In case you missed it during January’s Birth Defects Prevention Month, MotherToBaby, in coordination with the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and the Teratology Society,  offered a free two-part webinar series for healthcare providers on the importance of pregnancy exposure research, its challenges and the new Task Force on Research Specific to Pregnant and Lactating Women (PRGLAC) report. The recorded webinar series can be viewed at the following links:
• Current and Future Trends in Research with Pregnant and Lactating Women (Part 1): http://bit.ly/PregResearch1
• Using Registries and Crowdsourcing to Conduct Research with Pregnant and Lactating Women (Part 2):
http://bit.ly/PregResearch2

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.

MotherToBaby continues its series on rare conditions in pregnancy and breastfeeding. This time, host Chris Stallman, CGC focuses on preeclampsia, eclampsia and her own experience with post-partum preeclampsia. She is joined by Lauren Kozlowski, MSW, MPH, a teratogen information specialist at MotherToBaby Georgia.

What questions should you ask during the adoption process when it comes to medications, alcohol, illicit drugs and other exposures the baby might have had during his or her birth mother’s pregnancy? Our MotherToBaby teratogen information specialists from MotherToBaby California and MotherToBaby North Texas who also have first-hand experience with adoption join host Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor, teratogen information specialist and mother of three, to answer the public’s questions.

This free webinar features Mark Allen Turrentine, MD, FACOG, a nationally recognized OB-GYN from Texas Children’s Hospital and the Baylor College of Medicine, who also serves as Chair of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Practice Bulletins. Dr. Turrentine has authored numerous clinical guidelines, including COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for Obstetric-Gynecologic Care, and is widely respected for his leadership in advancing evidence-based care for pregnant individuals.

In this provider-focused session, Dr. Turrentine offers clear, practical guidance on how to counsel patients about travel during pregnancy. He reviews current evidence on maternal and fetal health considerations, risks associated with air and long-distance travel, and key factors clinicians should weigh when advising patients. The discussion also highlights special concerns, such as travel during later stages of pregnancy, access to medical care while away from home, and how underlying health conditions may influence recommendations.

Designed specifically for obstetric and gynecologic providers, this webinar equips participants with research-based insights and real-world strategies to support informed decision-making. Attendees will gain confidence in guiding patients through complex travel-related questions, ensuring advice is consistent, up-to-date, and tailored to each individual’s circumstances.