Motherhood Meets Medicine

EPISODE 6 In today’s episode, Dr. Marta Perez and I will be addressing OB complications and how to reduce our anxiety surrounding those. We’ll look at complications during pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum. Dr. Perez’s eight week old baby, Paul, joins in on the conversation as well! With the incredible modern medicine we have now, you’ll hear that complications are common but not typicall...

Today we are diving into a rapid fire question and answer session about the COVID vaccines with infectious disease epidemiologist, Jessica Malaty Rivera. Jessica and I both receive numerous questions daily regarding the COVID-19 vaccination. These are questions that so many of you have, so this episode will help us all understand everything more clearly. Jessica will break down the science behind...

Have you ever heard of a pelvic floor physical therapist? If not, this episode is for you. As women, we're often told that peeing your pants and having painful sex during pregnancy or after birth is normal. While it may be common, it doesn't have to be your new normal. Over the years, I've become so passionate about helping women understand how crucial pelvic PTs are, especially during pregnancy a...

We know that COVID-19 isn't affecting children in the same way it has affected adults. But exactly how common is COVID-19 in children? Dr. Anita Patel joins me on the podcast to chat about this and other important topics that are not being talked about nearly enough. The topic at hand is MIS-C, which stands for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. We'll answer your questions of what MIS-...

Parents are sent home from the hospital with their newborns without any real training in what to do if their baby chokes. There is nothing more anxiety-ridden than seeing your baby or toddler put a small object in their mouth and not knowing what to do next. Today we're having a discussion to help you feel more empowered and capable of being able to handle situations like these if they arise in th...

Today we're chatting all about one of the most common motherhood topics: breastfeeding. As a first time mom, the idea of breastfeeding can come with a lot of pressure. Despite being told it's the most natural thing we can do, when it comes time to feed our baby for the first time it can feel like the total opposite. While there isn't anything you can do to physically prepare your body for breastfe...

Welcome to Motherhood Meets Medicine, a podcast created for those seek support while navigating motherhood. We'll cover topics that pertain to your physical and mental health as well as parenting tips and tricks.   Each week, we'll have a new interview with experts from the medical field. These conversations will be laid back, fun, and informative!    The first three episodes will be live on March...