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March of Dimes & You: Champion for Babies Podcast

Welcome to March of Dimes & You: Champion for Babies Podcast! Whether you are planning, expecting or raising a baby, our Q&A interviews with prominent experts in the health arena will bring to you educational and timely information on all the things want to know.

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Podcast Disclaimer
The March of Dimes podcasts are presented for educational and information purposes only. The podcasts are not intended nor are they implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, nor are they intended to be medical diagnosis or treatment. They are not intended and must not be taken to be the provision or practice of medical, nursing or professional health care advice or services in any jurisdiction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider in connection with your particular health matter and any questions regarding a medical condition. The viewpoints, opinions and actions expressed on the podcasts are those of the individual presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect March of Dimes Foundation policies or positions.


Jane Clayson, Host
An award-winning journalist, Jane Clayson has been a March of Dimes volunteer since 2006. She is personally touched by our mission because in 2005, her son William was born 13 weeks early. Clayson has co-hosted The Early Show on CBS and was a correspondent for ABC News, where she reported for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings and Good Morning America.
Episode 9:
Baby & Safety Health
Keywords: Caring for your Baby, Consumer Reports, March for Babies
Guest: Dr. Urvashi Rangan, an environmental-health scientist and Consumer Reports representative.
Summary: Dr. Rangan shares new information on baby products and a recently announced partnership with the March of Dimes.
Running Time: 13:18
Episode 8:
Teaching Your Baby To Sleep
Keywords: Bedtime, Sleep Patterns, March for Babies
Guest: Dr. Richard Ferber, Director of the Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders at the Children's Hopsital in Boston and author of the bestselling book, Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems
Summary: Dr. Ferber talks about the challenges new parents face to ensure everyone gets a good night's sleep.

Running Time: 16:15
Episode 7:
Miscarriage: It's more common than you think
Keywords: Miscarriage, Fact Sheet, Pregnancy & Newborn Loss, When To Try Again, Bereavement, Resources, What To Say, Prenatal Care, Complications, Diabetes, Accutane & Other Retinoids, March for Babies
Guests: Mary Alice Williams broadcast journalist and mother of three who suffered three miscarriages and Dr. Katie Capitulo, bereavement counselor
Summary: Mary Alice Williams and Dr. Capitulo discuss how common miscarriages are and what women and families need to know to cope.

Running Time: 13:07
Episode 6:
Black History Month: Premature Birth in the African-American Community
Keywords: Premature Birth, Cerebral Palsy, PKU (Phenylketonuria), Smoking, Exercise, Weight Gain, Folic Acid, Spina Bifida, Multivitamin, Prenatal Care, Illicit Drug Use, Preconception Checklist, Peristats, Racial Health Disparities, Black History Month, March for Babies
Guest: Dr. Wendy Wilcox, a board certified OB/GYN at Montefiore Medical Center
Summary: Dr. Wendy Wilcox talks about premature birth and its effects within the African-American community.

Running Time: 10:16
Episode 5:
Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers Respond to Hurricane Katrina
Keywords: Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers, Hurricane Relief Efforts, Katrina One Year Later, Qatar Gift, Every Baby Has A Story
Guests: Rosa Bustamante-Forest, Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center program director and Maria Rivas, a displaced mother from New Orleans
Summary: Rosa Bustamante-Forest and Maria Rivas discuss the importance of these mobile centers.

Running Time: 15:28
Episode 4:
Newborn Screening Report Card
Keywords: Report Card, Tests, FAQ, For Parents, Baby's First Checkup, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, 29 Disorders, Peristats, Every Baby Has A Story
Guests: Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes and Pamela Sweeny, mother of a child who has a life-threatening disorder that could have been prevented
Summary: Dr. Jennifer L. Howse and Pamela Sweeney will discuss the importance of Newborn Screening.

Running Time: 17:32
Episode 3:
9 Steps to a Healthy Pregnancy
Keywords: 9 Questions,  Prematurity, Infertility, Low Birthweight, 17P, Genetics & Pregnancy, Every Baby Has A Story
Guest: Dr. Laura Riley, OB/GYN and author of You and Your Baby: Pregnancy and You and Your Baby: Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Summary: Dr. Riley discusses the 9 Steps to a Healthy Pregnancy.

Running Time: 14:10
Episode 2:
Myth Busters on Pregnancy & Nutrition
Keywords: Healthy Diet, Mercuy, Food Safety, Multivitamins, Folic Acid, Food-borne Risks, Water, Weight Gain, Caffeine
Guest: Dr. Marion Nestle, well-known professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at NYU
Summary: Dr. Marion Nestle discusses the basics of good nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy.

Running Time: 8:03
Episode 1:
Every Baby Has a Story
Keywords: During Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery, Caring for Baby, Just for Dad, Every Baby Has A Story
Guest: Nancy O'Dell, co-anchor of NBC's Access Hollywood and March of Dimes volunteer
Summary: Nancy O'Dell shares the story of her pregnancy, expectations and the joys of her newborn baby girl.

Running Time: 11:53


 
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