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 the …
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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 Vaginal …
Ep. 76: Radiation and Its Effects on Pregnancy
Dr. Emily Caffrey, a certified health physicist with the Health Physics Society, joins host Christ Stallman, CGC to talk about different types of radiation and their potential effects on a pregnancy.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Health Physics Society's Ask The Expertshttps://HPS.orgEp. 76 Transcript You're listening to the MotherToBaby podcast, medications and more during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Ask the experts with your host, genetic counselor and mom of four, Chris Stallman.This …
Ep. 74: Preparing for a Hurricane during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Taylor Dubuisson, the Coordinator of Training and Best Practices for the Disaster Distress Helpline, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about dealing with a natural disaster during pregnancy and breastfeeding. She describes what a parent should prepare in an emergency kit and the free resources available should disaster strike. Taylor is also a mother of two toddlers and has spent the last 15 years living in hurricane-prone areas including southern Florida, Guam, and coastal …
