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Ep. 73: Chlorine, Sunscreen, Mosquitos and Pregnancy

Nicole Chavez — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 23:24:46 +0000

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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Episode 10: Zika Virus, Pregnancy and Travel: Part 2

Brian Van de Wetering — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Our experts continue the conversation about Zika Virus and why we’re still talking about it well after its initial outbreak. We answer questions about men and Zika, planning a pregnancy and Zika, and much more. Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay, MPH, a bilingual teratogen information specialist at MotherToBaby North Carolina and Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, a teratogen information specialist at MotherToBaby California join host Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor, teratogen information specialist and mother of four, to answer the public’s questions.

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Episode 9: Zika Virus, Pregnancy and Travel

Brian Van de Wetering — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Why are we still talking about Zika Virus? Should I still be concerned about it if I’m pregnant and traveling to another country this holiday season? Lorrie Harris-Sagaribay, MPH, a bilingual teratogen information specialist at MotherToBaby North Carolina and Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, a teratogen information specialist at MotherToBaby California join host Chris Stallman, CGC to answer the public’s questions about Zika Virus, its potential effects during pregnancy and why it’s still a critical topic years after its initial outbreak.

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