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.
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.
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.