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Ep 13. The DEBRIEF: Microbiome Baby & Me: This is a debrief episode discussing some of the topics brought up in episode 12 with Expert guest Dr Lindsay Hall. This includes probiotics in pregnancy and for newborns. The impact of breastfeeding. And the impact of C Section versus vaginal delivery on the microbiome of baby. Dr Eliz Kilich and Dr Lydia Yarlott give extra thoughts on the subject and...

Ep12. Is it worth taking probiotics during pregnancy & are probiotics good for baby? Gut health against infection. Expert Guest: Professor Linsday Hall Today we will be talking about the gut health of mum and baby and what the implications are for later life. This is quite a new area of research and so we are deeply privileged to have our special guest today expert Professor Lindsay Hall who i...

Ep11.  Chickenpox Vaccine - Juggling Vaccine Timings and Life -  Expert Guest: Professor Adam Finn Chickenpox vaccines for babies: Can you get them on the NHS or state provided services? Or only via private healthcare? Why if so? Dr Lydia Yarlott and cohost Dr Eliz Kilich is joined by special guest Professor Adam Finn, who is a Professor of Paediatrics at the Universtiy of Bristol in the UK. We ta...

Episode 10: Ever wondered how we know the Flu vaccine is safe specifically in pregnancy? Expert Guest: Professor Paul Heath This episodes focuses on the safety of the Influenza vaccine in pregnancy and infants. Exploring the evidence for safety and the history behind vaccination safety. We hope to give mums-to-be clear advice and understanding on this topic.  Paul Heath is a Professor and Honorary...

Ep9. Vax & Relax: Flu Protection for Mums-to-be & babies. Expert Guest: Professor Paul Heath Paul Heath is a Professor and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s, University of London, where he is the Director of the Vaccine Institute. His training in paediatrics and infectious diseases was at the Royal...

Ep8. Should you get your child their second dose of MMR at 18 months? Measles outbreaks and the MMR vaccine. Expert Guest: Professor Sir Andrew Pollard In this episode we are joined by Professor Sir Andrew Pollard. Sir Andrew is Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford and a consultant paediatrician at Oxford Children’s Hospital and Fellow o...

Episode 7. The Surprise Truths & Myths About Fertility, Menstruation, the Placenta and COVID-19. Expert Guest: Dr Viki Male In this episode we discuss how the myths around fertility and the vaccine came about. We discuss how COVID19 infection impacts fertility and whether it is long lasting. We give our listeners understanding about the placenta and therefore how immunity is given to a baby in...

Episode 6. RSV Ready: New Mumma Vaccine and Antibody Breakthroughs. Expert Guest: Professor Paul Heath Paul Heath is a Professor and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s, University of London, where he is the Director of the Vaccine Institute. His research interests include the epidemiology of vaccine prevent...

Ep5. Sharing food with toddlers during pregnancy? What’s the risk when pregnant?  The CMV Episode.   Expert Guest: Professor Hermione Lyall In Episode 5, we dive into a question many expectant parents ask but rarely get a clear answer to: Is it safe to share food, cups, or utensils with a toddler when you’re pregnant? To help us untangle the science from the stress, we’re joined by Professor Hermi...

Episode 4: A vaccine given to mum but for bub - Whooping Cough: The Pertussis Prevention Prescription. Expert Guest: Professor Adam Finn Dr Lydia Yarlott & co-host Dr Eliz Kilich, is joined by our special guest  Professor Adam Finn, who is a Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Bristol, in the UK. His research interests include immunity to bacterial respiratory illnesses. He is also a...

Episode 3:Expectation Check: COVID Vaccine Safety in Pregnancy. Expert Guest: Dr Manish Sadarangani Have you wanted more details about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines? https://canvas-network.ca/covid-study/ McClymont E, Albert AY, Alton GD, et al. Association of SARS-CoV-2 Infection During Pregnancy With Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes. JAMA. 2022;327(20):1983–1991. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.5906...

We discuss the available evidence and aim to keep our listeners as informed as possible. Please review our disclaimer and note that this is not personal medical advice, as we are not your doctors. However, we aim to inform to the best of our ability but as always still consult your own healthcare professional going forward. We do not accept liability for personal decisions made on behalf of the po...

Welcome to Cocooned, part of CocoonedHealth podcasts. This is your podcast on infections and immune protection for the whole family. Whilst starting as a podcast focusing on the pregnancy and newborn period we have expanded to the whole family. We are: Dr Eliz Kilich 👩‍⚕️ Infectious Diseases ST4, UK & Dr Lydia Yarlott 👩‍⚕️ST4, UK 🎤 NB: This is not direct personal medical advice but we hope...