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I n this episode, we will discu s s  the  mental-health  needs of famil i es birthing babies during a time of crisis.  W e will explore w hat unique  issues  pregnant and new  families  have  now and how a therapist  can  provide needed  support . We speak with  Sharon  Storton ,  a Canadian Registered Psychologist, a Couple and Family Therapist, and a Certified Hypnotherapist, specializing in per...

First love is often thought of as special, sweet and innocent.  But sometimes that relationship can turn toxic.  As health professionals, we can make a difference in a young person's life. In this episode we will discuss how pregnant and parenting teens are affected by abuse from a dating partner.  We will also learn how to build a trusting relationship with teens, even if you only have a short am...

Having a baby is a special time in parents' lives. Grandparents remember the good and not so good times of bringing up their own babies.  They remember what worked for them and want to pass that information on to their children. However, best practices change frequently with maternal-child health.  What the grandparents were taught as gospel has very likely been replaced with new evidence-based in...

We spoke with Dr. Kimberly Dever of South Shore Hospital and Amber Weiseth of Ariadne Labs about the Team Birth Project . This collaborative effort changes the standard approach to clinical care and has earned national attention. Their strategies foster communication and empower women and families with the goal of improving the safety and dignity of childbirth.   Kimberly Dever, MD, FACOG, is Vice...

Today we will explore the transition dads and partners face during pregnancy and postpartum that sometimes leads to paternal perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Kevin Gruenberg, PsyD, is a psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles who co-developed a home visitation program for fathers and their young children meant to promote paternal engagement and family wellbeing.  Gabrielle Kaufman...

Parents of multiples face unique challenges. Today we will be speaking with Nancy Bowers about the importance of multiples-focused classes, what's new in research, and trends surrounding multiple births. Nancy Bowers, BSN, RN, MPH, is a perinatal nurse educator with 40 years in maternal-infant and infertility care. A mother of twins herself, she is a passionate advocate for the unique needs of twi...

Health systems continue to expand their reach, so it is important to consolidate resources and programs.  Offering cohesive educational resources to patients can be part of the consolidation.  Jessica Sember received her MSN with a specialization of Leadership and Organizational Development.  Jessica's nursing career has been within women's health.  She has had various roles in labor and delivery,...

Bringing a baby home can be one of the best days of a family's life, but what happens when they also bring home birth trauma at the same time? While only 9% of women who give birth in the US experience birth PTSD, trauma can affect up to 25% of postpartum women. Today we are joined by Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, a health psychologist, IBCLC, owner of Praeclarus Press, and editor-in-chief of two...

This week we are speaking with Laurel Wilson about new findings in the interaction of epigenetics and the human microbiome as it relates to pregnancy and newborns and how it is a significant predictor of health outcomes. Laurel is an international speaker, pregnancy and breastfeeding specialist, consultant, and author, including co-author of two books on pregnancy. She loves to blend recent scient...

Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, CLC, AdvCD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, is a busy mother of nine who got her start in reproductive health education and is the author of many pregnancy and parenting books & articles.  Robin is also the winner of Lamaze International's prestigious Elisabeth Bing Award for "outstanding contribution to childbirth on a national level" and their President's Award for her work with...

            Jana McCarthy is an Education Development and Learning Consultant for Kaiser Permanente. She is a nurse, childbirth educator, lactation consultant, basic life support instructor, and native Southern Californian. Jana also teaches management of aggressive behavior and is a master diversity trainer. Listen to this episode to learn more about compassion fatigue, treatment, and more.  List...

EPISODE 11: Flipping the Classroom with Online Learning with Martha Lasley & Sharlene Alt of Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies Martha Lasley is the Nursing Operations Manager for Maternal Education at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Woman and Babies. She has over 30 years of experience in perinatal nursing and works with a highly-skilled team and a diverse patient population. Sharlene Alt is...

Laraine Lockhart Borman, IBCLC, is the director of outreach for Mothers' Milk Bank (MMB), a Colorado-based program benefitting women and babies nationwide. Mothers' Milk Bank helps women safety share their milk and provides milk for infants in need. Listen to this episode to find out more on the process and impact of milk banking. Listen and Learn: Four different types of milk Mothers' Milk Bank p...

Kristin Glenn is the Co-Founder and Director of Outreach for 3HopefulHearts, a nonprofit organization that supports bereaved families through events, education, and remembrance. Understanding loss firsthand led Kristin to be a champion in creating protocol change during this critical time. She is also the Education Coordinator at The Woman's Clinic of Northern Colorado. She has over 20 years of te...

Colleen Weeks is the perinatal education manager at the Kaiser Permanente Orange County Medical Center in Irvine and Anaheim. She has been a childbirth educator for over 35 years, and currently runs 140-150 classes every month. Listen to this episode recorded at The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) Conference for insight on how you can grow and improve your childbirth educatio...

Dr. Nancy Hurst is the Director of Women's Support Services at Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women. She also oversees clinical, operational, and research activities for the lactation milk bank services and patient education program and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Texas School of Nursing in Houston. Listen to this episode for more on the importance of receiving human...

Natalie S. Burke is the president and CEO of CommonHealth ACTION (CHA), where she provides visionary leadership for CHA's business development and model capacity building and programs. She is the co-director of the Health Leaders national program center and directs Kaiser Permanente's Institute for Equitable Leadership in Baltimore, Maryland. Listen to this episode for more on setting the tone on...

Gabrielle Kaufman is the director of training and technical assistance for the Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force, a dance/movement therapist, and professional clinical counselor. She works extensively with new families and aids in providing solutions to many parenting concerns. Listen to this episode to take a deeper look at postpartum mood disorders. Listen and Learn: The two...

  Mac Macsovits is the executive director at the Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association. He has made a career working in the nonprofit sector, beginning his career teaching at Cherry Creek High School, and then working with The Nature Conservancy and Special Olympics Colorado. Listen to this episode for more on how Mac and RMDSA work to support and educate families and medical professionals.   L...

Vonda Gates is the organizing member of Prepared Childbirth of Tifton, has been a childbirth educator since 1991, and a DONA-certified doula since 1993. She currently serves the ICEA Executive Committee and is the primary coordinator of the ICEA Professional Childbirth Education Program Update Online program. This episode is a must-listen for birth educators looking to improve their classes and ta...

Debra Pascali Bonaro is the founder and president of Pain to Power, an interactive childbirth experience program. She is the director of the award-winning documentary, "Orgasmic Birth: The Best Kept Secret," a Lamaze international childbirth educator, and a birth and postpartum doula trainer with DONA International.  Listen to this episode for tips on how to move from pain to pleasure during child...

Dr. David Hill is a pediatrician and a national authority on child development. He is an award-winning author who consults, speaks, and writes on issues related to children's health. Listen to this episode for a look inside the impact of media use on the health and development of babies and toddlers, Listen and Learn:   Statistics on time spent consuming media from ages 0-3 How viewing media can r...

Gina Harris is the CEO of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS), a nonprofit that provides professional remembrance photography worldwide for families who have suffered a stillbirth or infant loss. She understands firsthand the difference NILMDTS can make by positively impacting others lives during extremely difficult times. Listen to this episode to learn more about the importance of capturing a m...

Laurel Wilson is the owner of MotherJourney, a comprehensive perinatal support and education business. She is the co-author of best-selling books, a perinatal expert, international breastfeeding speaker, and mother with over 25-years' experience working with women in the childbearing year. Listen to this episode for a look inside how prenatal and postpartum cannabis use can affect babies.    Liste...

Show Notes Anne Wright is the manager of patient education of the Pavilion for Women at Texas Children's Hospital. She is a leader and organizational development specialist, a Lamaze certified childbirth educator, and a creator of structured programs. Listen to this episode for a look inside creating and enhancing childbirth education.   Listen and Learn: How to create structure through standardiz...