Mom's Health Conditions Archives - MotherToBaby https://mothertobaby.org/podcast-category/moms-health-conditions/ Medications and More during pregnancy and breastfeeding Wed, 22 May 2024 19:45:42 +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 Mom's Health Conditions Archives - MotherToBaby https://mothertobaby.org/podcast-category/moms-health-conditions/ 32 32 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. 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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]]> Ep. 58: Lupus and Pregnancy https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-58-lupus-and-pregnancy/ Thu, 25 May 2023 23:14:03 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=7857 Dr. John Esdaile, the founding Scientific Director of Arthritis Research Canada, joins host Chris Stallman to talk about Lupus and the medications to treat the condition during pregnancy. He also discusses the strides being made in research and how others can get involved in it, such as participating in MotherToBaby’s Lupus in pregnancy study. 

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]]> Dr. John Esdaile, the founding Scientific Director of Arthritis Research Canada, joins host Chris Stallman to talk about Lupus and the medications to treat the condition during pregnancy. He also discusses the strides being made in research and how others can get involved in it, such as participating in MotherToBaby’s Lupus in pregnancy study. 

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]]> Ep. 57: Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-57-postpartum-depression-anxiety-and-psychosis/ Thu, 25 May 2023 23:08:17 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=7856 Dr. Katayune Kaeni, aka “Dr. Kat,” joins host Chris Stallman to talk about maternal mental health including postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis. Dr. Kat serves on the board of directors for Postpartum Support International. She’s a psychologist certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She works with pregnant, loss and postpartum parents in California. She also hosts […]

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]]> Dr. Katayune Kaeni, aka “Dr. Kat,” joins host Chris Stallman to talk about maternal mental health including postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis. Dr. Kat serves on the board of directors for Postpartum Support International. She’s a psychologist certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She works with pregnant, loss and postpartum parents in California. She also hosts the Mom & Mind podcast.

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]]> Ep. 55: Preterm Birth and March of Dimes https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-55-preterm-birth-and-march-of-dimes/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:01:00 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=7693 Jonathan Cherry, Senior Director of Research Operations from the March of Dimes, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host, Chris Stallman, to discuss preterm birth and the latest research surrounding it.

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]]> Jonathan Cherry, Senior Director of Research Operations from the March of Dimes, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host, Chris Stallman, to discuss preterm birth and the latest research surrounding it.

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]]> Ep. 54: Participating in a Pregnancy Study Part 2 https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-54-participating-in-a-pregnancy-study-part-2/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 22:55:49 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=7564 Leslie, a mom of two, joins host Chris Stallman to talk about her experience participating in a MotherToBaby pregnancy study. She describes the time commitment, benefits, study results and why she decided to take part in the first place.

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]]> Leslie, a mom of two, joins host Chris Stallman to talk about her experience participating in a MotherToBaby pregnancy study. She describes the time commitment, benefits, study results and why she decided to take part in the first place.

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]]> Ep. 53: Participating in a Pregnancy Study: World Birth Defects Day https://mothertobaby.org/podcast/ep-53-participating-in-a-pregnancy-study-world-birth-defects-day/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:38:17 +0000 https://mothertobaby.org/?post_type=podcast&p=7477 In this special World Birth Defects Day-themed episode, Dr. Christina Chambers, a UC San Diego Professor of Pediatrics and Past President of MotherToBaby, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about the importance of pregnancy study participation and the role research plays around the world. Leslie, a past research participant and mom of two, talks […]

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]]> In this special World Birth Defects Day-themed episode, Dr. Christina Chambers, a UC San Diego Professor of Pediatrics and Past President of MotherToBaby, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about the importance of pregnancy study participation and the role research plays around the world. Leslie, a past research participant and mom of two, talks about her experience being in a study.

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