The MotherToBaby Podcast

Dr. Sarah Verbiest, of the University of North Carolina Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss preconception health (before people become pregnant) and why it's important for reducing the risk for birth defects while leading to a healthier life across the lifespan of their offspring. The "Across the Lifespan" concept is part of the theme for January'...

Kimberly Harper, MSN, RN, MHA of The 4th Trimester Project and the University of North Carolina Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss preparing for the critical weeks after getting home from the hospital with a newborn, also known as "the 4th trimester."  Resources mentioned during the podcast include: New Mom Toolkit: https://newmomhealth.com/  

The American Academy of Pediatrics' Alexandra Yonts, MD, FAAP joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about the symptoms of long COVID and the risks of it associated in pregnancy and children. Resources for families and healthcare providers mentioned by Dr. Yonts during the episode include: https://www.longcovidkids.org/ https://www.survivorcorps.com/advocacy  

The MotherToBaby Podcast welcomes CDC scientist CAPT Jennifer Williams to talk folic acid and its role in preventing birth defects of the brain and spine. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic in pregnancy/breastfeeding, please contact a MotherToBaby specialist at 8...

Nevena Krstić, MS, CGC, an expecting mom and teratogen information specialist at the MotherToBaby Florida affiliate joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about yeast infection treatments during pregnancy. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic in pregnancy/breastfee...

Laura Morehouse, MPH, CHES, Community Outreach Coordinator from the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about the recent controversy surrounding melatonin overdoses.  This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic in pregnancy/b...

Dr. Jessica Vernon, a New York-based OBGYN recently featured on the Today Show, continues telling her story of postpartum depression and anxiety (also known as perinatal mood disorders). In this second part of the conversation, she talks about certain medications prescribed during pregnancy and breastfeeding.  This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published...

Dr. Jessica Vernon, a New York-based OBGYN recently featured on the Today Show, shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety (also known as perinatal mood disorders). Even as an OBGYN, the often-debilitating condition was difficult to recognize during her own motherhood journey. Dr. Vernon joins host Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor, to share the lesser-known symptoms of postpa...

Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor, is joined by Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD of MotherToBaby Utah to answer questions about household cleaners and sanitizers during pregnancy and breastfeeding.  This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic in pregnancy/breastfeeding, pl...

Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor, is joined by Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD of MotherToBaby Utah to answer questions about lead exposure during pregnancy and breastfeeding.  This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic in pregnancy/breastfeeding, please contact a Mothe...

Sura Alwan, MSc, PHD of the University of British Colombia and co-director of the Teratogen Information System (TERIS) at the University of Washington joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in breastfeeding.  This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about...

Sura Alwan, MSc, PHD of the University of British Colombia and co-director of the Teratogen Information System (TERIS) at the University of Washington joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy.  This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about thi...

Jennita Reefhuis, PhD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Carissa Rocheleau, PhD from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) join The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, for the fourth in a series about workplace exposures. On this episode, Jennita and Carissa talk about #pregnancy and exposures like lead, loud noises, exhaust and mor...

Jennita Reefhuis, PhD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Carissa Rocheleau, PhD from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) join The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, for the third in a series about workplace exposures. On this episode, Jennita and Carissa talk about pregnancy and exposures while working at nail and hair salons, as...

Jennita Reefhuis, PhD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Carissa Rocheleau, PhD from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) join The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, for the second in a series about workplace exposures. On this episode, Jennita and Carissa talk about jobs that deal with radiation and other exposures pregnant worke...

Linda Roberts, PhD, a toxicology consultant and member of the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, for the first in a series about workplace exposures. On this episode, Linda talks about the questions and concerns she had while working in a lab during her pregnancy. This episode contains evidence-based information that's curren...

Teratogen Information Specialist and MotherToBaby New York director, Mark Roth, joins genetic counselor and host Chris Stallman to talk about exposures a father may have and whether they might affect the health of a pregnancy. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic i...

The MotherToBaby Podcast takes calls from listeners. Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor and podcast host, answers questions about sunscreen, bug repellent, hair treatments and sushi during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic i...

Pharmacist Christy Pratt joins Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor, to discuss mental health and weighing the risks of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.  This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic in pregnancy/breastfeeding, please contact a MotherTo...

What do I need to know about fertility treatments? Are there increased risks for birth defects? What should I ask my health care provider when it comes to fertility treatments? Special guest expert Dr. Sarah Običan joins host Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor, to address questions the MotherToBaby service gets surrounding fertility treatments. This episode contains evidence-based infor...

The COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out and pregnant and breastfeeding people understandably have questions about getting it. Two teratogen information specialists (experts in exposures in pregnancy and breastfeeding) join host Chris Stallman, CGC to address questions the MotherToBaby service is getting regarding COVID-19 vaccine exposure in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This episode contain...

Bethany Weathersby of the Allo Hope Foundation joins host Chris Stallman, CGC and guest expert, Nurse Al Romeo of MotherToBaby's Utah affiliate to talk about a rare condition in pregnancy called alloimmunization.  Check out Bethany's accompanying guest blog about her journey here: http://bit.ly/allohopeblog This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and...

MotherToBaby continues its series on rare conditions in pregnancy and breastfeeding. This time, host Chris Stallman, CGC focuses on preeclampsia, eclampsia and her own experience with post-partum preeclampsia. She is joined by Lauren Kozlowski, MSW, MPH, a teratogen information specialist at MotherToBaby Georgia. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day publish...

Donna Benavides, Founder and Chair of the non-profit ICPcare.org joins host Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor, and special guest expert Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD to talk about the less known condition of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). Chris and Alfred answer commonly asked questions Donna receives through her supportive community of pregnancy women affected by ICP. This episo...

A healthcare provider calls into The MotherToBaby Podcast after seeing an increase in the number of questions her pregnant patients are having surrounding the consumption of kombucha in pregnancy and breastfeeding. The popular drink contains a variety of ingredients and Lorrie Harris Sagaribay, MPH, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to break it all down for listeners. This episode contains evidence-...