are tattoos safe during pregnancy?
- Is termite fumigation safe during pregnancy?
- Are receipts safe to handle while pregnant?
- Is thiamine for hyperemesis gravidarum safe during pregnancy?
- Is thirdhand smoke a risk during pregnancy?
- Is tilefish safe during pregnancy?
- Is tramadol safe during pregnancy?
- Is topical tranexamic acid safe during pregnancy?
- Is tretinoin safe during pregnancy?
- Umbilical artery Doppler ultrasound in pregnancy
- Are unwashed fruits and vegetables safe during pregnancy?
- Is vaginal seeding after a C-section safe during pregnancy?
- Vaping and e-cigarettes before trying to conceive
- Working as a vet or vet tech during pregnancy
- Is Voltaren gel safe during pregnancy?
- Is waxing safe during pregnancy?
- Is well water safe to drink during pregnancy?
- Is whole-body vibration at work safe during pregnancy?
- Is whooping cough exposure safe during pregnancy?
- Is wildfire smoke safe during pregnancy?
- Is working as a nurse safe during pregnancy?
- Working in a Warehouse During Pregnancy
- Is working in daycare safe during pregnancy?
- Working Long Hours During Pregnancy
- Is my job safe for trying to conceive?
- Are X-Rays safe during pregnancy?
- Appendicitis during pregnancy
- Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy
- Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy
- Bell's palsy during pregnancy
- Bleeding in the second or third trimester of pregnancy
- Blood in urine during pregnancy
- Body Aches During Pregnancy
- Breast abscess while breastfeeding
- Bronchitis (chest cold) during pregnancy
- C. diff during pregnancy: symptoms and next steps
- C-section incision infection
- C-section incision opened up: what it means, what to do
- Campylobacter infection during pregnancy
- Chest congestion during pregnancy
- Chickenpox exposure during pregnancy
- Chlamydia during pregnancy
- Chorioamnionitis in pregnancy
- Choroid plexus cyst in pregnancy
- Circumvallate placenta
- Clogged ears during pregnancy
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in pregnancy
- Colds during pregnancy
- Nasal congestion and pregnancy rhinitis
- Corpus luteum cyst pain during pregnancy
- Cough during pregnancy
- COVID-19 during pregnancy
- Decreased fetal movement
- Deep vein thrombosis during pregnancy
- Diabetic retinopathy progression during pregnancy
- E. coli infection during pregnancy
- Ear infections during pregnancy
- Fetal echogenic bowel
- Echogenic intracardiac focus
- How many weeks does ectopic pregnancy show symptoms?
- Failed one-hour glucose test
- Fainting during pregnancy: causes and when to worry
- Fetal growth restriction
- Fetal pyelectasis
- Fetal ventriculomegaly
- Fever during pregnancy
- Fifth disease (parvovirus B19) in pregnancy
- The flu during pregnancy
- Flu-season immune support: first trimester
- Flu-season immune support: second trimester
- Flu-season immune support: third trimester
- Gallstones during pregnancy
- Genital herpes during pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes symptoms
- Gestational thrombocytopenia
- Glucose in urine during pregnancy
- Gonorrhea during pregnancy
- Graves disease during pregnancy
- Group B strep in pregnancy
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease in pregnancy
- HELLP syndrome
- Hepatitis A during pregnancy
- Hepatitis B during pregnancy
- Hepatitis C during pregnancy
- High maternal serum AFP pregnancy screen
- HIV during pregnancy
- Maternal hydronephrosis during pregnancy
- Hyperthyroidism during pregnancy
- Hypothyroidism during pregnancy
- Ketones in urine during pregnancy
- Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) during pregnancy
- Kidney Stones During Pregnancy
- Laryngitis and voice loss during pregnancy
- Light sensitivity during pregnancy
- Listeria during pregnancy
- Low PAPP-A in pregnancy
- Low progesterone in early pregnancy
- Lupus during pregnancy
- Lyme disease during pregnancy
- Marginal cord insertion
- Mastitis while breastfeeding
- Measles exposure during pregnancy
- Starting medication for opioid use disorder in pregnancy
- Mental health conditions and maternal mortality risk
- Molar pregnancy
- New-Onset Migraine With Aura During Pregnancy: Warning Signs
- NIPT low fetal fraction no result
- Nosebleeds during pregnancy
- Oligohydramnios in pregnancy
- Pemphigoid gestationis
- Perineal wound infection signs postpartum
- Peripartum cardiomyopathy
- Pinworms during pregnancy
- Placenta accreta spectrum
- Placental abruption
- Pneumonia during pregnancy
- Polyhydramnios in pregnancy
- Positive antibody screen in pregnancy
- Postnasal drip during pregnancy
- Postpartum endometritis
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Postpartum high blood pressure: when to worry
- Postpartum leg swelling and blood clot warning signs
- Postpartum preeclampsia
- Postpartum swelling in the legs and feet
- Preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM)
- Preeclampsia symptoms
- Pregnancy of unknown location
- Protein in urine with normal blood pressure during pregnancy
- Pulmonary embolism in pregnancy
- Raynaud's phenomenon during pregnancy
- Recurrent mastitis
- Retained Placenta: Signs and When It's an Emergency
- Rheumatoid arthritis in pregnancy and postpartum
- Ringworm during pregnancy
- RSV during pregnancy
- Rubella nonimmune during pregnancy
- Salmonella during pregnancy
- Scabies during pregnancy
- Seasonal allergies during pregnancy
- Shingles during pregnancy
- Shortness of breath during pregnancy
- Sickle cell disease during pregnancy
- Signs of preterm labor
- Sinus infections during pregnancy (rhinosinusitis)
- Sleep apnea during pregnancy
- Snoring during pregnancy
- Sore throat during pregnancy
- Stomach bug (norovirus) during pregnancy
- Strep throat during pregnancy
- Subchorionic hematoma in pregnancy
- Syphilis during pregnancy
- Thrush while breastfeeding
- Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy
- Trichomoniasis during pregnancy
- Tuberculosis during pregnancy: testing and care
- Two-vessel umbilical cord
- Umbilical cord prolapse
- Urinary tract infection during pregnancy
- Vanishing twin syndrome
- Vasa previa
- Velamentous cord insertion
- When to go to the ER while pregnant
- Antibiotics for a sinus infection in pregnancy
- Antidepressants during pregnancy
- Best probiotic for bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy
- Bottled vs filtered vs tap water in pregnancy
- Buprenorphine vs methadone during pregnancy
- Cleaning products to avoid during pregnancy
- Cold vs flu vs COVID during pregnancy
- CVS vs amniocentesis
- DEET vs picaridin during pregnancy
- Hot tub alternatives during pregnancy
- Keratin Service Alternatives During Pregnancy
- Dental Local vs General Anesthesia in Pregnancy
- Low-VOC Paint Alternatives During Pregnancy
- Migraine medications during pregnancy
- Mineral vs chemical sunscreen in pregnancy
- Miscarriage vs Ectopic Pregnancy
- Monistat vs Diflucan for Yeast Infection During Pregnancy
- Natural Cleaning Product Alternatives During Pregnancy
- NIPT vs NT scan: what each screening test shows
- Nirsevimab vs Palivizumab for RSV: What Changed
- Postpartum headache: which type do you have?
- Pregnancy-safe retinol alternatives
- Prenatal microarray vs karyotype
- PUPPP vs. pemphigoid gestationis: telling them apart
- RSV vaccine in pregnancy vs baby's antibody shot
- Talc-free baby powder alternatives during pregnancy
- Twin Pregnancy Growth Scan Schedule by Chorionicity
- VBAC vs. repeat C-section
