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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 health issues are more likely to experience oral pain, miss school, and perform poorly academically. 

In this week’s episode of the Baby Your Baby Podcast, Holly Menino heads up to Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital to talk with Dr. Hans Reinemer, DMD, Residency Program Director for Pediatric Dentistry. They discuss the importance of baby teeth and explain why mom’s oral health is extremely important, not just for her own teeth, but to the health of her child’s mouth as well. 

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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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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 age, however some indicators can diagnose autism even earlier. For people with autism, research shows intervention is key to positive outcomes later in life. 

In this week’s Baby Your Baby Podcast, Holly Menino sits down with Colin Kingsbury, the Autism Systems Development Program Manager at the Utah Department of Health, and Dr. Amanda Bakian, Principal Investigator of the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Program in Utah. Together they discuss what parents need to know about autism spectrum disorder. 

Resources:

• Utah Department of Health
• Medical Home Portal
• Utah Parent Center
• Autism Council of Utah 

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 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 Podcast episode, Holly Menino sits down with Jessica and Josh Egan to talk about their journey to becoming parents.  They talk about the emotional roller coaster they went through during IVF, pregnancy, genetic testing, discovering that Baby Gwen had an extra chromosome, and what it was like when they’re birth announcement went viral. 

You can follow Baby Gwen and the Egans on Instagram or Facebook. 

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 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 to Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital to talk with Dr. Erin Hinich, a pediatric anesthesiologist. Together they discuss what parents need to know about anesthesia and kids and how to help prepare your little one if they need surgery. 

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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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 Medical Center’s Diana Jensen, RN in this week’s episode of the Baby Your Baby podcast to talk about Postpartum Depression and how new and expecting moms can manage their mental health by using the acronym SNOWBALL. 

Take Care of Yourself – think SNOWBALL

Remember how to take care of yourself after birth by implementing SNOWBALL.

S is for Sleep – Make sure you’re getting enough rest. When you’re tired you aren’t thinking clearly and your mood may suffer.

N is for Nutrition – Eating food that’s good for you will help you recover and is especially important if you’re breastfeeding.

O is for Omega 3 Fatty Acids – Fish oils have been proven to reduce anxiety and depression in new moms.

W is for Walking – Exercise will improve your mood and help your body recover from giving birth.

B is for Baby Breaks – Take some time away from your baby. It can help you feel more like yourself again.

A is for Adult Time – Spending time with other adults your partner or your friends will help you maintain important relationships.

L is for Liquids – Try to drink at least two quarts of water daily.

L is for Laughter – Remember to laugh and give yourself a break. Life with a new baby requires a sense of humor.

If you or someone you know is experiencing postpartum depression, don’t wait until it’s an emergency! 

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.