Best Preterm Birth Podcasts (2024)

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"Nitrous Oxide for GYN Procedures & Exams: It's no laughing matter!" - with Dr. Stephanie Melka 21:04

2h ago21:04

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Today Dr. Stephanie Melka joins Dr. Nathan Fox to talk more about nitrous oxide (AKA Laughing Gas) for use in GYN procedures and exams. Listen in to learn about how it works, what it's used for and what their experiences have been in practice.By Healthful Woman

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Mini Episode: The Power of Self-Compassion & Transforming Your Motherhood Journey 18:17

3d ago18:17

18:17

Send us a Text Message. In this mini-episode, Liz and Natalie explore the often-overlooked power of self-compassion and positive affirmations in the postpartum journey. Discover why being kind to yourself is just as important as caring for your baby, and learn practical strategies to reframe negative thoughts. We share personal experiences and insi…

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"Mailbag #12: What does the Fox say?" - with Dr. Nathan Fox 40:06

8d ago40:06

40:06

Welcome back to Healthful Woman for a round of "What Does the Fox Say?" with host Dr. Nathan Fox. Today we cover topics in a non-working epidural, multiple C-sections, closure of C-sections, fetal sutures, and more!By Healthful Woman

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Dr. Alan Flake on the Artificial Womb, Fetal Surgery, and Stem Cell Therapy 57:31

8d ago57:31

57:31

Dr. Alan Flake, the Director of the Center for Fetal Research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and 2021 March of Dimes Prize recipient, discusses the most impactful pursuits of his career: fetal surgery, the artificial womb, and in utero stem cell therapy.By March of Dimes

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Blood Sugar for Better Energy, Metabolism and Hormone Health 39:12

10d ago39:12

39:12

Are you ready to go from barely surviving to thriving and have the knowledge and personalized support to change your health for good? Join me and Autumn Enloe from Autumn Enloe Nutrition as we discuss how blood sugars can affect our energy, metabolism and hormone health. Autumn is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about helping women with a …

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Treatment with macrolide antibiotics (including azithromycin) for people with cystic fibrosis 5:33

10d ago5:33

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People with cystic fibrosis are particularly prone to chest infections caused by bacteria that are hard to treat, but one possible treatment is a class of antibiotic known as the macrolides. There’s been a Cochrane Review of this since 2003 and the fourth update was published in February 2024. Here's Kevin Southern from Alder Hey Children’s Hospita…

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Maria: Self-Advocacy for Induction Rather than C-Section, IUGR, Rare Diagnosis 49:15

10d ago49:15

49:15

Send us a Text Message. In this powerful episode, Maria shares her incredible birth story that defied medical expectations. Faced with a low-weight baby and pressure for a C-section, Maria advocated fiercely for her desired natural birth. Her journey takes an unexpected turn when her newborn receives a rare genetic diagnosis - Wolff Hirschhorn synd…

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"Jodi's Story, Part Two: My Third Birth - Time for a Change" - with Jodi Nussbaum RN, BSN, IBCLC 39:45

10d ago39:45

39:45

In part 2 of Jodi's story, Dr. Fox speaks with Nussbaum regarding her third pregnancy. After her second birth, Jodi began contemplating a different approach for her next pregnancy. She explored options between a hospital birth with her OB and a home birth with a midwife. Through research and self-reflection, Jodi shared the driving forces behind he…

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BTS Clinical Statement: Management of inpatient tobacco dependency, with Prof. Sanjay Agrawal and Dr. Matthew Evison 25:33

13d ago25:33

25:33

A new clinical statement from the British Thoracic Society was recently published in Thorax. It describes a building-block approach for how to manage patients with tobacco dependency in a hospital setting. Thorax podcast host Dr. Kate Diomede speaks with two of the authors, Prof. Sanjay Agrawal (1) and Dr. Matthew Evison (2). Read the statement: Me…

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Factors that influence physical activity in bipolar disorder 4:41

14d ago4:41

4:41

There are several Cochrane Reviews of the effects of physical activity and these were added to in June 2024 with a qualitative evidence synthesis of factors that influence it for people with bipolar disorder. We asked one of the authors, Gavin Breslin, from Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland to tell us more about the condition and the r…

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Does undernutrition increase the risk of tuberculosis? 6:15

16d ago6:15

6:15

There are many Cochrane Reviews relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. These were added to in June 2024 by a new review of prognosis, specifically to look at the impact of undernutrition. Here are two of the authors, Juan Franco and Brenda Bongaerts from the Institute of General Practice, Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine-Univ…

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Preterm Labor with First Baby 35:18

17d ago35:18

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Join me and repeat guest, Sarah as she shares her birth experience with her singleton. Months back Sarah shared her twin birth story (https://mom2mompodcast.buzzsprout.com/2077791/13212755-twin-mama-opts-for-a-surgical-birth-to-bring-her-babies-earth-side-safely) but we had to have her back to share what it was like to go into preterm labor with he…

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"Jodi's Story, Part One: My First Two Births" - with Jodi Nussbaum RN, BSN, IBCLC 40:41

17d ago40:41

40:41

In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Fox speaks with Jodi Nussbaum, a postpartum RN, lactation consultant, and mother of three in Seattle. She shares her journey from discovering her pregnancy to facing potential complications like a nuchal translucency test indicating chromosomal abnormalities, navigating genetic screening as an Ashkenazi Jew, …

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Clinical tools for detecting cervical spine injury (CSI) in children with injuries 4:01

22d ago4:01

4:01

The Cochrane Back and Neck Group have produced approximately 100 Cochrane reviews, covering the effects of interventions and the accuracy of diagnostic tests. One of these, relevant to the detection of spinal injury in children, was updated in March 2024. We asked lead author, Emma Tavender from Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne Au…

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Nebulisers for giving medication for cystic fibrosis 5:56

24d ago5:56

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There are more than 100 Cochrane Reviews relevant to the care of people with cystic fibrosis and an update for the one looking at the effects of nebulisers was published in November 2023. Here's the new lead author, Gemma Stanford, from the Royal Brompton Hospital in London UK to tell us about it.

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Moms in Motion Physical Therapy-Convenient IN-HOME care in the Twin Cities metro! 45:26

24d ago45:26

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Join me as I interview Michelle who is a pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Moms in Motion PT. Michelle is married to Ryan and has two daughters, ages 2 and 4. She loves being outdoors and has been building a new "kitchen garden" this year, where she hopes to grow many fruits and vegetables. She is passionate about helping pregnant and po…

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Marine: Navigating Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum as a French Expat in NYC - Documenting Motherhood One Hilarious Video at a Time 47:17

24d ago47:17

47:17

Send us a Text Message. Join Liz and Natalie as they sit down with Marine, a French actress, writer, and producer living in Brooklyn, New York, to discuss her unique experiences with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as an expat in the United States. Marine shares her journey of working as a server until her last day of pregnancy, navigating the cha…

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"Mailbag #11: Fertility Questions" - with Dr. Lucky Sekhon 41:23

24d ago41:23

41:23

In this mailbag episode, Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Lucky Sekhon answer some of the top questions sent in from listeners. They address questions covering if alcohol affects fertility, fertility following a miscarriage, natural pregnancy following IVF, conception following the use of an IUD, and more.By Healthful Woman

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Twin Mom Truth Bombs from Yours Truly! 1:02:05

1M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Join me for this exclusive twin mom episode as I chat with mom friend and How2Mom client, @heyshayla from the @heyshaylapodcast8898 . If you just found out you're having twins or wonder how in the world twin moms do it this podcast is for you! I share my lived experience and perspective, while dropping some truth bombs for Twin Moms! Thank you so m…

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Do imitations of anti-VEGF medicines (biosimilars) work as well as the original anti-VEGF medicines for people with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD)? 5:03

1M ago5:03

5:03

The Cochrane Eyes and Vision US Project prepares and maintains reviews across a wide range of conditions. These include neovascular age-related macular degeneration and their new review of its treatment by anti-vascular endothelial growth factor biosimilars was published in June 2024. Here’s one of the authors, Sueko Ng from the Department of Ophth…

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"Myth Busters, Fertility Style!" - with Dr. Lucky Sekhon 47:52

1M ago47:52

47:52

In this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Fox speaks with Dr. Lucky Sekhon to debunk some common myths surrounding fertility. They address a variety of myths, covering tests that can gauge fertility, the effectiveness of IVF, the effects of birth control pills, miscarriage, and more.By Healthful Woman

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Reclaiming Your Birth Story Guide: Module 6, Cultivating Empowerment and Moving Forward 9:46

1M ago9:46

9:46

Send us a Text Message. In this special mini-episode of the Golden Hour Birth Podcast, hosts Liz and Natalie give listeners an exclusive sneak peek into Module 6 of their upcoming course, "Reclaim Your Birth Story." Titled "Cultivating Empowerment and Moving Forward," this module focuses on helping women reclaim their power and identity after a cha…

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Dr. Brice Gaudillière on Separating the Signal from the Noise: A Novel Biomarker Identification Model for Preterm Birth and Preeclampsia 1:02:28

1M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Dr. Brice Gaudillière, an investigator at the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford University, discusses a breakthrough Machine Learning (ML) algorithm that makes reliable predictions about labor onset, preterm birth, and preeclampsia and also identifies the biological markers supporting those predictions.…

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Alyson: Infertility, PCOS, and the Unbreakable Spirit of Motherhood 56:22

1M ago56:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this deeply moving episode of the Golden Hour Birth Podcast, we sit down with Alyson, a resilient mother from St. Louis who shares her incredible four-year journey through infertility and into motherhood. Alyson opens up about the challenges she and her husband faced, including PCOS and sperm motility issues, and the emot…

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"It hurts when I pee: Bladder and Urinary Tract Infections" - with Dr. Sara Kostant 39:03

1M ago39:03

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On this episode of the Healthful Woman Podcast, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Sara Kostant to discuss a common concern among women; urinary tract infections (UTIs). They cover what a UTI is, who gets them, how to prevent them, when to seek medical care, and more.By Healthful Woman

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Amantadine and rimantadine to prevent and treat influenza A in children and the elderly 2:45

2M ago2:45

2:45

The Library contains several reviews of treatment for people with influenza and, one of these, published in November 2014, looks at the evidence for amantadine and rimantadine.

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Different ways of giving antibiotics to clear Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in people with cystic fibrosis 4:41

2M ago4:41

4:41

People with cystic fibrosis are particularly susceptible to chest infection. It’s important to find treatments for these infections and a Cochrane Review from Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis examines the evidence for the use of antibiotics. Nikki Rowbotham, respiratory paediatrician, who is based in the East Midland in the UK and one of the authors of the…

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Interventions to prevent obesity in children aged 5 to 18 years old 6:25

2M ago6:25

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Since 2002, Cochrane has maintained a series of reviews on interventions to prevent obesity in children and young people. The sixth update, focusing separately on those aged 5 to 11 and 12 to 18 years of age, was published in April 2024. We asked one of the authors, Francesca Spiga from Bristol Medical School in the UK to tell us about the importan…

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Is magnesium sulphate for women at risk of preterm birth better than placebo for protecting their babies' brains? 4:22

2M ago4:22

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There are many Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth reviews of interventions to prevent health problems in babies that are born early. One of these was updated in April 2024, looking at the evidence on the effects of receiving magnesium sulphate prior to early birth. Lead author, Emily Shepherd from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Ins…

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Does shared decision-making help women when making decisions about whether or not to participate in breast cancer screening? 7:15

2M ago7:15

7:15

Adding to the Cochrane Reviews of screening for breast cancer, a new review was published in May 2024 looking at the research into shared-decision making for this screening. In this podcast, Dr. Marleen Kunneman from Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands and Mayo Clinic in the US talks with lead author Dr. Paula Riganti from Hospital …

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Mailbag #10: With Dr. Helen Feltovich 37:44

2M ago37:44

37:44

In this mailbag episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox and Dr. Helen Feltovich answer your top questions. They address questions regarding bilobed placenta, appropriate activity levels for someone with a history of PPROM, whether an MFM doctor is needed following IVF, and more.By Healthful Woman

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Zinc for the prevention and treatment of the common cold 3:21

2M ago3:21

3:21

Many of us experience the nuisance of having a common cold, and a variety of interventions have been suggested to prevent or treat it. One of these is zinc and a new Cochrane Review, published in May 2024, looks at the evidence. Here's the first author, Daryl Nault from Maryland University of Integrative Health in the USA to tell us what the review…

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Social media's influence on smoking and vaping, with Prof. Nick Hopkinson 16:48

2M ago16:48

16:48

What are the effects of high levels of social media consumption amongst young people? New research published in Thorax quantifies the impact that exposure to marketing on online platforms is having, showing a greater likelihood of smoking or vaping with greater time spent on these platforms. Thorax associate editor Prof. Nick Hopkinson (1) joins Dr…

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Joyce: A Surrogate's Journey of Love, Connection, and Finding Purpose 56:05

2M ago56:05

56:05

Send us a Text Message. In this inspiring episode of the Golden Hour Birth Podcast, we sit down with Joyce, a remarkable woman whose journey from surrogate to surrogacy case manager is filled with love, challenges, and life-changing connections. As a mother of three, Joyce's story begins with her own birth experiences, from the quick arrival of her…

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"Improving our understanding of preterm birth through research" - with Dr. Helen Feltovich 50:56

2M ago50:56

50:56

On this episode of Healthful Woman, Dr. Nathan Fox speaks with Dr. Helen Feltovich, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. They discuss the origins of her decision to research preterm birth, her approach to educating patients on this topic, and more.By Healthful Woman

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Do psychosocial treatments help people with stimulant use disorder? 4:21

2M ago4:21

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In February 2024, we published the first update of the Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol review of psychosocial treatments for people with stimulant use disorder. Here's lead author, Silvia Minozzi from the Lazio Regional Health Service in Rome Italy to tell us about the latest findings.

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Perceptions and experiences of the prevention, detection and management of postpartum haemorrhage: a qualitative evidence synthesis 6:51

2M ago6:51

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The Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group produced more than 650 Cochrane Reviews after its establishment as the first Cochrane Review Group, 30 years ago. Several relate to postpartum haemorrhage, and these were added to in November 2023, with a new review of qualitative research, which was also supported by the Cochrane Effective Practice and O…

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Reclaiming Your Birth Story Guide: Module 5, Emotional Healing Techniques for Navigating Triggers and Finding Peace 25:39

2M ago25:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this powerful episode of the Golden Hour Birth Podcast, hosts Liz and Natalie delve into the crucial topic of emotional healing techniques, drawing from the transformative content of Module 5 in their upcoming course, "Reclaiming Your Birth Story: Finding Peace and Healing." They share valuable insights and strategies for…

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“Mailbag #9: What does the Fox say?” – with Dr. Nathan Fox 40:57

2M ago40:57

40:57

In this mailbag episode, Dr. Nathan Fox answers some of the top questions sent in from listeners. He addresses questions on the safety of gel manicures during pregnancy, women who are Group B-strep positive during pregnancy, what to ask during a preconception appointment, whether or not you should avoid alcohol while trying to conceive, and more.…

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Prasad Kulkarni on a vaccine against typhoid and paratyphoid 18:06

2M ago18:06

18:06

Prasad Kulkarni joins Callam Davidson of The Lancet to discuss the safety and immunogenicity of a bivalent conjugate vaccine against typhoid and paratyphoid, following the publication of a phase 1 trial. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)00249-6/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_la…

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Does respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination during pregnancy reduce RSV-related hospitalisations in infants? 4:06

2M ago4:06

4:06

Pregnant women are sometimes given vaccines to help protect the health of their babies after birth, with Cochrane reviews examining the evidence on this for, for example, pneumococcal disease and hepatitis B. In May 2024, we published a new addition, looking at RSV vaccination. In this podcast, review authors, Emily Phijffer and Odette de Bruin, me…

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Brooke: How Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help with Pregnancy Pain, Tearing, Diastasis Recti, and More 51:55

2M ago51:55

51:55

Send us a Text Message. In this informative episode of The Golden Hour Birth Podcast, hosts Liz and Natalie interview Dr. Brooke Kalisiak, a seasoned pelvic floor physical therapist and owner of Legacy Physical Therapy in St. Louis, Missouri. Brooke dives deep into the world of pelvic health, explaining how pelvic floor therapy can be a game-change…

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“The Unexpected” - Emily Oster and Dr. Fox talk about their new book! 55:43

2M ago55:43

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In honor of the upcoming book release this week, Emily Oster and Dr. Nathan Fox collaborate on a podcast to discuss "The Unexpected." They discuss what it was like writing the book and what some underlying topics can be found within.By Healthful Woman

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Dr. Marisa Bartolomei on Imprinted Genes, Epigenetic Mutations and Developmental Disorders 36:50

2M ago36:50

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Dr. Marisa Bartolomei, a University of Pennsylvania professor of cell and developmental biology, co-director of the university's Epigenetics Institute, and winner of the 2024 March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize, on discovering one of the first imprinted genes, making connections between imprinted gene mutations and developmental disor…

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Danielle: Overcoming Infertility, IVF, Endometriosis, and HELLP Syndrome to the Creation of Making a Miracle 1:15:16

3M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Send us a Text Message. Every struggle carries the potential to birth a triumph, a mantra that resonates deeply with Danielle, the founder of Making a Miracle. Her story is not just one of personal victory over infertility's relentless challenges, but a testament to the transformative power of empathy and support. As we navigate Danielle's journey …

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"Miriam's Story: Cancer in Pregnancy, Part 2" - with Miriam Goldman 34:21

3M ago34:21

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On today's podcast, we welcome back Miriam Goldman to hear part two of her birth story while having cancer. Her story picks up this week to discuss things that were not helpful during her experience and how that has impacted her.By Healthful Woman

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What are the benefits and risks of health literacy interventions for migrants? 4:20

3M ago4:20

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Patient understanding can be key to the successful use of many of the interventions for which there are Cochrane Reviews and, in November 2023, we published a review that might help with this. Here are two of the authors, Angela Aldin from Cochrane Haematology and Annika Baumeister from the University of Bonn, both in Germany, to talk about the fin…

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Allergic asthma immunotherapy, with Dr. Klaus Bønnelykke 20:59

3M ago20:59

20:59

Asthma prevalence is increasing around the world, and is theorised to be due to a number of environmental factors. One such factor is a sensitivity to house dust mite (HDM) allergens, which is common in asthma patients. Dr. Klaus Bønnelykke (1) joins the podcast to speak with Dr. Kate Diomede about this topic, following the publication of the paper…

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Shayla: PPROM, Preterm Labor at 30 Weeks, 48 Day NICU Journey, and Thriving Baby 27:43

3M ago27:43

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Send us a Text Message. In this powerful episode of The Golden Hour Birth Podcast, we welcome Shayla, a brave mother who shares her transformative journey of facing preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) during her pregnancy. Shayla's story takes us through the unexpected challenges of delivering her daughter at 30 weeks, navigating a 48-da…

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"Miriam's Story: Cancer in Pregnancy, Part 1" - with Miriam Goldman 39:32

3M ago39:32

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In today's episode of the podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Miriam Goldman, whose remarkable journey unfolds as she recounts her experience of giving birth while bravely confronting stage 4 cancer. Join us as we delve into her inspiring narrative, exploring the intersection of hope, strength, and the power of unwavering determinat…

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