Vaccines play a critical role in protecting infants and young children from serious illnesses. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence supporting vaccine safety and effectiveness, some parents still have questions or concerns about vaccinating their infants and children. In today’s episode, Dr. Candis Platt-Houston, Pediatrician at MetroHealth, addresses common vaccine misconceptions, discusses the importance of childhood immunizations and explains how vaccines not only protect individual children but also help safeguard entire communities.

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Motherhood is a transformative journey that deeply affects a woman’s mental health, bringing both joy and significant challenges. However, these struggles aren’t just limited to pregnancy and postpartum. About 12% of women in the U.S. face infertility, which can take a deep emotional toll. In today’s episode, MetroHealth OB-GYN Dr. Alexandra Berra explores common mental health struggles that women may face before conception, during pregnancy and after birth, and how family, friends and other loved ones can provide compassionate care and support during this challenging time.

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New mothers and their families can face various challenges when breastfeeding, including difficulties with milk production, latching and pain. Breast milk is one of the only products that can provide all the nutrients infants need throughout their first year of life. Despite this, only 24% of infants are exclusively breastfed at six months and only 55% of infants receive any amount of breast milk at six months. In today’s episode, Abby Myers, Certified Nurse Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner at MetroHealth, shares her breastfeeding journey and provides insight on common breastfeeding challenges.

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Delivering about 3,000 babies a year, the team at MetroHealth provides individualized care for each mother and baby to start life with the healthiest possible outcome. In today’s episode, we will speak with Amy Lowell, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Midwife (APRN-CNM) and discuss what expecting mothers can do throughout their pregnancy journey to prepare for the healthy arrival of their new baby.

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From those very first checkups to guiding your child through growth milestones and illnesses, your pediatrician becomes a key part of your parenting team. But with so many options in providers, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. In today’s episode, we’ll speak with Dr. Lynn Milliner, Pediatrician at MetroHealth, on how expecting parents can choose the best pediatric provider for their baby and family.

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The MetroHealth Maternal-Fetal Medicine program is the longest-standing training program for high-risk pregnancies in Cleveland. Whether you have existing health concerns when you become pregnant or you develop issues during your pregnancy, it is important to be seen by a maternal-fetal medicine provider for both a healthy pregnancy and baby. In today’s episode, we’ll be speaking with Dr. Kelly Gibson, OB-GYN and the Division Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at MetroHealth, on what women can expect if they have a high-risk pregnancy.

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From education classes to pregnancy groups, MetroHealth has various resources to help give you and your baby the healthiest start. In today’s episode, Emily Biehl, OB-GYN Nurse Practitioner at MetroHealth, gives a deep dive into the resources available for expecting mothers to help them prepare for their pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

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If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, a healthy child starts with great prenatal care. In today’s episode, OB-GYN Dr. Clodagh Mullen at MetroHealth discusses the importance of prenatal care, how to choose the right provider for your prenatal care and what mothers can expect during each trimester of their pregnancy.

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