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It wasn’t until 2012 that freezing eggs (not just embryos) was considered routine. Since then women have been given the choice to freeze their eggs to preserve future fertility. It’s a medical procedure that takes planning, time, and hormones to accomplish. We invite special guest speaker Marlene Jia on the show to discuss her experiences with egg freezing. Listen to her tale for a step-by-step of the process, and to gain some insight into if it’s something you’d want to do. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their […]

In early April the American Academy of Pediatrics came out with guidelines for moms delivering newborns during this current pandemic. On this show we welcome Dr. Karen Puopolo who helped to create those guidelines. We talk about the creation of these recommendations and how to best follow them. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. Initial Guidance: Management of Infants Born to Mothers with COVID-19 – American Academy of Pediatrics, 2020

Personal Protective Equipment is a personal topic for us. As healthcare workers our jobs and lives have been altered significantly by the novel coronavirus. The need for PPE is real and the rationing of it in healthcare is significant. Listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas talk about how PPE should be used and why healthcare workers need it. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. Personal Protective Equipment – World Health Organization Personal Protective Equipment – CDC Sequence of Donning/Removal of PPE – CDC […]

Bebes estan aprendiendo algo de nosotros todos los dias, aunque no nos puedan decir. Cuando empiezan a hablar, cuanto de lo que aprendieron como infantes afecta us abilidad de entender y absorber lenguaje? Que si le esta enseñando dos lenguajes a la vez? Esto es una ventaja? Una desventaja? Esta semana hablamos con la Dr. Erika Hoff sobre como criar bebes bilingues. Acuerdense, estas historias no son consejos medicos, solo una oportunidad para que las Baby Doctor Mamas puedan presenter su conocimiento y puntos de vista. Bilingual Development in Children of Immigrant Families – Child Development Perspectives, 2017 What Clinicians […]

Newborn babies don’t sleep like their parents. Sleeping “through the night” is not the norm, and it’s a difficult adjustment for caregivers. Sleep deprivation adds up and can make you feel off. However there are strategies to manage it, and expectation setting in the newborn period is key. Listen in while Diana and Joanna discuss managing sleep deprivation and how it made them feel with special guest Dr. Ariel Williamson. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views.  Sleeping Through the Night: A Community Survey […]

COVID-19 is pushing hospitals to their limits and the labor and delivery floors are no exception. But does that mean mothers should entertain hasty home births? Our answer is no. Data on home births in the United States suggests there are risks for infants. Listen in to hear us discuss. Remember, these podcasts aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes by Planned Place of Birth Among Women With Low-Risk Pregnancies in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis – Midwifery, 2018 Planned Home Birth – Best […]

The literature on COVID-19 in pregnancy and pediatrics is growing. Many of the reports being published are case reports looking at trends we are seeing from COVID-19 cases in pregnancy and in infants and children. Despite more scientific publications, our knowledge is still limited and we have a lot to learn. Remember, these podcasts aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. MFM Guidance for COVID-19 – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology – MFM, 2020 What Coronavirus Means for Pregnancy, and Other Things New and Expecting Mothers Should Know – […]

A pandemic is upon us. At this point, the scientific community knows very little about COVID-19 among pregnant women and newborns. But what we do know is that we will all experience the effects of COVID-19. What we do NOW influences the spread of this virus. Washing your hands well, covering your cough, social distancing and isolating yourself (especially when ill) – all of this will slow the spread of this virus. We can not contain it, so slowing the spread is our only hope to not overwhelm the healthcare system and decrease deaths in our country. It’s time to […]

The answer is probably yes. Positional plagiocephaly aka baby’s head being a “funny” shape or flat on one side is pretty common. That said there are other things besides plagiocephaly that affect head shape – so talk to your pediatrician about any heady concerns! And listen to this week’s episode to hear the Baby Doctor Mamas discuss the differences between plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Anatomy of the Newborn Skull – Stanford Children’s Health Facts about Craniosynostosis – CDC.gov Anatomy, Head and […]

Joanna, Diana and both their sons experienced postpartum hair loss. While the phenomenon is real, the literature describing it is sparse… kind of like your hair 3 to 4 months after you deliver a baby… Listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas describe this phenomenon. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. The Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Fallacy – Skin Appendage Disorders, 2016 Telogen Effluvium – StatPearls, 2019 Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy: A Review of the Literature – International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, 2017 Does Breastfeeding […]

The practice of vaginal seeding is done during a c-section delivery to provide newborns with bacteria they would have seen during a vaginal birth. How is this practice performed? Is it something that all c-section mothers should think about doing? Dr. Jennifer Lincoln guest stars on the show to tell us about this unique approach to infant health. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. CDC Cesarean Delivery Rate by State The Human Microbiome Project – Nature, 2007 The Infant Microbiome Development: Mom Matters – Trends in […]

With diapers come rashes. The dark, wet, dirty environment in the diaper is perfect for chaffing and breaking down a baby’s skin. For the common diaper rash there are a lot of strategies to help you manage. Listen to the Baby Doctor Mamas talk about a few on this week’s podcast! As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views.  Diaper Rash – American Family Physician Common Diaper Rashes & Treatments – HealthyChildren.org Causes of Diaper Rash – HealthyChildren.org

Going back to work after having a baby is tough. Giving breastmilk in a bottle requires planning to collect it, and pumping while on maternity leave. The Baby Doctor Mamas share their strategies for breastmilk storage while on maternity. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. An Epigenetic Memory of Pregnancy in the Mouse Mammary Gland – Cell Reports, 2015 Hand Expression of Breastmilk – Stanford Medicine “Lost Milk?” Counting the Economic Value of Breast Milk in Gross Domestic Product – Journal of Human Lactation, 2013

Even the will of the Baby Doctor Mamas to breastfeed has been tested. Diana struggled with multiple milk blebs early in her breastfeeding journey with her second son. Listen to her painful story and learn how you may be able to prevent this breastfeeding complication. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. How do you treat a milk blister? – KellyMom.com Common Problems of Breastfeeding and Weaning – Uptodate.com Recurrent Plugged Ducts – Journal of Human Lactation, 2006 Xanthogranulomatous Reaction to a Ruptured Galactocele […]

Planning your first trip with your baby? Learn some helpful trip tips from NYTimes Tripped Up columnist Sarah Firshein. She gives advice on how to advocate for yourself on the road with an infant, and what to bring! Listen to her recount her adventures with her own son Miles and start planning your babycation today! Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Tripped Up – The New York Times SarahFirshein.com Family Travel Association Japan Airlines’ Baby Seatmap – The Guardian Some items mentioned on the podcast (we […]

Joanna experienced an embarrassing and painful complication late in her pregnancy: a thrombosed hemorrhoid. She has decided to tell her story on the podcast, despite being squeamish about telling members of her family. As always – these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to share their experience, knowledge and views. Hemorrhoids in Pregnancy – Canadian Family Physician Conservative and Surgical Trreatment of Haemorrhoids – Nature Reviews Hemorrhoids, A Review – Gastroenterology Clinics of North America

We are back! While that opening sentence was an exclamation, we are sad about it! It’s hard to go from 24/7 baby snuggles back to office chairs and hospital hallways. However, we are excited to still be taking care of babies and to begin our baby podcasting again. So listen in this year as we start at our deliveries, and go on to talk about all things baby and pregnancy! Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Labor Induction: Resource Overview – ACOG.org Labor Induction versus Expectant […]

The Baby Doctor Mamas are celebrating 1 year of podcasting… by having babies!! It’s our last episode of 2019, rounding out a full year of audio advice to expecting and new parents. We are thankful to be ending this year with newborn babies and so many thoughtful dedicated listeners. We will miss being in your ears, but our ears are still open for new topic ideas! Our newborns should give us so much more material for our January 2020 return but we hope you can too! Keep following us on social media (IG/Twitter @babydoctormamas and FB Baby Doctor Mamas) and […]

We are pediatricians, we support vaccines. We know from extensive research and use that they are safe, effective and essential. Listen, nothing we do is without risks – but the bacteria and viruses these vaccines protect you EXTREMELY risky for infants. So take a shot if you are a skeptic and listen to us discuss two important vaccines: pertussis and the flu. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. Cocooning Protects Babies – Immunization Action Coalition Cocooning Through Tdap Vaccination – American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Cocooning: A […]

Want to know how we would do it? Just look at our list! (we love lists…). It’s everything we mention on the show, and a little extra. Would be happy if you registered this as one of your favorite episodes. Remember, these stories aren’t medical advice, but a chance for the Baby Doctor Mamas to present their knowledge and views. For Baby: Breathing sound and video monitor We don’t recommend heart rate, breathing or oxygen level tracking at this point in time Supervised docking stations that are flat: ie. a boppy pillow Sleeping A bassinet Pack n’ play with infant […]