Podcasts Archive - MotherToBaby https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ Medications and More during pregnancy and breastfeeding Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:26:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://mothertobaby.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-MTB-Logo-green-fixed-favicon-32x32.png Podcasts Archive - MotherToBaby https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ 32 32 Ep. 74: Preparing for a Hurricane during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-74-preparing-for-a-hurricane-during-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding/ Fri, 19 Jul 2024 20:26:48 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10883 Taylor Dubuisson, the Coordinator of Training and Best Practices for the Disaster Distress Helpline, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about dealing with a natural disaster during pregnancy and breastfeeding. She describes what a parent should prepare in an emergency kit and the free resources available should disaster strike. Taylor is also a mother […]

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]]> Taylor Dubuisson, the Coordinator of Training and Best Practices for the Disaster Distress Helpline, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about dealing with a natural disaster during pregnancy and breastfeeding. She describes what a parent should prepare in an emergency kit and the free resources available should disaster strike. Taylor is also a mother of two toddlers and has spent the last 15 years living in hurricane-prone areas including southern Florida, Guam, and coastal Mississippi.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Disaster Distress Helpline: Call/Text 1-800-985-5990

MotherToBaby Hurricane Blog

American Red Cross

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Prepare for a Hurricane

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]]> Ep. 73: Chlorine, Sunscreen, Mosquitos and Pregnancy https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-73-chlorine-sunscreen-mosquitos-and-pregnancy/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 23:24:46 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10587 Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, and Angela Messer, MS, join host Chris Stallman, CGC in this special “summer grab bag” of topics related to common summer activities during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Our guest experts talk about everything from chlorine and sunscreen to Zika.  Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, is an information specialist at MotherToBaby California, where she provides counseling […]

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]]> Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, and Angela Messer, MS, join host Chris Stallman, CGC in this special “summer grab bag” of topics related to common summer activities during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Our guest experts talk about everything from chlorine and sunscreen to Zika. 

Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, is an information specialist at MotherToBaby California, where she provides counseling by phone and chat. She received her Masters in Public Health (MPH) from the University of San Francisco, and has worked in the field of reproductive health for over 9 years. Kirstie currently serves as a member of the MotherToBaby Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF). Her interests include vaccines, infectious disease, and mental health during pregnancy.

Angela Messer, MS, is an information specialist with MotherToBaby California. She earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Chapman University and her graduate degree from Kansas State University in academic advising/counseling. Angela has been with MotherToBaby since 2009, with experience in both research and counseling. She appreciates the opportunity to speak with people who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding and healthcare professionals regarding exposures and medications, and holds a special interest in stress and anxiety in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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]]> Ep. 72: Wildfires, Pollution and the Impact on Pregnancy https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-72-wildfires-pollution-and-the-impact-on-pregnancy/ Wed, 22 May 2024 18:55:43 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10329 Rebecca J. Schmidt, PhD, a molecular epidemiologist at UC Davis, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about research surrounding wildfires, pollution and the effects on pregnancy. Dr. Schmidt also gives some information on a DIY project to reduce pollutants in your own home.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: How to build a Corsi-Rosenthal Box: […]

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]]> Rebecca J. Schmidt, PhD, a molecular epidemiologist at UC Davis, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about research surrounding wildfires, pollution and the effects on pregnancy. Dr. Schmidt also gives some information on a DIY project to reduce pollutants in your own home. 

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

How to build a Corsi-Rosenthal Box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIuH-2naozI 

“Keeping Your Cool When Fire Season Heats Up,” MotherToBaby Blog

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]]> Ep. 71: Maternal Mental Health https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-71-maternal-mental-health/ Wed, 15 May 2024 20:55:10 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10280 Psychiatric nurse practitioner, Becky Spencer, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C, FILCA joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about maternal mental health, how common postpartum mental health challenges are and what to do to get help.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Postpartum Support International MotherToBaby Maternal Mental Health Hub

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]]> Psychiatric nurse practitioner, Becky Spencer, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C, FILCA joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about maternal mental health, how common postpartum mental health challenges are and what to do to get help. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Postpartum Support International

MotherToBaby Maternal Mental Health Hub

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]]> Ep. 70: Nurse Family Partnership https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-70-nurse-family-partnership/ Wed, 08 May 2024 18:55:55 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10199 In this special episode, MotherToBaby Podcast host, Chris Stallman, CGC, introduces listeners to Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) an evidence-based, community health program with 45 years of research showing significant improvements in the health and lives of first-time moms and their children affected by social and economic inequality. Guests, Marie James and Savannah Bertrand, talk about the impact NFP has had on their lives […]

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]]> In this special episode, MotherToBaby Podcast host, Chris Stallman, CGC, introduces listeners to Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) an evidence-based, community health program with 45 years of research showing significant improvements in the health and lives of first-time moms and their children affected by social and economic inequality. Guests, Marie James and Savannah Bertrand, talk about the impact NFP has had on their lives and how the parents can find a local NFP nurse where they live.  

Marie James, MHA, MHEd, BSN, RN has more than 30 years of clinical, public health and program administrative experience. She currently serves as a Senior Manager, Nursing Practice with the National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First. 

Savannah Bertrand, an NFP Parent Ambassador, was introduced to Western Wisconsin Nurse-Family Partnership Consortium in 2019 by her local WIC office after becoming pregnant with her second child and disclosing pre-existing mental health issues. Savannah says her NFP nurse gave her confidence to take care of her own mental health plus the reassurance that she would be an excellent parent.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Nurse Family Partnership

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]]> Ep. 69: Preeclampsia Foundation and MoMMA’s Voices https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-69-preeclampsia-foundation-and-mommas-voices/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:59:52 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=10091 Laney Poye and Trashaun Powell of the Preeclampsia Foundation share their personal stories and avenues for preeclampsia information with host, Chris Stallman, CGC. Laney Poye serves as the Director of Communications and Engagement for the Preeclampsia Foundation supporting their work to improve maternal healthcare and find a cure for families affected by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. In […]

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]]> Laney Poye and Trashaun Powell of the Preeclampsia Foundation share their personal stories and avenues for preeclampsia information with host, Chris Stallman, CGC.

Laney Poye serves as the Director of Communications and Engagement for the Preeclampsia Foundation supporting their work to improve maternal healthcare and find a cure for families affected by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. In addition to her many years of professional experience in maternal health patient advocacy, Laney also serves as a representative voice for women who have experienced infertility, IVF, and pregnancy loss.

Trashaun Powell is a maternal health advocate based in New Jersey. She survived a near-death pregnancy experience as a result of HELLP Syndrome. This resulted in the immediate birth of her daughter Mia Jane at 23 weeks. Unfortunately, due to Mia’s severe prematurity, she passed away 2 days later. Trashaun continues to amplify and illustrate her compelling childbirth experience of tragedy and hope.

To watch this episode on YouTube, click here.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Preeclampsia Foundation Website

MoMMA’s Voices Website

Episode 26: Preeclampsia, Eclampsia and Postpartum Preeclampsia

  

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]]> Ep. 68: Healthy Start and Racial Disparities https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-68-healthy-start-and-racial-disparities/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:48:34 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9956 Lisa Bain and Chardá Bell of the Global Communities’ Healthy Start program join host Chris Stallman to talk about breastfeeding, the racial and economic disparities affecting many communities across the nation and what they’re doing about it in San Diego, CA.   

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]]> Lisa Bain and Chardá Bell of the Global Communities’ Healthy Start program join host Chris Stallman to talk about breastfeeding, the racial and economic disparities affecting many communities across the nation and what they’re doing about it in San Diego, CA.   

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]]> Ep. 67: Snakes and Bear Liver at the IN Poison Center https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-67-snakes-and-bear-liver-at-the-in-poison-center/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:44:22 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9902 From snake bites to polar bear liver, Adam Overberg, a pharmacist, board-certified clinical toxicologist, and the director of the Indiana Poison Center, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to dish on the most interesting exposure questions he gets. Overberg is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina and completed his residency and toxicology training in […]

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]]> From snake bites to polar bear liver, Adam Overberg, a pharmacist, board-certified clinical toxicologist, and the director of the Indiana Poison Center, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to dish on the most interesting exposure questions he gets. Overberg is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina and completed his residency and toxicology training in Indianapolis, IN. He loves talking tox and poison centers with anyone in earshot and is an ardent proponent of equity in healthcare education, practice, and research.

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]]> Ep. 66: HIV and Breastfeeding https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-66-hiv-in-breastfeeding/ Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:23:28 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9850 Becky Spencer, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C, FILCA joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about updated information about having HIV and breastfeeding. Dr. Spencer discusses the stigma and provides the latest evidence-based guidelines for HIV-positive parents.

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]]> Becky Spencer, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C, FILCA joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about updated information about having HIV and breastfeeding. Dr. Spencer discusses the stigma and provides the latest evidence-based guidelines for HIV-positive parents.

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]]> Ep. 65: Pregnancy After Age 35 https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-65-pregnancy-after-age-35/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:25:25 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=9803 Host Chris Stallman, CGC, welcomes back Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and social media health educator, Dr. Shannon Clark of @babiesafter35. Dr. Clark debunks myths about the risks associated with having children later in life. She also gives the audience insight into her own personal journey having children after age 35.

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]]> Host Chris Stallman, CGC, welcomes back Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and social media health educator, Dr. Shannon Clark of @babiesafter35.

Dr. Clark debunks myths about the risks associated with having children later in life. She also gives the audience insight into her own personal journey having children after age 35.

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