Travel Guidance for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Join host JIll Morgan and special guests Dr. John Horton and Dr. Clayton Mowrer for the second episode of the two-part NETEC series on travel guidance for clinicians and families. In this episode, Travel Guidance for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, discussion will center around special considerations for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers and families who are traveling during the summer and fall seasons as well as guidance and information on resources for clinicians as they provide care and counsel for these populations. What tips and tricks can parents employ to help keep their family safe during summer travels? What guidance can clinicians provide to help pregnant or breastfeeding mothers and their families prepare to travel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?

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Guests

John Horton, MD

Division Director, General Obstetrics and Gynecology

Emory Healthcare of Atlanta

Internal Medicine-Pediatric ID fellow

Board-certified Internist, Pediatrician, and Adult Infectious Disease physician

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Host

Jill Morgan, RN,

Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA

Resources

CDC Pregnant Travelers: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/pregnant-travelers

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Travel During Pregnancy FAQs: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/travel-during-pregnancy

Staying Healthy While You Travel: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/family-travel.html

Air Travel Tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics: https://pags.com/Our-Blog/November-2019/Air-Travel-Tips-from-the-American-Academy-of-Pedia (Accessed 7/27/2022, No longer available)

CDC COVID-19 Travel: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers: CDC, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html (Accessed 7/27/2022)

NETEC COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Resources: https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/ncov/ncov

NETEC COVID-19 Webinar Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5JyGXQ8MP0TZXU2Ldy-jzjLuUNfFX8JZ

NETEC Resource Library: https://repository.netecweb.org

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