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WIC supports lower income families with over four decades of proven success by improving health outcomes for women, infants and children. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program designed to help pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of 5 eat well and stay healthy.
Jade Elliott sat down with JoDell Geilmann-Parke, WIC Outreach Coordinator for Salt Lake County Health Department, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss the program and upcoming changes.
Foods that meet high nutrition standards can be purchased with WIC grocery vouchers at a variety of participating stores. These foods vary depending on an individual’s nutrition needs but may include infant formula and cereal, a large selection of fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter and whole grains.
In addition to food vouchers, WIC provides nutrition education and extensive breastfeeding support to participating families. WIC strives to reduce health disparities in the community by encouraging healthy eating habits, providing access to healthy foods, and promoting breastfeeding as the optimal source of nutrition for infants.
WIC services are currently reaching less than 40% of eligible individuals in Utah.
The big news for 2020 is that Utah WIC is converting from paper vouchers to smart cards and will be available throughout the state at all county health departments by the end of the year. E-WIC will streamline the shopping and checkout process and make using WIC easier for participants. WIC has also modernized their website to include a client portal and created a WIC Shopper APP to make WIC services more accessible.
There are income eligibility requirements to participate in WIC. You can visit https://wic.utah.gov/ to check eligibility and find out how to apply or call 1-877-WICKIDS.
The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.
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It’s never too early to start reading with your baby. Reading with your baby has multiple benefits.
Jade Elliott sat down with Tyson Tidwell, a pediatrician with Intermountain Healthcare, to talk not only about why to read with your baby, but also tips for how and when to do it.
Why reading to your baby is so important
When parents talk, read, and sing with their babies, connections are formed in their young brains. These connections build language, literacy, and social and emotional skills at an important time in a baby’s development. These activities also strengthen the emotional bond between parent and child and helps your child reach social and developmental milestones.
Hold your child in your arms and read with emotion
Infants as young as a few days or weeks old can know and prefer their parents’ voices and faces. Although they may not understand words, they’ll respond to the emotion in your voice and the expression on your face. They love to look at pictures with bright colors and feel secure when they’re in your arms.
Choose colorful and sturdy books
As babies get older, they’ll reach out to hold a book and then put it into their mouths to explore it. Board books and books made of fabric or with thicker pages are more durable for very young children. You can borrow children’s books for free from your local library or purchase some of your own. Look for colorful illustrations or photos. Some books have things with texture that can be touched, which makes them even more interesting.
Ask your pediatrician about the Reach out and Read program which offers free books starting at your baby’s 6 month well visit. You can receive a free book at your child’s well check visits through age five, for a total of eight free books. For more information visit https://www.reachoutandread.org/
Plan a special reading time
Active young children may lose interest in a book after only 1-2 minutes. Follow their lead, but keep reading, talking, and singing with your baby regularly and his interest and attention span will grow. Make this a special time. Give your baby your full attention. Turn off the TV and computers and put down your phone.
Read together every day
As babies grow into toddlers, reading aloud together can be a very helpful routine, especially when it’s part of your regular calming bedtime routine. Young children love having choices. Let them choose the book to read. Toddlers quickly develop favorites and may ask you to read the same story over and over, so offer choices you like too!
Talk about the book
Toddlers can point to pictures of objects (Show me the tree) and answer questions (Which one says moo?) As their language grows, they may be able to name the pictures you point to or finish the sentences in a book. Sometimes they even pretend to read the book themselves. As they get older they learn to point to letters in the alphabet or to count some of the pictures.
Make reading part of your routine
Building routines for meals, play, and sleep help children know what to expect and what is expected of them. Listen to our podcast on bedtime routines here.
Keep reading together
Even when your child can read by themselves, you can still read stories to them that are at a higher reading level than books they can read on their own. They will look forward to the next chapter and you will make lasting memories.
The Baby Your Baby program provides many resources for all pregnant women and new moms in Utah. There is also expert advice from the Utah Department of Health and Intermountain Healthcare that air each week on KUTV 2News.
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You’re excited to be pregnant. You’re supposed to be glowing, but instead you look kind of green. If you feel nauseous or you just threw up, it’s probably morning sickness. Jade Elliott spoke with Hannele Laine, here an OB/Gyn from Intermountain Healthcare To help you know how to make it through morning sickness. Morning sickness … Continue reading Tips for surviving morning sickness →
You don’t think much about your teeth unless there’s a problem. For babies who can’t communicate yet with words, teething can be a difficult time. Their gums become inflamed and tender as the teeth get closer to the surface and they take time to erupt or fully break through the gums. Jade Elliott spoke with … Continue reading Tips for helping your baby through teething →
Bringing your new baby home is an exciting and stressful time for the whole family, including your family pet. Whether it is a dog, cat, bird, fish, or any other animal, there will be changes for you and for them when a new baby comes home. Jade Elliott sits down with Kaitlin Carpenter, MD, a … Continue reading How to introduce your pets to a new baby →
When you find out you’re pregnant you are faced with many choices. One of those choices is whether to have a physician or midwife care for you during your pregnancy and birth. Depending on where you live, you might think that only physicians care for women in pregnancy but, midwives are a safe choice for … Continue reading What is a midwife and is their care right for you? →
It’s not something that is often talked about, but alcohol use can impact dads and dads-to-be. Jade Elliot sat down with Marcela Smid, MD, maternal-fetal medicine, University of Utah Health, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss the negative effects of heavy alcohol use in dads. For healthy men under the … Continue reading How alcohol can impact dads and dads-to-be →
Sooner or later your baby or child will be exposed to germs and may end up getting sick. If your baby goes to daycare or to other places they may interact with many children such as a church nursery, play group or public play areas, they may get sick at a younger age, but that … Continue reading How to help keep your child healthy at daycare →
After children learn to crawl they start to pull up into standing position. This indicates that they could be getting ready to start walking. Jade Elliott spoke with Jackie Swan, Early Intervention Program Director, Summit County Health Department, to discuss how parents can help prepare their child to start walking on this episode of the … Continue reading Helping your baby learn to walk →
It can be very difficult to get a good night’s sleep when you’re pregnant. Jade Elliott spoke with Hannele Laine, an OB/Gyn from Intermountain Healthcare, about the reasons many women experience sleep challenges during pregnancy and some strategies to help you get a better night’s sleep. Sleep disturbances are common in pregnancy, especially in the … Continue reading Strategies for getting a better night sleep during pregnancy →
When you’re pregnant and you think about delivering your baby, you might worry about the pain during childbirth. But many women might not think too much about the pain that can continue after childbirth. Right after you have a baby, whether you’ve had a regular vaginal delivery or if you’ve had a Caesarean section, which … Continue reading How you can relieve pain after childbirth →
If you’re expecting more than one baby or think you might end up with multiples due to beginning fertility medication or treatment, you’ll want to listen in. Jade Elliott is joined by Dr. Helen Feltovich, a maternal fetal medicine physician with Intermountain Healthcare who specializes in high-risk pregnancies to answer common questions about expecting multiples. … Continue reading What to expect when you’re expecting twins or multiples →
Having a first baby is exciting. Having a second baby and introducing them to the sibling brings its own set of stresses for some. How will the sibling respond? How best to introduce the baby to the family? Jade Elliott spoke with Peter Lindgren, pediatrician, Intermountain Healthcare, to learn about the best ways to introduce … Continue reading How parents can help siblings adjust to a new baby →
There’s nothing like the pure, beautiful, soft skin of a baby! But your baby’s skin is still developing and that makes it very sensitive and prone to some skin conditions. Jade Elliott spoke with Dylan Alston, a dermatologist with Intermountain Healthcare to help us learn about some common baby skin conditions, and know which of … Continue reading Common skin conditions your new baby may experience →
Infertility or having difficulty becoming pregnant is common. In the U.S., about 9 percent of men and 11 percent of women have experienced infertility. For couples who struggle with infertility, it may seem like everyone around them is able to have children, but them. Infertility means lots of waiting, and is often accompanied by feelings of … Continue reading Trying to get pregnant? When to see an infertility specialist →
Women’s bodies change and expand as they grow a baby for the typical nine months of pregnancy. When having a baby, not only do women deal with incorporating their new addition into their lifestyle, but they also need to navigate how their postpartum body looks, as well as all the emotions that come into the … Continue reading How women can learn to accept and embrace their postpartum body →
Breastfeeding has many benefits for babies and also for moms. The antibodies in breastmilk help protect babies from illness. Breastmilk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein to help babies continue to grow. The research and evidence is clear, breast milk is the best food for infants and breastfeeding is associated … Continue reading Choosing the right formula for your baby →
The longer a child has a seizure after 5 minutes, the harder it is to stop with medications. This fact is why developing protocols and eliminating barriers for Emergency Medical services to provide anti-seizure rescue medications quickly is so important. Primary Children’s’ Emergency Department hopes a new clinical trial will further empower EMS pre-hospital providers … Continue reading Researching a change into pediatric seizure protocol for EMS providers →
The ways that women experience menstrual periods vary from person to person. Symptoms may vary quite a bit and the intensity of those symptoms may vary from month to month. Jade Elliott spoke with Leah Moses, CNM, Intermountain Healthcare, about uterine fibroids and endometriosis on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. “Some patients describe … Continue reading Painful periods, heavy bleeding could be uterine fibroids or endometriosis →
Menstrual cramps are common for women who experience periods. Sometimes, the range of normal discomfort may interfere with daily life, and leave some wondering if or when they should see a provider, or if what they are experiencing is normal. Jade Elliott spoke with Leah Moses, a certified nurse midwife with Intermountain Healthcare, about how … Continue reading Dealing with Painful Menstrual Cramps →
Parenting is hard. When it comes to increasing positive outcomes for families, research shows that the following five strengths play a major role in engaging parents and building the best outcomes for children. Jade Elliott spoke with Trisha Reynolds, Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Services Administrator, Division of Child and Family Services, about what parents can do. Parental … Continue reading Five protective factors that will help your kids throughout their lives →
After a woman has had a baby and is recovering at home, she might be concerned about her abdominal muscles and if they’ll return somewhat to their pre-pregnancy shape and how and when to return to exercising those abs. Jade Elliott spoke with Janelle Hayes, a physical therapist with Intermountain Healthcare, to help new moms … Continue reading How to safely return to abdominal exercises postpartum →
The Division of Services for People with Disabilities provides a wide range of services to help those with disabilities participate more fully in their communities and lead self-determined lives. Jade Elliott spoke with Jamie Douglas, Department of Human Services, about how parents of children with disabilities can apply for disability services. Download & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Want … Continue reading Applying for Disability Services →
A woman’s body goes through all kinds of physical changes during pregnancy and childbirth. Some of those changes are to the pelvic floor muscles, which support the increasing size and weight of the baby during pregnancy. After pregnancy and childbirth, it can take some time for those muscles to recover and get back in shape. … Continue reading Pelvic floor physical therapists can treat common post-pregnancy symptoms →
Most people feel comfortable talking about health topics like nutrition and physical activity. They’re part of our everyday conversations. Since talking about physical health is such a normal part of our conversations, we’re also usually comfortable talking about times we’re just not our best or are struggling in these areas. We do lots of things … Continue reading Three things you can do if your mental health is suffering as a parent →
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Like other kinds of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how the body processes glucose or sugar, causing glucose levels to be higher than they should be. Jade Elliott sits down with Emily Hart Hayes, a Certified Nurse Midwife with Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of … Continue reading What you need to know about gestational diabetes →
Pre-term births can happen to any expectant mother. Doctors say right now, they do not know all of the causes of pre-term birth, but there are some risk factors that can increase the chance of one. Jade Elliott sat down with Sean Esplin, MD, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Intermountain Healthcare, to discuss pre-term birth, the … Continue reading What we know about preterm birth and how to prevent it →
When you have young kids, sleep is an essential part of your survival as a parent. When your kids sleep well, you sleep well. Thankfully, a bedtime routine can help your kids sleep better. Instead of letting your kids fall asleep whenever and wherever, a bedtime routine can bring structure and security to your child’s … Continue reading Establishing a bedtime routine →
Screens and media are everywhere and can be a powerful tool for your child’s learning and play. However, nothing can replace face-to-face interaction and play with your child. Jade Elliott sat down with Kaitlin Carpenter, MD, a pediatrician with Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss screen time guidelines … Continue reading Introducing screens and media to your babies and toddlers →
A newborn screening is a mandatory screening for all of our Utah babies. Currently, the Utah Department of Health tests for over 40 different disorders. If these disorders aren’t caught and treated, then they can lead to health issues, brain damage, or possibly death. Jade Elliott sat down with Kari Weiss from the Utah Department … Continue reading The mandatory newborn screenings all Utah babies receive →
It’s important to make sure parents and babies are happy and healthy. New parents are sometimes diagnosed with depression or anxiety. An infant’s mental health can impact their overall development. Jade Elliott sits down with Heather Kunz, social worker, Salt Lake County Health Department, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to talk … Continue reading Maintaining good mental health in parents and infants →
When women are thinking about getting pregnant or first find out they’re pregnant, all kinds of thoughts, questions and worries might run through their heads. Even though they might have friends, sisters or mothers who’ve had children, this is the first time they’re really thinking about themselves and what to expect and what might happen … Continue reading Don’t worry, most pregnancies are normal →
Traveling with babies can be both fun and stressful. Jade Elliott spoke with Kaitlin Carpenter, MD, a pediatrician with Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss some helpful tips to make the travel process more manageable. Car rides Make sure that infants are always in a rear-facing car seat. Get … Continue reading Traveling with babies and toddlers this holiday season →
Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is offering virtual car seat checks to help parents anywhere in the Intermountain West learn to properly install and use car seats to protect their babies. Jade Elliott spoke with Jessica Strong, Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, and Michelle Jamison, Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, to learn about the virtual car seat checks. … Continue reading Virtual car seat checks to help keep babies safe →
When you’re pregnant, you’ll likely have a lot of questions about what is happening to your body during each trimester and what is happening with your baby’s development week by week. Jade Elliott spoke with Leah Moses, a certified nurse midwife with Intermountain Healthcare, about some of the most common questions she has women ask … Continue reading What to expect during the third trimester of pregnancy →
When you’re pregnant, you’ll likely have a lot of questions about what is happening to your body during each trimester and what is happening with your baby’s development week by week. Jade Elliott spoke with Leah Moses, a certified nurse midwife with Intermountain Healthcare, about some of the most common questions she has women ask … Continue reading What to expect during the second trimester of pregnancy →
When you find out you’re pregnant, you’ll likely have a lot of questions about what is happening to your body and what is happening with your baby’s development. Jade Elliott spoke with Leah Moses, a certified nurse midwife with Intermountain Healthcare, about some of the most common questions she has women ask when they come … Continue reading What to expect the first trimester of pregnancy →
While flu was largely absent last winter, the CDC projects it will come back this year, at the same time COVID-19 will continue to circulate in Utah. To help keep children and families healthy, experts are recommending flu vaccines for people ages 6 months and older as soon as possible. Flu vaccines are available now … Continue reading Getting the flu vaccine is more important than ever →
Many infants and toddlers experience fear or anxiety. What may be challenging to parents is to know how to soothe their little ones. Because infants cannot soothe themselves, primary caretakers do that for them – and that helps young children eventually internalize an ability to self-soothe, said Dr. Merrill Kingston, pediatric psychologist at Intermountain Primary … Continue reading Helping your children with fears and anxiety →
Toddlers love to snack. But many grab-and-go snacks popular with busy families are processed and contain excess sugar and sodium that can lead to poor eating habits and health concerns later in life. There are easy ways to engage your toddler in snack time and teach them to eat right early on, said Sara Fausett, … Continue reading Healthy toddler snack time →
Baby’s transition to solid foods can be a source of stress for parents – or the most natural thing in the world. The key: Don’t force it. Instead, allow baby choices and a fun introduction to food, said Sara Fausett, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Intermountain Cedar City Hospital. Jade Elliott spoke with Sara Fausett … Continue reading Baby’s first foods: How to form healthy eaters →
What happens during prenatal visits is different depending on how far along you are in your pregnancy. You should schedule your first prenatal visit around 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy (2-4 weeks after a missed period). Early and regular prenatal visits help your midwife or doctor will check your health and the growth of … Continue reading What to expect at prenatal appointments →
There’s a whole range of emotions that women experience when they decide to do a home pregnancy test and it comes back positive. Women may feel nervous, surprised, excited, relieved, afraid, happy, overwhelmed or any combination of those all at once. You might not know what to do first! Jade Elliott spoke with Emily Hart … Continue reading What to do after your pregnancy test comes back positive →
Toddlers and tantrums go hand in hand. As children grow, however, some tantrums teeter into aggressive behavior. “Parents often wonder how they can address a toddler’s biting or hitting, or help calm severe emotional outbursts,” said Dr. Peter Lindgren, a pediatrician with Intermountain Healthcare. “A good starting point is to address the specific behavior, help … Continue reading What to do about your toddler’s aggressive behavior →
With school starting next month, experts are concerned that COVID-19 cases could rise among children, especially with the prevalence of the Delta variant which transmits much more easily. While COVID vaccines are available to kids ages 12 and up, it’s not yet available to younger children. Jade Elliott spoke with Katrina Jensen, a pediatric nurse with … Continue reading Keep kids safe as they head back to school with masking, COVID vaccine →
Surrogate motherhood is the practice when a woman bears a child on behalf of another person who is not able to carry a baby. It typically occurs via in vitro fertilization. Jade Elliott spoke with Dr. Barney, the OB/Gyn who delivered the baby carried by surrogate mother Brianna Bigelow for mom Jenny Lowe about surrogacy on … Continue reading Talking with your doctor about surrogate motherhood →
Jenny Lowe is a cancer survivor who sought a surrogate mother to carry her baby following in-vitro fertilization. Brianna Bigelow is the mother of twins conceived through in-vitro fertilization and chose to serve as a surrogate mother for the Lowes who’d experienced infertility. Jade Elliott spoke with Jenny and Brianna about the incredible journey that … Continue reading Surrogate motherhood: The journey of two women →
Since 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that infants be placed on their backs to sleep at night and during naps. The Back to Sleep and Safe Sleep campaigns have contributed to a 40 percent decrease in sudden infant death syndrome in the U.S. Pediatric experts around the world also recommend babies spend time on … Continue reading Why tummy time is important for your baby’s development →
Toddlers can say the sweetest things, the most outlandish things – and things that could be considered rude. Such moments can make parents feel awkward, and maybe not know how to respond. So how can you help teach good manners to your toddler? And what should you do when your toddler’s actions are rude? Jade … Continue reading Three ways to improve your toddler’s manners →
Families are flocking to swimming pools in the summer heat. Primary Children’s Hospital has some tips on how to keep tots safe around water. “Bringing babies and toddlers to pools or beaches is a wonderful experience for families and children,” said Jessica Strong, community health manager at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. “These are cherished memories … Continue reading Water safety →
As you prepare for childbirth, there’s such a focus on labor and delivery and getting your baby here. It’s so important that delivery happens safely. But many moms may wonder about what happens at the hospital after birth. Jade Elliott spoke with Taylor Hanton, a neonatal nurse practitioner with Intermountain Healthcare, about the special newborn … Continue reading How hospital caregivers help your baby transition to life outside the womb →
Newborn babies often sleep better when swaddled. But how babies are swaddled, and through what age, can make a difference in their long-term sleep patterns — and help reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), said Rachelle Rigby, RN, pediatric medical and surgical services director at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. Jade Elliott spoke … Continue reading Swaddling: How to do it safely and when to stop →
New parents often are worried about their baby’s safety and the risk of SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. But they can reduce the risk of SIDS by what they choose for their baby’s sleep environment, said Rachelle Rigby, RN, pediatric medical and surgical services director at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. Jade Elliott spoke with … Continue reading A no-frills crib can reduce the risk of SIDS →
If you’re pregnant, you may wonder about how you want to deliver your baby, and how you might end up delivering your baby – either vaginally or via Cesarean section. The body is designed for vaginal birth, and most babies are born vaginally, where the baby is delivered from the uterus, inside the pelvis, through … Continue reading Cesarean delivery or vaginal birth – Which is right for you? →
New USDA dietary guidelines are out – and for the first time include the needs of infants and toddlers. Dietary guidelines are updated every five years to help people know what they should eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health, and prevent disease. Jade Elliott spoke with Alyssa Scordo, RDN, Intermountain Healthcare, to discuss the … Continue reading New dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers →
Many babies develop birthmarks in the first few weeks of life. Many of those birthmarks are harmless and will disappear with age. But some will need special treatment to prevent issues as the child grows. Jade Elliott spoke with Dr. Kate Puttgen, Intermountain Healthcare, about birthmarks on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Some … Continue reading What parents should know about birthmarks/Hemangioma →
As the weather warms up, parents and caretakers need to pay extra attention to protect children from accidental heatstroke in cars. People should never leave a child in a vehicle – even for a minute – to prevent unintended injury or even death. Jade Elliott spoke with Jessica Strong, community health manager at Intermountain Primary Children’s … Continue reading Prevent heat stroke in vehicles →
It’s nice to open the windows to let fresh spring air circulate the home. But open windows also bring hidden dangers for children, said Jessica Strong, community health manager at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. “Windows are a fall hazard for kids, and the consequences can be severe,” Strong said. “Window screens are a great way … Continue reading Keep kids safe from window falls this spring →
Bonding with a new baby is critical. But when the baby’s bond with the mother is very strong, dads may feel as if they are less important in the baby’s life. Jade Elliott spoke with Dr. Neal Davis, pediatrician and medical director of pediatric community-based care for Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of the Baby … Continue reading How dads can bond with baby →
When you find out you’re pregnant, it seems to change everything. Suddenly you’re thinking not just about yourself, but about the baby you’re carrying. You may have questions about what substances or environmental exposures may be harmful to you or your baby while you’re pregnant. There’s the usual medical advice about avoiding alcohol or illegal … Continue reading Avoiding toxic substances during pregnancy →
If you’re pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant have you ever wondered if air pollution might have an effect on your unborn baby? Jade Elliott spoke with Virginia Homewood, an OB/Gyn with Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to provide some important tips to help you reduce your exposure to … Continue reading Air pollution and pregnancy: Why it’s important to reduce your exposure →
If you’re over age 21 and have had a well-woman exam, you’ve probably had a pap smear. It’s a quick test, and can be briefly uncomfortable, but what does it check for and how often should you get one? Jade Elliott spoke with Martie Nightingale, a certified nurse-midwife with Intermountain Healthcare, to answer your questions … Continue reading What if my pap smear is abnormal? →
Weight gain during pregnancy occurs because you’re growing another human and a placenta. Your blood volume also increases. Many women are concerned about losing that extra weight after childbirth. Jade Elliott spoke with Martie Nightingale, certified nurse midwife with Intermountain Healthcare, who is also a plant-based endurance athlete and certified yoga instructor, to help answer … Continue reading Safe weight loss after childbirth →
All types of women become pregnant, those who have a regular exercise routine, or those who exercise sporadically or not at all. There are also women who have jobs that require a lot of physical activity. That means pregnant women have all types of questions about what kinds of physical activities they engage in. Jade … Continue reading Exercising while pregnant: why it’s good for you and how to do it safely →
You might not be aware, but if you’re pregnant, it’s important to be tested for a common bacteria called Group B Strep before delivering your baby. You could have Strep B and not even know it and pass it along to your baby. jade Elliott spoke with Taylor Hanton, a neonatal nurse practitioner with Intermountain … Continue reading Protecting your baby from Group B Strep during pregnancy and childbirth →
High blood pressure is very common. According to the Centers for Disease Control about half of Americans have high blood pressure. And many of them may not know it. That’s why it’s known as the silent killer. If you’re pregnant and have high blood pressure, you need to know you have it, so you can … Continue reading Managing high blood pressure during pregnancy to keep you and your baby safe →
By the time your child is 5-years-old , he or she will want to please friends, will likely to sing and dance and will show more independence. Jade Elliott spoke with Carrie Martinez, Utah Department of Health, to discuss the important milestones your child should reach by 5-years-old and tools to help parents on this … Continue reading Developmental milestones your child should reach by 5-years-old →
By the time your child is 4-years- old, he or she will be playing with other children, playing make-believe and tells stories. Jade Elliott spoke with Carrie Martinez, Utah Department of Health, to discuss the important milestones your child should reach by 4-years- old and tools to help parents on this episode of the Baby … Continue reading Developmental milestones for 4-year-old children →
By the time your baby is 3-years-old, he or she should be able to do a variety of new things such as dressing themselves and carrying on a simple conversation. Jade Elliott spoke with Carrie Martinez, Utah Department of Health, to discuss the important milestones your child should reach by 3-years-old and tools to help … Continue reading Developmental milestones for 3-year-old children →
By the time your baby is 24 months old, he or she should be showing more independence and saying basic sentences. Jade Elliott spoke with Carrie Martinez, Utah Department of Health, to discuss the important milestones your child should reach by 24 months old and tools to help parents on this episode of the Baby … Continue reading Developmental milestones for 24 month old children →
By the time your baby is 18 months old, he or she should be able to do a variety of new things such as walking and use a spoon. Jade Elliott spoke with Carrie Martinez, Utah Department of Health, to discuss the important milestones your child should reach by 18 months old and tools to … Continue reading 18 month old developmental milestones →
COVID-19 is a real threat to anybody, including pregnant women. Pregnant women are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 and death, compared to non-pregnant people. Additionally, pregnant women with COVID-19 might be at increased risk for other adverse outcomes, such as preterm birth (delivering the baby earlier than 37 weeks). Jade Elliott … Continue reading COVID-19 and pregnancy →
If you’re pregnant, the best thing is to get more information so you can evaluate the risks and benefits of getting or not getting the COVID-19 vaccine. People are worried because we don’t have a lot of experience and data about pregnant women and the type of vaccine being used for the COVID-19 vaccine. Pregnant … Continue reading Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you’re pregnant? →
By the time your baby is 12 months old, he or she should be able to do a variety of new things such as saying a few simple words and playing games. Jade Elliott spoke with Carrie Martinez, Utah Department of Health, to discuss the important milestones your child should reach by 12 months old … Continue reading Developmental milestones your baby should reach by 12 months old →
By the time your baby is six months old, he or she should be able to do a variety of new things such as rolling over and recognize faces. Jade Elliott spoke with Carrie Martinez, Utah Department of Health, to discuss the important milestones your child should reach by six months old and tools to … Continue reading Developmental milestones your baby should reach by 6 months old →
You may not be thinking about preparing your baby for school when he or she is still in diapers, but the Early Childhood Utah Program at the Utah Department of Health, says that making sure your baby meets developmental milestones helps get your baby ready for success throughout his or her lifetime. The Department of … Continue reading The Ages and Stages Questionnaire →
It’s an exciting time when you first get the results from a pregnancy test and find out you’re pregnant. Most pregnancies are normal, but during those first few weeks it’s not that uncommon to experience a miscarriage. Such news can be devastating. Jade Elliott spoke with Dr. Jessica Page, a maternal fetal medicine physician with … Continue reading Recovering after a miscarriage →
Losing a baby late in your pregnancy is devastating. Understanding why fetal demise sometimes occurs is a complex topic that continues to be studied. Jade Elliott spoke with Dr. Jessica Page, a maternal fetal medicine specialist with Intermountain Healthcare who cares for patients with high risk pregnancies and has studied stillbirths, to discuss what we … Continue reading Stillbirths and coping with late pregnancy loss →
What if you have diabetes or high blood pressure or an autoimmune disease like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis and you want to get pregnant? Or what if you become pregnant and have one of those chronic conditions? If so, you probably have lots of questions. Jade Elliott spoke with Dr. Helen Feltovich, a maternal fetal … Continue reading Managing chronic conditions during pregnancy →
Predicting when your baby will be born and whether she’ll arrive early, on time or late has been a mystery since the time of Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician known as the father of medicine, who developed the Hippocratic Oath, still accepted by physicians today. Medical experts in 2020 are still trying to solve the … Continue reading Preventing preterm birth →
Before you know it, your baby has teeth! But it turns out that those beautiful new teeth painstakingly working their way through your baby’s gums are already at risk of tooth decay as soon as they appear. You may hear lots of advice from other parents about using bottles and sippy cups before your child … Continue reading Preventing tooth decay in young children →
It’s exciting when your baby gets a first tooth! But it’s a long and somewhat painful process before your baby has enough teeth to start really chewing food. But with that discomfort in your baby’s gums, you may wonder when it’s time to start brushing those new teeth. Jade Elliott spoke with Dr. Hans Reinemer, … Continue reading Brushing your child’s teeth →
By nature, motherhood is an emotional journey filled with daily choices about how to raise your kids and how you are as a mother to your children. Because we love our children, we have strong emotions about these decisions, and because these decisions have an impact on our lives and the lives of our children, … Continue reading Mom shaming: Why it hurts more than it helps →
Being pregnant for the first time or being a first-time mom means a woman will be making a lot of changes. You now have another person’s needs to care for and think about, besides managing your own personal needs. It’s a big adjustment that can be even harder with the added stresses of a global … Continue reading Virtual support group teaches moms self-care and stress management tools →
When you have a new baby, many new moms have a lot of questions about what is normal and healthy for babies. Since babies can’t talk, you are left wondering what your baby needs and if he or she is developing properly. That’s why taking your baby to all of their well-child check-ups with their … Continue reading How to know if your baby is seeing properly →
When you’re pregnant, you’re more at risk for getting the flu. And the flu can have serious effects on both mom and baby. Jade Elliott spoke with Celeste Thomas, a certified nurse midwife with Intermountain Healthcare, about the risks for pregnant women during flu season and how you can protect yourself on this episode of … Continue reading Flu and pregnancy →
Food allergies can cause serious and even deadly reactions in kids, so it’s important to know how to feed a child with food allergies and to prevent reactions. Jade Elliott spoke with Dr. Thad Abbott, Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast about how food allergies effect kids and how to … Continue reading Food allergies and kids →
When you have a new baby, many new moms have a lot of questions about what is normal and healthy for babies. Since babies can’t talk, you are left wondering what your baby needs and if he or she is developing properly. That’s why taking your baby to all of their well-child check-ups with their … Continue reading How to know if your baby is hearing properly →
Just as it’s a personal decision about whether to breastfeed, deciding when to wean your baby or stop breastfeeding is also a personal decision. Jade Elliott spoke with Michele Carnesecca, a registered nurse and certified lactation consultant with Intermountain Healthcare, about how and when to wean your baby. How long to breastfeed As for how … Continue reading How and when to wean your baby →
When you’re pregnant and you think about delivering your baby, you might worry about the pain during childbirth. But many women might not think too much about the pain that can continue after childbirth. Right after you have a baby, whether you’ve had a regular vaginal delivery or if you’ve had a Caesarean section, which … Continue reading Postpartum pain management: five simple ways to relieve pain after childbirth →
It seems like more people are expecting twins these days, and there are stories on the news about triplets, quads and more. What’s going on here? And what should moms know if they’re expecting multiples? If you’re expecting more than one baby or think you might end up with multiples due to beginning fertility medication … Continue reading Expecting twins or multiples →
Having a first baby is exciting. Having a second baby and introducing them to the sibling brings its own set of stresses for some. How will the sibling respond? How best to introduce the baby to the family? Jade Elliott spoke with Peter Lindgren, pediatrician, Intermountain Healthcare, to learn about the best ways to introduce a … Continue reading Helping siblings adjust to a new baby →
So, you’re excited to be pregnant. You’re supposed to be glowing, but instead you look kind of green. If you feel nauseous or you just threw up, it’s probably morning sickness. Jade Elliott spoke with Hannele Laine, here an OB/Gyn from Intermountain Healthcare To help you know how to make it through morning sickness. Morning … Continue reading Making it through morning sickness →
Bringing home a new baby is an exciting time for everyone in the family, and often a time with many questions. Jade Elliott talked down with Dr. Kaitlin Carpenter a pediatrician from Intermountain Healthcare, to help guide new parents through those first few days when you may feel excited, yet overwhelmed about caring for this … Continue reading Newborn care: the first few days at home →
If pregnancy can make you more tired, why is it sometimes so hard to get a good night’s sleep? Jade Elliott spoke with Hannele Laine, an OB/Gyn from Intermountain Healthcare, about the reasons many women experience sleep challenges during pregnancy and some strategies to help you get a better night’s sleep. Sleep disturbances are common … Continue reading Sleep strategies for pregnant moms →
Pregnant women have a lot to think about during the three trimesters of pregnancy. Their changing body, preparing for labor and delivery, planning for the arrival of their baby and then caring for their newborn afterward. It’s easy for women to forget about the “fourth” trimester, or the recovery period for women after childbirth. There’s … Continue reading Tips for a healthy postpartum recovery →
This week is World Breastfeeding week. It is a global campaign to raise awareness and inform people on the importance of breastfeeding. Jade Elliott spoke with Hollie Wharton, DNP, CNM, WHNP, Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife with Intermountain Healthcare on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss how to succeed at … Continue reading Breastfeeding →
You don’t think much about your teeth unless there’s a problem. For babies who can’t communicate yet with words, teething can be a difficult time. Their gums become inflamed and tender as the teeth get closer to the surface and they take time to erupt or fully break through the gums. Jade Elliott spoke with Pediatrician, … Continue reading Tips and tricks for when your baby is teething →
When the weather is pleasant outside, many people open their windows to let the breeze in. While the fresh air feels good, open windows can pose a danger to young children. Jade Elliott spoke with Jessica Strong, Community Health Manager, Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, to discuss window safety and how to protect your kids on this … Continue reading Keep kids safe from window falls →
Introducing your baby to solid foods is an exciting milestone for you and for baby. But when and how should you introduce table foods? Jade Elliott sat down with Tyson Tidwell, a pediatrician with Intermountain Healthcare to talk about tips on how you can create healthy eating habits with your child’s first bites. The best … Continue reading When Is Your Baby Ready for Solid Food? →
Being a child in a hospital can be scary – especially if you see people dressed in personal protective equipment worn for COVID-19 protection – the kind of equipment kids may see in a sci-fi movie. Enter Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital child life specialists, an artistically-inclined nurse practitioner, and a splash of color – and … Continue reading Helping young patients cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through coloring →
It’s never too early to start reading with your baby. Reading with your baby has multiple benefits. Jade Elliott sat down with Tyson Tidwell, a pediatrician with Intermountain Healthcare, to talk not only about why to read with your baby, but also tips for how and when to do it. Why reading to your baby is … Continue reading Reading with your baby →
Summer weather invites us to enjoy activities with our children, but we need to be extra careful about keeping them safe. This means never leaving a child in a vehicle – even for a minute – to prevent accidental heat stroke and even death. Jade Elliott spoke with Jessica Strong, Community Health Manager, Intermountain Primary … Continue reading Never leave a child in a hot car, even for a minute →
There’s nothing like the pure, beautiful, soft skin of a baby! But your baby’s skin is still developing and that makes it very sensitive and prone to some skin conditions. Jade Elliott sat down with Dylan Alston, a dermatologist with Intermountain Healthcare to help us learn about some common baby skin conditions, and know which … Continue reading Common baby skin conditions →
After children learn to crawl they start to pull up into standing position. This indicates that they could be getting ready to start walking. Jade Elliott sat down with Jackie Swan, Early Intervention Program Director, Summit County Health Department, to discuss how parents can help prepare their child to start walking on this episode of the … Continue reading Encouraging your baby to walk →
A newborn screening is a mandatory screening for all of our Utah babies. Currently, the Utah Department of Health tests for over 40 different disorders. If these disorders aren’t caught and treated, then they can lead to health issues, brain damage, or possibly death. Jade Elliott sat down with Kari Weiss from the Utah Department … Continue reading Newborn screenings →
When you’re pregnant, your skin changes. Sometimes it’s more than just having a healthy glow about you. You might not be so happy about things like stretch marks, dark spots, acne, rashes. Are these changes normal? Are they permanent? Jade Elliott say down with Dylan Alston, a dermatologist with Intermountain Healthcare on this episode of … Continue reading Skin changes during pregnancy →
As schools are closed and social distancing continues during the coronavirus pandemic, more kids than usual are playing outside their homes, often at unexpected times of day. That’s why it’s more important than ever to keep kids safe. This means using Spot the Tot safety techniques to help prevent accidental back-overs or front-overs, and making … Continue reading Spot the Tot and helmet safety →
Being pregnant for the first time or being a first-time mom means a woman will be making a lot of changes. You now have another person’s needs to care for and think about, besides managing your own personal needs. Plus, when you’re pregnant and after you deliver your baby, your hormone levels are changing. On … Continue reading Postpartum depression amid the coronavirus pandemic →
If you’re pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have questions about your prenatal clinic visits and staying healthy. To help you and other patients stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Intermountain Healthcare has modified some of the OB prenatal appointments to include video visits in addition to your in-person visits if you have an … Continue reading Telehealth prenatal visits are a great option for low-risk moms anytime and during the coronavirus pandemic →
Medical teams are still learning about COVID’s impact on children. While the majority of children have a relatively mild illness, children with complex health care needs sometimes have more symptoms. Some examples of conditions with more complex needs include asthma or other lung conditions requiring medication or ventilators, heart conditions, and diabetes. That’s why pediatricians … Continue reading Kids with chronic disease can safely access care during the coronavirus pandemic →
If you’re pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have questions or concerns about your upcoming delivery in the hospital and keeping yourself and your family healthy. Jade Elliott spoke with Angela Anderson, a certified nurse midwife with Intermountain Healthcare, to answer some common questions women may have as they anticipate delivering their baby during … Continue reading It’s safe to deliver babies in the hospital during the coronavirus pandemic →
As families commit to staying home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, pediatricians want to remind parents to continue critical medical care including newborn care and well-child checkups involving childhood vaccines. It’s important that children maintain their vaccination schedule to stay safe and healthy. Pediatrician offices have created ways to allow well children to safely … Continue reading Maintain well-child checkups, immunizations amid the coronavirus pandemic →
When you have young kids, sleep is an essential part of your survival as a parent. When your kids sleep well, you sleep well. Thankfully, a bedtime routine can help your kids sleep better. Instead of letting your kids fall asleep whenever and wherever, a bedtime routine can bring structure and security to your child’s … Continue reading How a bedtime routine can help your kids sleep →
The Child Care Task Force has created a new program called One Utah Child Care to meet child care needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the dismissal of schools and closures of some child care centers, employees who are vital to maintaining the health and safety of Utahns are in need of options for their … Continue reading Childcare during the coronavirus pandemic →
Every pregnancy has about a 3-5% chance having a baby with a major birth defect, that’s about 1 in 33 pregnancies. Those birth defects include things like heart defects, spina bifida, and cleft lip and palate. When we talk about all birth defects, those include functional and developmental delays, like autism, in addition to the … Continue reading Birth defects →
COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus that was first identified in December in Wuhan, China, has rapidly spread around the world. As of this writing, more than 100,000 cases have been diagnosed worldwide. Cases have been detected in 36 states in the United States. It is likely it will spread to more locations … Continue reading The coronavirus in children, expectant and nursing mothers →
Anyone with children knows they tend to get sick, especially this time of year. For parents it can be hard to know when to keep a child home from school and see a doctor, or when they should go to school. Jade Elliott sat down with Dr. Shellie Ring a pediatrician with Intermountain Healthcare to … Continue reading When to keep your child home from daycare or school and when to see a doctor →
Receiving news of an impending pregnancy loss is devastating. You may experience a variety of emotions and have a lot of questions about what may happen and what to do next. That’s why the Angel Watch program was started more than 20 years ago. Jade Elliott sat down with Amelia Hopkin, a licensed clinical social … Continue reading When your unborn baby is not expected to live →
For moms that want more specific education classes related to childbirth, Intermountain Hospitals offer a variety of classes by location. Jade Elliott talks specifics about those classes with Kathy Credille, RN, MSN, with the Intermountain Healthcare Learning Network on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Some of the specialized classes related to childbirth … Continue reading Specialized classes to help moms and families prepare for a new baby →
WIC supports lower income families with over four decades of proven success by improving health outcomes for women, infants and children. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program designed to help pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of 5 eat well and stay healthy. Jade Elliott sat down with JoDell Geilmann-Parke, WIC Outreach Coordinator for … Continue reading WIC Program →
Sooner or later your baby or child will be exposed to germs and may end up getting sick. If your baby goes to daycare or to other places they may interact with many children such as a church nursery, play group or public play areas, they may get sick at a younger age, but that … Continue reading Keeping your child healthy at daycare →
It’s not something that is often talked about, but alcohol use can impact dads and dads-to-be. Jade Elliot sat down with Marcela Smid, MD, maternal-fetal medicine, University of Utah Health, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss the negative effects of heavy alcohol use in dads. For healthy men under the … Continue reading Dads and alcohol →
Going through miscarriages can be very difficult. It’s important to understand that a miscarriage is not your fault. Miscarriage can’t be prevented and are usually due to a developmental problem or a chromosomal abnormality. 10–25 percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and one to five percent of women experience two or more pregnancy losses that … Continue reading Miscarriages →
There are a lot of reasons for women to track their menstrual cycle. In the last few years a lot of period tracker smart phone apps have been developed. There’s even one in the health app standardly included on the iPhone. Jade Elliott sat down with certified nurse midwife, Emily Hart Hayes from Intermountain Healthcare, … Continue reading Period tracker apps →
When you find out you’re pregnant for the first time, there are so many things to think about like finding out the gender, choosing baby equipment and decorating the nursery. But don’t forget about the most important event – the birth. Many women are nervous about labor. One of the best ways to help calm … Continue reading Childbirth education classes →
Screens and media are everywhere and can be a powerful tool for your child’s learning and play. However, nothing can replace face-to-face interaction and play with your child. Jade Elliott sat down with Kaitlin Carpenter, MD, a pediatrician with Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss screen time guidelines for … Continue reading Screen time for babies and toddlers →
Infertility affects about 15% of couples. Infertility is considered the failure to become pregnant within one year of unprotected intercourse for women under the age of 35 and within six months of trying for women over 35. Jade Elliott sat down with Megan Link, MD, reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist, University of Utah Health, on this episode … Continue reading Infertility →
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is the term used to describe all types of abuse, neglect, and other potentially traumatic experiences that occur to people under the age of 18. ACEs are unfortunately quite common; two out of three people have at least one emotional injury during childhood, meaning this essentially effects every family. Jade Elliott … Continue reading Adverse Childhood Experiences →
When women are thinking about getting pregnant or first find out they’re pregnant, all kinds of thoughts, questions and worries might run through their heads. Even though they might have friends, sisters or mothers who’ve had children, this is the first time they’re really thinking about themselves and what to expect and what might happen … Continue reading Most pregnancies are normal →
Bringing your new baby home is an exciting and stressful time for the whole family, including your family pet. Whether it is a dog, cat, bird, fish, or any other animal, there will be changes for you and for them when a new baby comes home. Jade Elliott sits down with Kaitlin Carpenter, MD, a pediatrician with … Continue reading Introducing babies to pets →
It’s important to make sure parents and babies are happy and healthy. New parents are sometimes diagnosed with depression or anxiety. An infant’s mental health can impact their overall development. Jade Elliott sits down with Heather Kunz, social worker, Salt Lake County Health Department, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to talk about … Continue reading Parental and infant mental health →
When you find out you’re pregnant you are faced with many choices. One of those choices is whether to have a physician or midwife care for you during your pregnancy and birth. Depending on where you live, you might think that only physicians care for women in pregnancy but, midwives are a safe choice for … Continue reading Is a midwife right for you? →
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Epilepsy is prevalent worldwide. Jade Elliott sits down with Margo Thurman, Executive Director, Epilepsy Foundation of Utah, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss epilepsy, when it begins and some of the causes. In the U. S., 3.4 million have epilepsy. In Utah, approximately 30,000. Worldwide … Continue reading Kids and epilepsy →
Traveling with babies can be both fun and stressful. Jade Elliott sat down with Kaitlin Carpenter, MD, a pediatrician with Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss some helpful tips to make the travel process more manageable. Car rides • Make sure that infants are always in a rear-facing car … Continue reading Traveling with babies and toddlers →
Having a baby is a major life change and a big adjustment, not just for moms, but for dads too. Being a postpartum parent puts you at slightly higher risk of depression. We hear a lot about postpartum depression in moms, but dads can have it too. Jade Elliott sat down with Anna McMillan, LCSW, Intermountain … Continue reading Dads and postpartum depression →
A home-visiting program called Parents as Teachers is available for most families. The program provides parents with child development knowledge and parenting support, so they can provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, prevent child abuse and neglect, and increase their children’s school readiness. On this week’s episode of the Baby Your Baby … Continue reading Parents as Teachers program →
Flu season is nearly here, so it’s time to get your flu shot. Jade Elliott sat down with Dr. Per Gesteland, a pediatric hospitalist from the University of Utah School of Medicine and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to discuss the importance of the vaccine and why you … Continue reading Flu season and the influenza vaccination →
Croup is now here in Utah. Most cases of croup are mild, but it can be very serious for infants. Jade Elliott sits down with Dr. Per Gesteland, a pediatric hospitalist from the University of Utah School of Medicine and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast to talk about symptoms … Continue reading Croup →
Birth spacing refers to the time between one child’s birth and the conception of the next pregnancy. On this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast, Jade Elliott sat down with Aimee Nussbaum, Maternal Child Health Director, March of Dimes Utah Market, to discuss why women should wait at least 18 months between pregnancies. What is … Continue reading Birth spacing →
If you would like to prevent pregnancy, there are many different types of birth control options available to you. Depending on your health and needs, you can find a method that will work for you. There are three main types of reversible birth control. Talk to your health care provider to determine which method is … Continue reading Contraception →
Pre-term births can happen to any expectant mother. Doctors says right now, they do not know all of the causes of pre-term birth, but there are some risk factors that can increase the chance of one. Jade Elliott sat down with Sean Esplin, MD, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Intermountain Healthcare, to discuss pre-term birth, the causes … Continue reading Preventing pre-term births →
Cooler weather is coming and kids will be playing indoors more often. Whether you have young children who visit or you’re bringing home a new baby, fall is a good time to reduce the risk of injury inside your house. It’s also good to make sure your safety efforts and devices are up to standard … Continue reading Childproofing your home →
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Like other kinds of diabetes, gestational diabetes affects how the body processes glucose or sugar, causing glucose levels to be higher than they should be. Jade Elliott sits down with Emily Hart Hayes, a Certified Nurse Midwife with Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of the … Continue reading Gestational diabetes →
Some women have risk factors before pregnancy or events that happen during pregnancy that make their pregnancy high-risk. Jade Elliott sits down with Dr. Sean Esplin, a Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist with Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Together they discuss high-risk pregnancies and what to do if you are at high … Continue reading High-risk pregnancies →
KUTV’s Jade Elliott is the new host of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Jade joined 2News after spending most of her news career in eastern Washington from Spokane to most recently back in her hometown, the Tri-Cities, where she was the main morning news anchor for KAPP/KVEW-TV. Jade is a wife and mom and, when … Continue reading Meet Jade Elliott, the new host of the Baby Your Baby Podcast →
It’s exiting for parents to watch their baby grow and learn. During the first year, new parents will see a lot of changes in their baby from learning to smile to crawling. Holly Menino sits down with Jackie Swan, the early Intervention Program Director at Summit County Health Department, on this episode of the Baby Your … Continue reading Developmental milestones →
Alcohol use is a common question for newly pregnant women or breastfeeding moms. Even though most people know to avoid alcohol in pregnancy, many people don’t know the details about alcohol use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Holly Menino sits down with Al Romeo, RN, PhD; a registered nurse w with the Utah Department of Health’s MotherToBaby/Pregnancy Risk … Continue reading Alcohol use before and during pregnancy →
Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder. About 1 in 800 babies are born with it. Holly Menino sits down with Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Luthy, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Utah and works in the University Pediatric Clinic and the University Hospital Nursery, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Together, … Continue reading Down syndrome →
Child abuse is something we don’t talk much about, but we need to talk about in order to stop it. Holly Menino sits down with Dr. Corey Rood, a child abuse pediatrician at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Primary Children’s Hospital, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Together they discuss … Continue reading Recognizing and preventing child abuse →
When your child is between the age of 18 months and 3-years-old, it’s time to start thinking about potty training. The best time to start is when your child starts to show an interest in the potty. Holly Menino sits down with Jackie Swan, the early Intervention Program Director at Summit County Health Department on this … Continue reading Potty Training →
If you are returning to work after having a baby, you will need to start planning weeks ahead of time. Sometimes, you even need to start while you’re still pregnant. Holly Menino sat down with nurse Dani Kurtz from Intermountain Moms on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Together, they discuss how to … Continue reading Post-maternity leave →
When your partner is getting ready to give birth for the first time, Dads or significant others may not know what to expect or how to be involved or even wonder how much their being involved makes a difference. Studies prove that when fathers or partners are involved before, during and after a baby’s birth … Continue reading How partners can help during labor, delivery and postpartum →
Some women may consider genetic testing when they are pregnant. Screening and diagnostic tests can help women find out about the genetic abnormalities of their unborn baby. Holly Menino sits down with Lauren Eekhoof, a genetics counselor with Intermountain Healthcare, on this episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast. Together, they discuss how genetic testing … Continue reading Genetic testing →
Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders are fairly common during pregnancy and postpartum. 1 n 7 women have mood disorders. The disorders often begin during pregnancy, but may not be recognized until the postpartum period. Holly Menino sits down with psychiatrist Kelly Irons, MD, from the Intermountain Avenues Women’s Center, on this episode of the Baby Your … Continue reading Postpartum anxiety and OCD →
During pregnancy it is important to eat healthy foods for both you and the baby. Eating a variety of all of the food groups will help you to consume the nutrients that you need for you and your baby to stay healthy. Holly Menino sits down with Danielle Conlon, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Utah … Continue reading Nutrition during pregnancy →
During your third trimester, it is time to start thinking about what to bring to the hospital when you go into labor. There are some essentials that mom and dad need to pack ahead of time, but the hospital will also provide you with some things. Holly Menino sits down with Nurse Diana Jensen from … Continue reading What to bring to the hospital when you go into labor →
Moms may feel like they shouldn’t take medications during pregnancy to protect the baby but, the illness or condition may be more harmful for the baby than the medication. Toughing out an illness usually isn’t better for baby. Holly Menino sits down with Al Romeo, a registered nurse with the Utah Department of Health’s MotherToBaby/Pregnancy Risk … Continue reading Taking medications during pregnancy →
It’s summer — and a great time for families to spend fun days in the sun! Just remember to use extra caution with kids around water and cars to prevent tragedy — especially as we transition to summer and our schedules change. Holly Menino sits down with Jessica Strong, Community Health Manager at Intermountain Primary … Continue reading Summer safety for kids →
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that dental decay is the most prevalent infectious disease in our nation’s children. By the age of three, 5-10% of U.S. children have oral health issues; and by the age of five, about 60% of kids will have had at least one cavity. Children with oral … Continue reading Importance of baby teeth & mom’s oral health →
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is complex condition that refers to a person who has challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and communication — both verbal and nonverbal. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States. Signs of autism usually appear by 2-3 years of … Continue reading Autism spectrum disorder →
It wasn’t what they ordered, but an extra chromosome is what they got. For Jessica and Josh Egan, the news that their baby had Down Syndrome was difficult to receive. However, they now see this change in their order as an upgrade — as described in their birth announcement. In this week’s Baby Your Baby … Continue reading Down syndrome — “Our Sweet Gwendolyn” →
It can be scary as both a parent and a kid if your child needs to have surgery. Many parents have questions about their child undergoing anesthesia. It can also be hard to describe and prepare your child for the experience. In this week’s episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast, Holly Menino heads up … Continue reading Anesthesia & kids →
Welcoming a new baby into your family is one of the most joyous experiences life has to offer, but it can also be one of the most stressful. Many new moms struggle with the baby blues after giving birth, and one in seven moms will suffer from postpartum depression. Holly Menino sits down with Intermountain … Continue reading Postpartum depression — take care of yourself, think SNOWBALL →
In the year 2000, measles was nearly eradicated in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Since then, measles outbreaks have been popping up all over the country despite a vaccine being available. For this week’s Baby Your Baby Podcast, Holly Menino talks with Rich Lakin, the Utah Department of Health’s … Continue reading How vaccines help achieve community immunity →
Is your child sick? If so, they might need some medicine. However, as a parent, it can sometimes be tricky to make sure they’re not getting too much or too little. In this week’s Baby Your Baby Podcast episode, Holly Menino heads up to Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital to talk with Bevan Jensen, PharmD. Together … Continue reading Giving medicine to young kids →
In this week’s episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast, Holly Menino sits down with Nurse Dani from Intermountain Moms to talk about what a woman needs to do before pregnancy and what to do after finding out she’s pregnant. What a woman needs to do before pregnancy: The Centers for Disease Control has challenged … Continue reading What to do before pregnancy & after becoming pregnant →
Baby Your Baby is a program that focuses on making sure expecting mothers get recommended prenatal care. From financial help to preparing for pregnancy, Baby Your Baby helps guide new parents through the pregnancy process, birth, as well as the first few years of being a parent. In this first episode of the Baby Your … Continue reading What is Baby Your Baby? →