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?
Q: Where will I deliver my baby(ies)?
Q: What is the current visitor policy at LPCH?
Q: Will I need to share a room with another patient at LPCH?
Q: Who will be there for my delivery?
Q: What is your approach to pain control during labor?
Q: Do you perform delayed cord clamping?
Q: Do you encourage skin-to-skin contact immediately following delivery?
Q: Do you perform episiotomies?
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