Birthing in the COVID-19 Pandemic with Pediatrician, Julia Brown, MD

In this episode, HeHe is joined by Julia Brown, MD to discuss COVID-19 and newborns/infants! Julia is a local pediatrician at one of the top 5 birthing hospitals in Massachusetts and is sharing what parents need to know in these unprecedented times. HeHe is asking about how coronavirus presents in newborns, the recommendations on separation of birthing parent and baby plus what breastfeeding parents need to know about transmission! Julia shares what parents need to know about fevers, symptoms of COVID-19 and how to begin treating it at home while you make a plan with your medical providers. The conversation also addresses what pregnant people need to know about washing their babies and what to changes to expect during labor!    About Julia: Julia Brown MD is a primary care pediatrician at Newton-Wellesley Family Pediatrics, a private practice in Newton, Massachusetts affiliated with Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Brown completed her medical training at Tufts University School of Medicine and her pediatric residency training at Columbia University-Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital in New York City. After residency she worked for three years at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York in primary care as well as dedicating time to pediatric resident and medical student education. In August, 2019 she returned to her roots in Newton, MA and joined NWFP. Her practices is open to all ages from birth to 21 years of age, and her love for athletics has translated to a particular affinity for sports medicine.   Brought to you by: Primally Pure, Listeners can save 10% with code HEHE10 at checkout!