Join us as we talk with new mom, Allie, about her experience both with having Covid-19 while pregnant and deciding to get the Covid-19 vaccine in pregnancy. Dr. Rachel Reed also weighs in with the science behind why it’s so important to be protected with the Covid-19 vaccine if you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the near future.

Join us as we chat with Sarah Broady from All for Emily as we talk about safe sleep for babies. And make every sleep a safe sleep.

**Trigger Warning - this episode discusses infant loss**

Check out our chat about inter-conception care – the medical care you should get before and between pregnancies. We talk about what it is, why it’s important and how it can help you have a healthier pregnancy. We’ve brought local expert, Dr. Erin Cole, in to talk about how Moms can prepare ahead of time to have the best possible outcomes in pregnancy. A lot of women of childbearing age don’t even know what they don’t know about their health. Listen in!

Check out our chat about substance use disorder – it’s more common than you think! We talk about what it is, what it isn’t, stigma and the words we use and how to get help for yourself or someone you care about. We’ve brought local expert, Rachel Rohm, in to talk about how substance use disorder impacts folks before, during and after  pregnancy, local resources available for people who want help and how we as a community can better support our friends and neighbors that are struggling with substance use disorder.  Most of all, we want people to know that we are about helping moms and dads get healthier for themselves and for their families – we aren’t here to blame or shame. We’re here to help with whatever resources a parent might need to make a healthier choice!

Are you or someone you know struggling with tobacco use during pregnancy? Join us as we chat with Nicole Sichting (Southern Indiana OB/GYN), Kylee Jones (Healthy Communities), and Chris Newkirk, BSN, RN, CCM (Columbus Regional Health) about how we can help!

Are you expecting and wondering about the COVID-19 vaccine? If you are expecting, recently became a new mom or planning a pregnancy in the near future - this podcast is for you! Join us as we ask Dr. Rachel Reed ALL THE THINGS about COVID-19 and pregnancy! We will address some common concerns, relay new research in the field and provide evidenced-based advice for women no matter where they are on their pregnancy journey. Listen in on our full conversation

Bringing a new baby into your family is an exciting, exhausting and sometimes nerve-wracking time for moms and dads. For some parents - this time can also bring depression, anxiety or other mental health issues. Join us as we discuss perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with local experts:

• Chelsi Stearns  MSN, APRN, FNP-C (Southern Indiana OBGYN)
• Nicki Vreeland (Healthy Communities: Mental Health Action Team Coordinator)
• Lisa Teague (Family Service Inc., PPMD Support Group Coordinator)
• Libby Forbes, MSW, LSW (Family Service Inc., Therapist, PPMD Support Group Coordinator)  
  
  

And remember, if you are struggling:

You are not alone. You are not to blame. And with help, you will be well.

Not sure what to do this Holiday season because you're pregnant or have a new baby? Are you a new grandparent who isn't quite sure how to best support your newest family member? Check out this podcast with  local experts: Dr. Degaulle Haile, Dr. Rachel Kerschner and Natasha Brockhaus IBCLC for a few helpful tips!