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March of Dimes & You: Champion for Babies Podcast

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.

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Podcast Disclaimer
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.


Gretchen Carlson, New Host
Gretchen Carlson is co-anchor of the Fox News Channel's live morning show and cable's number on morning program, "FOX & Friends." Prior to joining FNC,Carlson worked at CBS News where she served as a news correspondent and co-anchored the "CBS Saturday Early Show." An award winning journalist, Carlson has been a national celebrity spokesperson for the March of Dimes for years. In 1989, before starting her television career, she was the first classical violinist to be crowned Miss America. Carlson lives in Connecticut with her husband and two healthy children.
Episode 16:
Obesity, Pregnancy and the Risk to Your Baby

Keywords: Obesity, Weight matters, Exercise, Healthy Eating.
Guest: Dr. Siobhan Dolan, Genetics consultant to the March of Dimes and associate professor Obstetrics and Gynecology and Women’s Health, Albert Einstein College/ Montefiore Medical Center in New York City.
Summary: Obesity is a problem for all Americans, but can be more serious for moms-to-be. How can they make sure they have a healthy and positive pregnancy? Dr. Dolan will help give you the skinny on obesity, pregnancy and the risk to your baby.
Running Time: 15:09
Episode 15:
Scheduling Baby's Birthday

Keywords: Medical Reasons, By Request, Prenatal Care, Tips During Your Pregnancy, Ultrasound, Folic Acid,  Petition for Preemies, Prematurity
Guest: Dr. Alan Fleischman, Senior Vice President and Medical Director of the March of Dimes
Summary: Every year more than 530,000 babies are born too soon. A growing number of these are delivered by C-section, some for non-medical reasons. Dr. Alan Fleischman has been a pioneer in the field of bioethics emphasizing the rights of patients and responsibilities of health care professionals.
Running Time: 14:49
Episode 14:
Premature Birth Report Card

Keywords: Premature Birth Report Card, Petition for Preemies, Prematurity
Guest: Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes
Summary: November 12 is Prematurity Awareness Day and the March of Dimes has issued it's first state-by-state Premature Birth Report Card. Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes discusses the reasons for such a report card, the alarming results and what actions the March of Dimes and you can take to help decrease preamture birth in the U.S. today.
Running Time: 10:13
Episode13:
Petition for Preemies

Keywords: Petition for Preemies, 2008 National Ambassador, Prematurity
Guest: Susan Aboulhouda, mother of the 2008 National Ambassador Child and March of Dimes volunteer
Summary: Susan is one of the moms behind a grassroots effort of mothers from across the nation to encourage all Americans to sign the Petition for Preemies. She is also the mom to 6 year old Catharine who was born 15 weeks premature and is the 2008 National Ambassador for the March of Dimes.
Running Time: 8:10
Episode12:
Dee Snider joins Bikers for Babies

Keywords: Biker for Babies, Prematurity
Guest: Dee Snider, front man for the 1980s heavy metal band Twisted Sister 
Summary: Dee Snider shares his personal story of premature birth and family, how and why he became involed with the March of Dimes and his interest in motorcycles.
Running Time: 21:45
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
Episode10:
Folic Acid: There is no debate

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.

Running Time: 16:15
Episode 7:
Miscarriage: It's more common than you think
Keywords: Miscarriage, Fact Sheet, Pregnancy & Newborn Loss, When To Try Again, Bereavement, Resources, What To Say, Prenatal Care, Complications, Diabetes, Accutane & Other Retinoids, March for Babies
Guests: Mary Alice Williams broadcast journalist and mother of three who suffered three miscarriages and Dr. Katie Capitulo, bereavement counselor
Summary: Mary Alice Williams and Dr. Capitulo discuss how common miscarriages are and what women and families need to know to cope.

Running Time: 13:07
Episode 6:
Black History Month: Premature Birth in the African-American Community
Keywords: Premature Birth, Cerebral Palsy, PKU (Phenylketonuria), Smoking, Exercise, Weight Gain, Folic Acid, Spina Bifida, Multivitamin, Prenatal Care, Illicit Drug Use, Preconception Checklist, Peristats, Racial Health Disparities, Black History Month, March for Babies
Guest: Dr. Wendy Wilcox, a board certified OB/GYN at Montefiore Medical Center
Summary: Dr. Wendy Wilcox talks about premature birth and its effects within the African-American community.

Running Time: 10:16
Episode 5:
Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers Respond to Hurricane Katrina
Keywords: Mom & Baby Mobile Health Centers, Hurricane Relief Efforts, Katrina One Year Later, Qatar Gift, Every Baby Has A Story
Guests: Rosa Bustamante-Forest, Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center program director and Maria Rivas, a displaced mother from New Orleans
Summary: Rosa Bustamante-Forest and Maria Rivas discuss the importance of these mobile centers.

Running Time: 15:28
Episode 4:
Newborn Screening Report Card
Keywords: Report Card, Tests, FAQ, For Parents, Baby's First Checkup, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, 29 Disorders, Peristats, Every Baby Has A Story
Guests: Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes and Pamela Sweeny, mother of a child who has a life-threatening disorder that could have been prevented
Summary: Dr. Jennifer L. Howse and Pamela Sweeney will discuss the importance of Newborn Screening.

Running Time: 17:32
Episode 3:
9 Steps to a Healthy Pregnancy
Keywords: 9 Questions,  Prematurity, Infertility, Low Birthweight, 17P, Genetics & Pregnancy, Every Baby Has A Story
Guest: Dr. Laura Riley, OB/GYN and author of You and Your Baby: Pregnancy and You and Your Baby: Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Summary: Dr. Riley discusses the 9 Steps to a Healthy Pregnancy.

Running Time: 14:10
Episode 2:
Myth Busters on Pregnancy & Nutrition
Keywords: Healthy Diet, Mercuy, Food Safety, Multivitamins, Folic Acid, Food-borne Risks, Water, Weight Gain, Caffeine
Guest: Dr. Marion Nestle, well-known professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at NYU
Summary: Dr. Marion Nestle discusses the basics of good nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy.

Running Time: 8:03
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.

Running Time: 11:53

 


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