Best Organization of Teratology Information Specialists Podcasts (2024)

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Radiation and Its Effects on Pregnancy 20:48

16d ago20:48

20:48

Dr. Emily Caffrey, a certified health physicist with the Health Physics Society, joins host Christ Stallman, CGC to talk about different types of radiation and their potential effects on a pregnancy. Links Mentioned in This Episode: Health Physics Society's Ask The Experts https://HPS.org Ep. 76 Transcript You're listening to the MotherToBaby podc…

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Debunking Folic Acid Myths 16:20

2M ago16:20

16:20

Host Chris Stallman, CGC, welcomes back Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and social media health educator, Dr. Shannon Clark of @babiesafter35. Dr. Clark joins the podcast for a special Folic Acid Awareness Week episode and debunks potentially dangerous folic acid myths being spread on social media. Hear the evidence-based facts in this important…

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Preparing for a Hurricane during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 17:13

2M ago17:13

17:13

Taylor Dubuisson, the Coordinator of Training and Best Practices for the Disaster Distress Helpline, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about dealing with a natural disaster during pregnancy and breastfeeding. She describes what a parent should prepare in an emergency kit and the free resources available should disaster strike. Taylor is also a…

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Chlorine, Sunscreen, Mosquitos & Pregnancy 12:33

4M ago12:33

12:33

Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, and Angela Messer, MS, join host Chris Stallman, CGC in this special "summer grab bag" of topics related to common summer activities during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Our guest experts talk about everything from chlorine and sunscreen to Zika. Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, is an information specialist at MotherToBaby California, w…

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Wildfires, Pollution and the Impact on Pregnancy 19:09

4M ago19:09

19:09

Rebecca J. Schmidt, PhD, a molecular epidemiologist at UC Davis, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about research surrounding wildfires, pollution and the effects on pregnancy. Dr. Schmidt also gives some information on a DIY project to reduce pollutants in your own home. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: How to build a Corsi-Rosenthal Box…

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Maternal Mental Health 25:14

5M ago25:14

25:14

Psychiatric nurse practitioner, Becky Spencer, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C, FILCA joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about maternal mental health, how common postpartum mental health challenges are and what to do to get help. Resources mentioned in this episode: Postpartum Support International MotherToBaby Maternal Mental Health Hub…

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Nurse Family Partnership 33:54

5M ago33:54

33:54

In this special episode, MotherToBaby Podcast host, Chris Stallman, CGC, introduces listeners to Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) an evidence-based, community health program with 45 years of research showing significant improvements in the health and lives of first-time moms and their children affected by social and economic inequality. Guests, Marie…

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Preeclampsia Foundation and MoMMA's Voices 25:53

5M ago25:53

25:53

Laney Poye and Trashaun Powell of the Preeclampsia Foundation share their personal stories and avenues for preeclampsia information with host, Chris Stallman, CGC. Laney Poye serves as the Director of Communications and Engagement for the Preeclampsia Foundation supporting their work to improve maternal healthcare and find a cure for families affec…

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Healthy Start and Racial Disparities 19:20

6M ago19:20

19:20

Lisa Bain and Chardá Bell of the Global Communities' Healthy Start program join host Chris Stallman to talk about breastfeeding, the racial and economic disparities affecting many communities across the nation and what they're doing about it in San Diego, CA.By Organization of Teratology Information Specialists

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Snakes and Bear Liver at the IN Poison Center 21:12

7M ago21:12

21:12

From snake bites to polar bear liver, Adam Overberg, a pharmacist, board-certified clinical toxicologist, and the director of the Indiana Poison Center, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to dish on the most interesting exposure questions he gets. Overberg is an alumnus of the University of North Carolina and completed his residency and toxicology tra…

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HIV and Breastfeeding 14:48

7M ago14:48

14:48

Becky Spencer, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C, FILCA joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about updated information about having HIV and breastfeeding. Dr. Spencer discusses the stigma and provides the latest evidence-based guidelines for HIV-positive parents.By Organization of Teratology Information Specialists

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Pregnancy After Age 35 17:44

8M ago17:44

17:44

Host Chris Stallman, CGC, welcomes back Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and social media health educator, Dr. Shannon Clark of @babiesafter35. Dr. Clark debunks myths about the risks associated with having children later in life. She also gives the audience insight into her own personal journey having children after age 35.…

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Weight Loss and Ozempic in Pregnancy 14:27

8M ago14:27

14:27

Sarah Obican, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at the University of South Florida and medical director of MotherToBaby Florida, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss what's known about Ozempic, berberine supplement and other weight loss trends during pregnancy and breastfeeding.By Organization of Teratology Information Specialists

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RSV Vaccine in Pregnancy 20:47

8M ago20:47

20:47

Dr. Linda Eckert, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Expert Immunization Committee, talks to host Chris Stallman, CGC, about the RSV vaccine approved specific to pregnant people. They discuss how the vaccine can protect the pregnant person and unborn baby as well as…

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CMV and Birth Defects Awareness Month 29:11

9M ago29:11

29:11

Amanda Devereaux, RN, BSN, from the National CMV Foundation, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about what CMV is, how it affected her child and ways to prevent the spread of the infection during pregnancy. This is a special Birth Defects Awareness Month-focused episode. #everyjourneymatters #NBDAM #stopCMV…

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Congenital Syphilis and Pregnancy 16:09

9M ago16:09

16:09

Robert McDonald, MD, MPH joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about congenital syphilis, which experts say is on the rise in the United States. Dr. McDonald is a medical epidemiologist in the Division of STD Prevention (DSTDP) at the National Center for HIV, Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CD…

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Folic Acid and IMPLICIT Program 15:31

1y ago15:31

15:31

Amy Nelson, MBA, BSN, RN, the Clinic Director at Pipestone Family Clinic in Pipestone, MN, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about the importance of folic acid and a special program in Minnesota that's changing the habits of people of childbearing age through folic acid intervention. The Interventions to Minimize Preterm and Low Birth Weight …

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From Hand Sanitizer to Garfish 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

25:01

Grant Houselog, PharmD, CSPI, the assistant director of the Iowa Poison Control Center talks to host Chris Stallman, CGC, about the most common, as well as the rarest, questions his staff gets. From hand sanitizer to garfish, episode 59 touches on quite the range of exposure topics!By Organization of Teratology Information Specialists

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Lupus and Pregnancy 18:24

1+ y ago18:24

18:24

Dr. John Esdaile, the founding Scientific Director of Arthritis Research Canada, joins host Chris Stallman to talk about Lupus and the medications to treat the condition during pregnancy. He also discusses the strides being made in research and how others can get involved in it, such as participating in MotherToBaby's Lupus in pregnancy study.…

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Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis 29:36

1+ y ago29:36

29:36

Dr. Katayune Kaeni, aka "Dr. Kat," joins host Chris Stallman to talk about maternal mental health including postpartum depression, anxiety and psychosis. Dr. Kat serves on the board of directors for Postpartum Support International. She's a psychologist certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She works with pregnant, loss and postpartum parents in Ca…

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Arizona Poison Center and Pregnancy 29:34

1+ y ago29:34

29:34

Dr. Steven Dudley, Director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss the most frequently asked questions its poison center receives from pregnant people. Some questions addressed during this episode include ones that are unique to Arizona, such as rattlesnake and scorpion bites. Dr. Dudley is a bo…

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Preterm Birth and March of Dimes 28:08

1+ y ago28:08

28:08

Jonathan Cherry, Senior Director of Research Operations from the March of Dimes, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host, Chris Stallman, to discuss preterm birth and the latest research surrounding it.By Organization of Teratology Information Specialists

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Participating in a Pregnancy Study Part 2 10:39

1+ y ago10:39

10:39

Leslie, a mom of two, joins host Chris Stallman to talk about her experience participating in a MotherToBaby pregnancy study. She describes the time commitment, benefits, study results and why she decided to take part in the first place.By Organization of Teratology Information Specialists

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Participating in a Pregnancy Study 21:19

1+ y ago21:19

21:19

In this special World Birth Defects Day-themed episode, Dr. Christina Chambers, a UC San Diego Professor of Pediatrics and Past President of MotherToBaby, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about the importance of pregnancy study participation and the role research plays around the world. Leslie, a past research participant and mom of two, tal…

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LactRx App: Medications in Breastfeeding 11:23

1+ y ago11:23

11:23

Dr. Phil Anderson, medications in breastfeeding expert, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to discuss LactRx, a free new app providing current information on the use of medications, vaccines, diagnostic agents & drugs of misuse during breastfeeding. The LactRx app provides easy access to the LactMed database, a resource from the National Library of Me…

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High Risk Pregnancy and Birth Defects Prevention 21:03

1+ y ago21:03

21:03

Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and social media health educator, Dr. Shannon Clark of @babiesafter35 joins host Chris Stallman to discuss high risk pregnancies and top ways to prevent birth defects.By Organization of Teratology Information Specialists

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Birth Defects Awareness Across the Lifespan 15:22

1+ y ago15:22

15:22

Two experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) join host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about birth defects awareness "across the lifespan" and why it's important for future generations. Resources mentioned on the episode: Free Materials about Congenital Heart Defects | CDC Congenital Heart Defects Toolkit for Physicians | CDC …

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PowerMom and Pregnancy Research 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

27:12

Dr. Tolúwalàṣé (Laṣé) Ajayi, MD, FAAP from Scripps Research Digital Trials Center in California, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about PowerMom. PowerMom is a data-driven research project fueled by pregnant participants aimed at improving pregnancy health. Participants contribute information through the PowerMom website/app during their pre…

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Preconception Health and Birth Defects 28:24

1+ y ago28:24

28:24

Dr. Sarah Verbiest, of the University of North Carolina Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss preconception health (before people become pregnant) and why it's important for reducing the risk for birth defects while leading to a healthier life across the lifespan of their offspring. The "Across the L…

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Preparing for the 4th Trimester 22:38

1+ y ago22:38

22:38

Kimberly Harper, MSN, RN, MHA of The 4th Trimester Project and the University of North Carolina Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss preparing for the critical weeks after getting home from the hospital with a newborn, also known as "the 4th trimester." Resources mentioned during the podcast include…

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Long COVID, Pregnancy and Pediatrics 17:48

2y ago17:48

17:48

The American Academy of Pediatrics' Alexandra Yonts, MD, FAAP joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about the symptoms of long COVID and the risks of it associated in pregnancy and children. Resources for families and healthcare providers mentioned by Dr. Yonts during the episode include: https://www.longcovidkids.org/ https://www.survivorcorps.c…

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Folic Acid and Birth Defect Prevention 15:40

2y ago15:40

15:40

The MotherToBaby Podcast welcomes CDC scientist CAPT Jennifer Williams to talk folic acid and its role in preventing birth defects of the brain and spine. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic in pregnancy/breastfeed…

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Yeast Infection Treatments during Pregnancy 15:19

2y ago15:19

15:19

Nevena Krstić, MS, CGC, an expecting mom and teratogen information specialist at the MotherToBaby Florida affiliate joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about yeast infection treatments during pregnancy. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest i…

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Melatonin in Kids and Pregnancy 20:53

2+ y ago20:53

20:53

Laura Morehouse, MPH, CHES, Community Outreach Coordinator from the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about the recent controversy surrounding melatonin overdoses. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very l…

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Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Medications 18:16

2+ y ago18:16

18:16

Dr. Jessica Vernon, a New York-based OBGYN recently featured on the Today Show, continues telling her story of postpartum depression and anxiety (also known as perinatal mood disorders). In this second part of the conversation, she talks about certain medications prescribed during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This episode contains evidence-based in…

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Postpartum Depression and Anxiety 22:07

2+ y ago22:07

22:07

Dr. Jessica Vernon, a New York-based OBGYN recently featured on the Today Show, shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety (also known as perinatal mood disorders). Even as an OBGYN, the often-debilitating condition was difficult to recognize during her own motherhood journey. Dr. Vernon joins host Chris Stallman, certified genetic couns…

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Household Cleaners during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 13:53

2+ y ago13:53

13:53

Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor, is joined by Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD of MotherToBaby Utah to answer questions about household cleaners and sanitizers during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest informatio…

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Lead Exposure during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 11:58

2+ y ago11:58

11:58

Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor, is joined by Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD of MotherToBaby Utah to answer questions about lead exposure during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic i…

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Acetaminophen Use in Breastfeeding 8:51

2+ y ago8:51

8:51

Sura Alwan, MSc, PHD of the University of British Colombia and co-director of the Teratogen Information System (TERIS) at the University of Washington joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in breastfeeding. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data …

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Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy 10:52

2+ y ago10:52

10:52

Sura Alwan, MSc, PHD of the University of British Colombia and co-director of the Teratogen Information System (TERIS) at the University of Washington joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss acetaminophen (Tylenol) use in pregnancy. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emer…

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Working in the Military during Pregnancy 20:10

2+ y ago20:10

20:10

Jennita Reefhuis, PhD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Carissa Rocheleau, PhD from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) join The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, for the fourth in a series about workplace exposures. On this episode, Jennita and Carissa talk about #pregnancy and…

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Pregnant Workers at Nail, Hair Salons and Warehouses 11:29

2+ y ago11:29

11:29

Jennita Reefhuis, PhD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Carissa Rocheleau, PhD from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) join The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, for the third in a series about workplace exposures. On this episode, Jennita and Carissa talk about pregnancy and e…

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Pregnant Workers at Hospitals, Veterinary Clinics and Airlines 21:22

2+ y ago21:22

21:22

Jennita Reefhuis, PhD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Carissa Rocheleau, PhD from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) join The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, for the second in a series about workplace exposures. On this episode, Jennita and Carissa talk about jobs that deal…

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Working in a Lab during Pregnancy 22:17

2+ y ago22:17

22:17

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. This episode…

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Paternal Exposures in Pregnancy 16:11

3+ y ago16:11

16:11

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. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To …

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Bug Repellent, Sunscreen, Sushi & Hair in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding 15:25

3+ y ago15:25

15:25

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. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To …

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Ask the Pharmacist: Mood & Pregnancy 22:43

3+ y ago22:43

22:43

Pharmacist Christy Pratt joins Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor, to discuss mental health and weighing the risks of medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding. This episode contains evidence-based information that's current as of the day published and may change as data emerges. To get the very latest information about this topic in p…

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Fertility Treatments and Twin Pregnancies 19:46

3+ y ago19:46

19:46

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 trea…

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COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding 23:21

3+ y ago23:21

23:21

The COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out and pregnant and breastfeeding people understandably have questions about getting it. Two teratogen information specialists (experts in exposures in pregnancy and breastfeeding) join host Chris Stallman, CGC to address questions the MotherToBaby service is getting regarding COVID-19 vaccine exposure in pregn…

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Alloimmunization in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 23:33

4y ago23:33

23:33

Bethany Weathersby of the Allo Hope Foundation joins host Chris Stallman, CGC and guest expert, Nurse Al Romeo of MotherToBaby's Utah affiliate to talk about a rare condition in pregnancy called alloimmunization. Check out Bethany's accompanying guest blog about her journey here: http://bit.ly/allohopeblog This episode contains evidence-based infor…

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