Archive - Babies, Explained

Ask This First: How To Choose A Pediatrician For Your Baby

Questions to ask when evaluating whether a pediatric practice works for your family

Jun 16 •

This Week in Baby + Parent Health: maternal mental health, cocaine loving flies, NICU family leave and more

A few deeper dives and a few quick hits — what matters, what to do, and why it’s not all bad.

Jun 9 •

This Week in Baby + Parent Health: UTI tests, a NEC drug, appointment times and more

5 deeper dives and a few quick hits — what matters, what to do, and why it’s not all bad.

Jun 3 •

March 2025

How measles affects babies and pregnant people

Listen now | Congenital and perinatal measles and measles in pregnancy were all previously rare but will now continue to rise. The symptoms vary, but…

Mar 15 •

Babies, Explained

20:12

How measles affects babies and pregnant people

All were previously rare and will now continue to rise. The symptoms vary, but the increased risk of SSPE is terrifying.

Mar 15 •

Yes, your baby needs a vitamin K shot.

Unless you like head bleeds. No, the oral version won't work as well.

Mar 12 •

Babies, Explained

29:06

Yes, your baby needs a Vitamin K shot.

Unless you like head bleeds! This evidence-based injection has saved thousands of lives since 1961. No, the oral version won't work as well.

Mar 10 •

February 2025

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