MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor and mother of three, takes questions from other moms around the country about the known safety of using beauty products during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. She covers questions surrounding lash enhancers and acne treatments and what their potential risks are to the developing baby if used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Sharon Voyer Lavigne, MS, a licensed genetic counselor at MotherToBaby’s Connecticut affiliate, …
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Host Chris Stallman, a mom-of-four, genetic counselor, and MotherToBaby information specialist, answers your burning questions about exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Chris and her guest experts take listeners’ questions and do a deep dive to offer insight into the safety and risk of many different types of exposures that a pregnant or breastfeeding person may experience.
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Episode 1: Are Essential Oils Safe While Pregnant or Breastfeeding??
If I’m pregnant, can I use essential oils? Is it ok to take herbal products, like flaxseed and other herbal supplements during breastfeeding? MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor and mother of three, takes questions from other moms from around the country about the known safety of using essential oils and herbal products during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD from MotherToBaby’s Utah affiliate is her guest expert helping to provide …
