Vaccines play a critical role in protecting infants and young children from serious illnesses. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence supporting vaccine safety and effectiveness, some parents still have questions or concerns about vaccinating their infants and children. In today’s episode, Dr. Candis Platt-Houston, Pediatrician at MetroHealth, addresses common vaccine misconceptions, discusses the importance of childhood immunizations and explains how vaccines not only protect individual children but also help safeguard entire communities.

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Motherhood is a transformative journey that deeply affects a woman’s mental health, bringing both joy and significant challenges. However, these struggles aren’t just limited to pregnancy and postpartum. About 12% of women in the U.S. face infertility, which can take a deep emotional toll. In today’s episode, MetroHealth OB-GYN Dr. Alexandra Berra explores common mental health struggles that women may face before conception, during pregnancy and after birth, and how family, friends and other loved ones can provide compassionate care and support during this challenging time.

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New mothers and their families can face various challenges when breastfeeding, including difficulties with milk production, latching and pain. Breast milk is one of the only products that can provide all the nutrients infants need throughout their first year of life. Despite this, only 24% of infants are exclusively breastfed at six months and only 55% of infants receive any amount of breast milk at six months. In today’s episode, Abby Myers, Certified Nurse Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner at MetroHealth, shares her breastfeeding journey and provides insight on common breastfeeding challenges.

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