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?
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Guests
John Horton, MD
Division Director, General Obstetrics and Gynecology
Emory Healthcare of Atlanta
Clayton Mowrer, D.O., MBA
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)
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