This free webinar features Sura Alwan, MSc, PhD, from the University of British Columbia and Executive Director of the PEAR-Net Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy fetal development through evidence-based information, research, and advocacy. Dr. Alwan is a leading expert in the field of perinatal pharmacology and maternal health, with extensive experience studying the effects of medications on pregnancy outcomes. In this session, Dr. Alwan provides the most …
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Podcast: 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 …
Baby Blog: Screening Your Sunscreen During Pregnancy
As the famous song croons, “Summertime and the living is easy…." Summer is finally here! COVID-19 has interfered with outdoor gatherings, but people are starting to venture out…with good social distancing, of course! Outdoor activities mean more sun exposure, and healthcare providers recommend protecting your skin from the sun. These recommendations stem from concerns that the sun’s UV (ultraviolet) rays can damage the skin and increase the risk for skin cancer and early aging. Studies show that …
Webinar: From Hantavirus to Salmonella: Counseling Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women About Animal-Associated Infections
Recent headlines about Hantavirus have raised new questions about animal-associated infections and their potential impact during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This webinar features maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Sarah Dotters-Katz and explores Hantavirus alongside other important animal-associated infections, including lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), rabies, and Salmonella exposures linked to poultry and reptiles. Designed for healthcare professionals who counsel pregnant …
Webinar: Staying in Scope: Understanding COVID-19 and GLP-1 Medication Exposures in Pregnancy
Questions about COVID-19 and GLP-1 medications are common in the pregnant/postpartum population. Newborn care specialists, who provide in-home infant care and parent education during the postpartum period, can assist families in navigating these topics. Designed specifically for newborn care specialists, this webinar will help identify some commonly asked questions about COVID-19 and GLP-1 medications, apply communication strategies that support families and their questions while staying …
