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.
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.
Gretchen Carlson, New Host Gretchen Carlson is co-anchor of the Fox News Channel's live morning show and cable's number on morning program, "FOX & Friends." Prior to joining FNC,Carlson worked at CBS News where she served as a news correspondent and co-anchored the "CBS Saturday Early Show." An award winning journalist, Carlson has been a national celebrity spokesperson for the March of Dimes for years. In 1989, before starting her television career, she was the first classical violinist to be crowned Miss America. Carlson lives in Connecticut with her husband and two healthy children.
Episode 16: Obesity, Pregnancy and the Risk to Your Baby
Keywords: Obesity, Weight matters, Exercise, Healthy Eating. Guest: Dr. Siobhan Dolan, Genetics consultant to the March of Dimes and associate professor Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health, Albert Einstein College/ Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. Summary: Obesity is a problem for all Americans, but can be more serious for moms-to-be. How can they make sure they have a healthy and positive pregnancy? Dr. Dolan will help give you the skinny on obesity, pregnancy and the risk to your baby. Running Time: 15:09
Keywords: Medical Reasons, By Request, Prenatal Care, Tips During Your Pregnancy, Ultrasound, Folic Acid,Petition for Preemies, Prematurity Guest: Dr. Alan Fleischman, Senior Vice President and Medical Director of the March of Dimes Summary: Every year more than 530,000 babies are born too soon. A growing number of these are delivered by C-section, some for non-medical reasons. Dr. Alan Fleischman has been a pioneer in the field of bioethics emphasizing the rights of patients and responsibilities of health care professionals. Running Time: 14:49
Keywords: Premature Birth Report Card, Petition for Preemies, Prematurity Guest: Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes Summary: November 12 is Prematurity Awareness Day and the March of Dimes has issued it's first state-by-state Premature Birth Report Card. Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes discusses the reasons for such a report card, the alarming results and what actions the March of Dimes and you can take to help decrease preamture birth in the U.S. today. Running Time: 10:13
Keywords: Petition for Preemies, 2008 National Ambassador, Prematurity Guest: Susan Aboulhouda, mother of the 2008 National Ambassador Child and March of Dimes volunteer Summary: Susan is one of the moms behind a grassroots effort of mothers from across the nation to encourage all Americans to sign the Petition for Preemies. She is also the mom to 6 year old Catharine who was born 15 weeks premature and is the 2008 National Ambassador for the March of Dimes. Running Time: 8:10
Keywords: Biker for Babies, Prematurity Guest: Dee Snider, front man for the 1980s heavy metal band Twisted Sister Summary: Dee Snider shares his personal story of premature birth and family, how and why he became involed with the March of Dimes and his interest in motorcycles. Running Time: 21:45
Episode11: Wonder which vaccines your child needs?
Keywords: Vaccinaions, Can Vaccinations Cause Autism, Flu Shots, March for Babies Guest: Dr. Scott Berns, Associate Clincal Professor of Pediatrics at Brown Medical School and Vice President of Chapter Programs at the March of Dimes. Summary: Dr. Berns gives his commen sense advice on a topic that all parents need to know about, "What vaccines your child needs?" Running Time: 11:21
Keywords: March of Dimes, Pregnancy, Folic Acid,Grain Food Folic Acid Seal, March for Babies Guest: Dr. Alan Fleischman, Senior Vice President and Medical Director of the March of Dimes has written extensively on fetal and newborn development with an emphasis on nutrition. Summary: Dr. Fleischman talks frankly about the absolute health benefits of the B vitamin, folic acid for pregnant women and their growing babies. . Running Time: 13:17
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.
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.
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