Linda Roberts, PhD, a toxicology consultant and member of the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, for the first in a series about workplace exposures. On this episode, Linda talks about the questions and concerns she had while working in a lab during her pregnancy.

Teratogen Information Specialist and MotherToBaby New York director, Mark Roth, joins genetic counselor and host Chris Stallman to talk about exposures a father may have and whether they might affect the health of a pregnancy.

The MotherToBaby Podcast takes calls from listeners. Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor and podcast host, answers questions about sunscreen, bug repellent, hair treatments and sushi during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Pharmacist Christy Pratt joins Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor, to discuss mental health and weighing the risks of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What do I need to know about fertility treatments? Are there increased risks for birth defects? What should I ask my health care provider when it comes to fertility treatments? Special guest expert Dr. Sarah Običan joins host Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor, to address questions the MotherToBaby service gets surrounding fertility treatments.