The MotherToBaby Podcast
Episodes
The Fourth Trimester: Medications, Beauty Products & Breastfeeding After Birth
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The weeks after delivery (often called the fourth trimester) can raise just as many questions as pregnancy itself. From pain management and supplement...
Coffee, Sushi, Medicine and More in Pregnancy
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Expecting a baby often comes with a long list of questions—and a lot of conflicting information. Can you really drink coffee? What about sushi or so...
From Strep to RHD: A Mother's Story and a Community's Fight
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Group A strep might sound like a simple sore throat—but for many children and families in American Samoa, it can have life-threatening consequences....
Sorting Fact from Fiction: Finding Reliable Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Information Online
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With so much information online, it can feel overwhelming to know what's trustworthy—especially when you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a f...
Epilepsy, Pregnancy, and Advocacy: Dr. Christie McIntosh's Story of Science and Strength
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when epilepsy meets pregnancy planning? In this episode of The MotherToBaby Podcast, host Chris Stallman, MS, CGC—a genetic counselor, ...
ADHD in Pregnancy: Medication Decisions, Daily Functioning & Finding Support
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Managing ADHD during pregnancy can feel overwhelming—especially when juggling appointments, medications, mood changes, and everyday life. In this ep...
Understanding REMS & Medication Safety in Pregnancy: What Patients & Providers Need to Know
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Concerned about medication use during pregnancy? You're not alone. In this episode of The MotherToBaby Podcast, host Chris Stallman, MS, CGC (geneti...
Folic Acid Facts & Fiction: What Every Parent Should Know – with Dr. Elisabeth Marnik (@ScienceWhizLiz)
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Folic Acid Awareness Week episode of The MotherToBaby Podcast, host and genetic counselor Chris Stallman sits down with Dr. Elisabeth ...
Radiation & Breastfeeding: Understanding the Risks and Realities
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes: In this episode of the MotherToBaby Podcast, host and genetic counselor Chris Stallman welcomes Dr. Emily Caffrey, a certified health phys...
GLP-1 Medications & Pregnancy: What We Know So Far
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do GLP-1 medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro® mean for pregnancy, fertility, and breastfeeding? In this episode of The MotherToBa...
Living with FASD
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jenn Wisdahl, Chief Operating Officer at the non-profit FASD United, and Laura Bousquet, a mother to a young adult son diagnosed with...
Public Health Efforts on FASD
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of the fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) special series, we explore the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's work ...
FASD Discovery and Prevalence
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Kenneth Lyons Jones, one of the pioneers who first identified Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in the United States in 197...
Influencers, Self-Advocacy and Studies
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kiarra King, MD, FACOG, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and social media influencer with thousands of followers, joins host Chris Stal...
Busting Vaccination in Pregnancy Myths
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Howe, a communications director for a non-profit called Vaccinate Your Family and soon-to-be mom, joins host Chris Stallman to discuss some comm...
RSV, COVID-19, Flu and Tdap Vaccination in Pregnancy
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Fiscus, MD, FAAP from the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss respiratory virus season and w...
Ask A Midwife
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr, Jessica Brumley, the current president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and an Associate Professor at the University of South Flo...
Radiation and Its Effects on Pregnancy
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Emily Caffrey, a certified health physicist with the Health Physics Society, joins host Christ Stallman, CGC to talk about different types of radi...
Debunking Folic Acid Myths
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Stallman, CGC, welcomes back Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and social media health educator, Dr. Shannon Clark of @babiesafter35. Dr. ...
Preparing for a Hurricane during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Dubuisson, the Coordinator of Training and Best Practices for the Disaster Distress Helpline, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about deal...
Chlorine, Sunscreen, Mosquitos & Pregnancy
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, and Angela Messer, MS, join host Chris Stallman, CGC in this special "summer grab bag" of topics related to common summer activ...
Wildfires, Pollution and the Impact on Pregnancy
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca J. Schmidt, PhD, a molecular epidemiologist at UC Davis, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about research surrounding wildfires, polluti...
Maternal Mental Health
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Psychiatric nurse practitioner, Becky Spencer, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C, FILCA joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about maternal mental ...
Nurse Family Partnership
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, MotherToBaby Podcast host, Chris Stallman, CGC, introduces listeners to Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) an evidence-based, c...
Preeclampsia Foundation and MoMMA's Voices
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laney Poye and Trashaun Powell of the Preeclampsia Foundation share their personal stories and avenues for preeclampsia information with host, Chris S...
Healthy Start and Racial Disparities
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Bain and Chardá Bell of the Global Communities' Healthy Start program join host Chris Stallman to talk about breastfeeding, the racial and econo...
Snakes and Bear Liver at the IN Poison Center
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From snake bites to polar bear liver, Adam Overberg, a pharmacist, board-certified clinical toxicologist, and the director of the Indiana Poison Cente...
HIV and Breastfeeding
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Becky Spencer, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C, FILCA joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about updated information about having HIV and breastf...
Pregnancy After Age 35
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Stallman, CGC, welcomes back Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and social media health educator, Dr. Shannon Clark of @babiesafter35. Dr....
Weight Loss and Ozempic in Pregnancy
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Obican, MD, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at the University of South Florida and medical director of MotherToBaby Florida, joins host Chr...
RSV Vaccine in Pregnancy
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Linda Eckert, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Expert Immuni...
CMV and Birth Defects Awareness Month
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Congenital Syphilis and Pregnancy
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Folic Acid and IMPLICIT Program
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Nelson, MBA, BSN, RN, the Clinic Director at Pipestone Family Clinic in Pipestone, MN, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about the importanc...
From Hand Sanitizer to Garfish
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Houselog, PharmD, CSPI, the assistant director of the Iowa Poison Control Center talks to host Chris Stallman, CGC, about the most common, as we...
Lupus and Pregnancy
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Esdaile, the founding Scientific Director of Arthritis Research Canada, joins host Chris Stallman to talk about Lupus and the medications to ...
Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Katayune Kaeni, aka "Dr. Kat," joins host Chris Stallman to talk about maternal mental health including postpartum depression, anxiety and psychos...
Arizona Poison Center and Pregnancy
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Steven Dudley, Director of the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss the most frequently asked que...
Preterm Birth and March of Dimes
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Cherry, Senior Director of Research Operations from the March of Dimes, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host, Chris Stallman, to discuss prete...
Participating in a Pregnancy Study Part 2
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie, a mom of two, joins host Chris Stallman to talk about her experience participating in a MotherToBaby pregnancy study. She describes the time c...
Participating in a Pregnancy Study
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special World Birth Defects Day-themed episode, Dr. Christina Chambers, a UC San Diego Professor of Pediatrics and Past President of MotherToB...
LactRx App: Medications in Breastfeeding
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil Anderson, medications in breastfeeding expert, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to discuss LactRx, a free new app providing current informati...
High Risk Pregnancy and Birth Defects Prevention
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist and social media health educator, Dr. Shannon Clark of @babiesafter35 joins host Chris Stallman to discuss high ris...
Birth Defects Awareness Across the Lifespan
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) join host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about birth defects awareness "across the...
PowerMom and Pregnancy Research
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tolúwalàṣé (Laṣé) Ajayi, MD, FAAP from Scripps Research Digital Trials Center in California, joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to talk about ...
Preconception Health and Birth Defects
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sarah Verbiest, of the University of North Carolina Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss preconc...
Preparing for the 4th Trimester
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kimberly Harper, MSN, RN, MHA of The 4th Trimester Project and the University of North Carolina Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health joins hos...
Long COVID, Pregnancy and Pediatrics
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Folic Acid and Birth Defect Prevention
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The MotherToBaby Podcast welcomes CDC scientist CAPT Jennifer Williams to talk folic acid and its role in preventing birth defects of the brain and sp...
Yeast Infection Treatments during Pregnancy
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nevena Krstić, MS, CGC, an expecting mom and teratogen information specialist at the MotherToBaby Florida affiliate joins host Chris Stallman, CGC to...
Melatonin in Kids and Pregnancy
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Morehouse, MPH, CHES, Community Outreach Coordinator from the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center joins host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk...
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Medications
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica Vernon, a New York-based OBGYN recently featured on the Today Show, continues telling her story of postpartum depression and anxiety (also...
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Household Cleaners during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor, is joined by Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD of MotherToBaby Utah to answer questions about household cleaners and ...
Lead Exposure during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor, is joined by Alfred Romeo, RN, PhD of MotherToBaby Utah to answer questions about lead exposure during pr...
Acetaminophen Use in Breastfeeding
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sura Alwan, MSc, PHD of the University of British Colombia and co-director of the Teratogen Information System (TERIS) at the University of Washington...
Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sura Alwan, MSc, PHD of the University of British Colombia and co-director of the Teratogen Information System (TERIS) at the University of Washington...
Working in the Military during Pregnancy
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennita Reefhuis, PhD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Carissa Rocheleau, PhD from the National Institute for Occupationa...
Pregnant Workers at Nail, Hair Salons and Warehouses
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennita Reefhuis, PhD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Carissa Rocheleau, PhD from the National Institute for Occupationa...
Pregnant Workers at Hospitals, Veterinary Clinics and Airlines
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennita Reefhuis, PhD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Carissa Rocheleau, PhD from the National Institute for Occupationa...
Working in a Lab during Pregnancy
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Roberts, PhD, a toxicology consultant and member of the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host C...
Paternal Exposures in Pregnancy
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Teratogen Information Specialist and MotherToBaby New York director, Mark Roth, joins genetic counselor and host Chris Stallman to talk about exposure...
Bug Repellent, Sunscreen, Sushi & Hair in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The MotherToBaby Podcast takes calls from listeners. Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor and podcast host, answers questions about sunscreen, ...
Ask the Pharmacist: Mood & Pregnancy
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pharmacist Christy Pratt joins Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor, to discuss mental health and weighing the risks of medication during pregn...
Fertility Treatments and Twin Pregnancies
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 come...
COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out and pregnant and breastfeeding people understandably have questions about getting it. Two teratogen informati...
Alloimmunization in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bethany Weathersby of the Allo Hope Foundation joins host Chris Stallman, CGC and guest expert, Nurse Al Romeo of MotherToBaby's Utah affiliate to tal...
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia and Postpartum Preeclampsia
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MotherToBaby continues its series on rare conditions in pregnancy and breastfeeding. This time, host Chris Stallman, CGC focuses on preeclampsia, ecla...
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Benavides, Founder and Chair of the non-profit ICPcare.org joins host Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor, and special guest expert Al...
Kombucha in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A healthcare provider calls into The MotherToBaby Podcast after seeing an increase in the number of questions her pregnant patients are having surrou...
Allergies and Breastfeeding
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Conover, APRN, CGC and Angela Messer, MS join host Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor and mom of four to discuss allergy medications ...
Allergies in Pregnancy
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Conover, APRN, CGC and Angela Messer, MS join host Chris Stallman, CGC to discuss treatments for seasonal allergies in pregnancy. DISCLAIMER: Th...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Breastfeeding
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Tresca, host of the podcast AboutIBD.com, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IB...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amber Tresca, host of the podcast AboutIBD.com, joins The MotherToBaby Podcast host Chris Stallman, CGC, to talk about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD...
High Cholesterol in Pregnancy
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gina Lundberg of Emory University joins Chris Stallman, CGC, to discuss high cholesterol in pregnancy. Plus, our host makes a big announcement. ...
COVID-19 Pandemic Repercussions during Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MotherToBaby provides an update as of 4/8/20 on COVID-19 in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Maternal anxiety, depression, domestic violence, keeping pre...
COVID-19 in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two teratogen information specialists (experts in exposures in pregnancy and breastfeeding) join host Chris Stallman, CGC to address the flood of que...
Heart Health & Pregnancy Part 2
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gina Lundberg of Emory University joins Chris Stallman, CGC, to continue the discussion of high cholesterol and ways to keep your heart healthy i...
Birth Defects Prevention Part 2
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor and mom of three (soon four), continues her conversation with two experts and new moms from the Centers...
5 Tips: Birth Defects Prevention
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor and mom of three (soon four), is joined by two experts and new moms from the Centers for Disease Contro...
Diabetes, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor and mom of three (soon four), continues a discussion about a condition many women encounter during pregn...
Diabetes during Pregnancy
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Stallman, a certified genetic counselor and mom, addresses a condition many women encounter during pregnancy - gestational diabetes. She shares...
Adoption and Exposures: What to Ask
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What questions should you ask during the adoption process when it comes to medications, alcohol and other exposures the baby might have had during hi...
Zika Virus, Pregnancy and Travel Part 2
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our experts continue the conversation about Zika virus and why we're still talking about it well after its initial outbreak. We answer questions about...
Zika Virus, Pregnancy and Travel
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we still talking about Zika virus? Should I still be concerned about it if I'm pregnant and traveling to another country this holiday season?...
Opioids and Alcohol in Pregnancy - Part 2
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What passes on to the baby if a mom drinks alcohol or takes opioids during pregnancy? Are there underlying reasons that could affect the child? Sarah ...
Alcohol and Opioids in Pregnancy
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can some alcohol be ok in pregnancy? What about opioid use in a birth mom if adopting? Will the baby born have problems? Sarah Obican, MD, a maternal-...
Vaccine Questions during Breastfeeding Answered
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are vaccines ok during breastfeeding? Which vaccines should you get? Do vaccines cause autism? World-renowned pediatrician, Sonja Rasmussen, MD, a wor...
Vaccine Questions during Pregnancy Answered
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are vaccines ok during pregnancy? Which vaccines should you get in pregnancy or before becoming pregnant? What about vaccine safety in breastfeeding? ...
Maternal Mental Health & Postpartum Depression
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What can a pregnant or breastfeeding woman take to control her mental illness? What happens if she leaves it untreated? What are the risks to her deve...
Marijuana during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor, takes questions from moms about the known safety of marijuana products during pregnancy and breastfe...
Beauty Products during Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor and mom of three, takes questions from moms about the known safety of using beauty products, like lash enh...
Are Essential Oils Safe While Pregnant or Breastfeeding?
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Stallman, Certified Genetic Counselor, takes questions from moms about the known safety of using essential oils and herbal products during pregn...
MotherToBaby Promo
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is it ok to dye my hair during pregnancy? How about my medication? Is it ok during breastfeeding? Your burning questions about exposures, like medicat...