Indigenous communities have long held rich traditions surrounding pregnancy, birth, and family. Yet many Indigenous women continue to experience significant barriers to healthcare, including limited access to culturally responsive care and persistent maternal health disparities. In this episode of The MotherToBaby Podcast, host Chris Stallman, CGC, speaks with Chelsea Bellon, MPH, Program Manager at the National Indian Health Board, certified Indigenous Postpartum Birthworker, and advocate …
Podcasts: Mom's Health Conditions
Ep. 97 – More Than Diapers: How Diaper Need Affects Maternal Mental Health
Diapers are something many families need every single day, yet diaper need remains a hidden struggle affecting millions of parents and babies across the United States. In this episode of The MotherToBaby Podcast, host Chris Stallman, MS, CGC, speaks with Dr. Megan V. Smith from the National Diaper Bank Network about the growing body of research connecting diaper need to infant health, maternal mental health, and overall family wellbeing. Dr. Smith discusses how limited access to clean diapers …
Ep. 96 – Preeclampsia + Low Dose Aspirin with Dr. Karen Florio
High blood pressure disorders during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, can raise a lot of questions and anxiety for expectant parents. In this episode of The MotherToBaby Podcast, host Chris Stallman, genetic counselor, mom of four, and teratogen information specialist, sits down with maternal-fetal medicine specialist and member of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Dr. Karen Florio to discuss what pregnant women should know about hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and the role …
Ep. 95 – Pregnancy, Rheumatoid Arthritis & Resilience
What happens when a researcher studying pregnancy becomes a patient navigating her own autoimmune diagnosis? In this powerful episode of The MotherToBaby Podcast, genetic counselor Chris Stallman, CGC, sits down with Dr. Christina Longo, Assistant Professor at the University of Montreal and perinatal epidemiologist, to discuss her lived experience managing rheumatoid arthritis during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Dr. Longo shares how her first diagnosis during pregnancy reshaped her research …
Ep. 88 – ADHD in Pregnancy: Medication Decisions, Daily Functioning & Finding Support
Managing ADHD during pregnancy can feel overwhelming—especially when juggling appointments, medications, mood changes, and everyday life. In this episode of The MotherToBaby Podcast, genetic counselor and teratogen information specialist Chris Stallman, CGC sits down with returning guest Dr. Christy Pratt, a pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente Colorado, for an in-depth, practical conversation about ADHD in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Together, they discuss: Key takeaway: “We need a …
