With so much information online, it can feel overwhelming to know what’s trustworthy—especially when you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a family. In this episode of The MotherToBaby Podcast, host Chris Stallman, CGC, sits down with Bridget Maloney, MS, CGC of the University of Arizona and MotherToBaby Arizona to unpack how to separate credible health information from clickbait headlines. In this episode, they discuss: -How to tell if a website or social media post is …
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Ep. 87: Understanding REMS & Medication Safety in Pregnancy: What Patients & Providers Need to Know
Concerned about medication use during pregnancy? You’re not alone. In this episode of The MotherToBaby Podcast, host Chris Stallman, MS, CGC (genetic counselor, mom of four, teratogen information specialist) sits down with Dr. Judy C. Morrow of Harvard Medical School to break down how FDA REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) programs help reduce the risk of birth defects and protect pregnant patients. Together, they discuss:✔️ What REMS programs are and why they exist✔️ How …
Ep. 85: Radiation & Breastfeeding: Understanding the Risks and Realities
In this episode of the MotherToBaby Podcast, host and genetic counselor Chris Stallman welcomes Dr. Emily Caffrey, a certified health physicist at the Health Physics Society and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Together, they dive into one of the most frequently asked topics: how radiation exposure may impact breastfeeding. Dr. Caffrey explains the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, details how imaging procedures like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs interact with …
Ep. 80: Influencers, Self-Advocacy and Studies
Dr. Kiarra King, MD, FACOG, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and social media influencer with thousands of followers, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about the importance of diversity in pregnancy studies as well as self-advocacy during pregnancy. Dr. King was recently named one of the top 15 Chicago-based "influencers to follow" for her thoughtful content on women’s health, well-being, self-care, lifestyle, fashion and family. Resources Mentioned in this …
Ep. 77: Ask a Midwife
Dr, Jessica Brumley, the current president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida in the Department of OBGYN joins host Chris Stallman, CGC. Dr. Brumley addresses the most common questions she gets about midwives, who they serve (hint: it's not just pregnant people) and where you can learn more about midwives in your area. Dr. Brumley has worked in her state on quality improvement work including the Promoting Intended …
