“I just found out I am pregnant. I’ve heard that it is really important to get the flu shot this fall, but is it still OK now that I am pregnant?” The woman on the other end of the phone line sounded cautious and concerned. I told her, “I’m so glad you called to ask about this. The influenza vaccination may be even more important for pregnant women. The coronavirus pandemic has given us a lot to worry about without adding influenza infections to the mix. Let …
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Baby Blog: Planning a Healthy Pregnancy
Tanya called in on a Monday morning. “I’m getting married in a few months and we want to start trying to get pregnant right away. What should I be doing now to have the best chance of a healthy baby?” Preconception health and pregnancy planning present a terrific opportunity to assess a wide range of factors that can give your baby the best start. This blog will outline the things to consider, as I relayed to Tanya: Your Personal Health Are you generally healthy? If you already get …
Podcast: Ep. 79: Busting Vaccination in Pregnancy Myths
Dana Howe, a communications director for a non-profit called Vaccinate Your Family and soon-to-be mom, joins host Chris Stallman to discuss some common questions and fears surrounding vaccination during pregnancy. She helps debunk common myths to set the record straight. Howe holds a degree in biology and community health and a master's degree in health communication. Resources mentioned in this episode: Vaccinate Your Family www.VaccinateYourFamily.org Ep. 79 …
