LISTEN: The risky business of delivering babies

A baby swaddled in a blanket
In 2019, almost 1 in 10 births in Alaska was preterm. (Creative Commons photo by Dru Kelly)

Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are experts in helping mothers deliver healthy babies, even when medical problems put them at a higher risk for complications. Diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety and addiction are unfortunately common problems that threaten healthy pregnancies.

HOST:  Dr. Jillian Woodruff

GUESTS:

  • Dr. Corinna Muller, Maternal Fetal Medicine physician and owner, Aurora Maternal-Fetal Medicine, LLC

LINKS:

PARTICIPATE:

  • Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (10–11 a.m.).
  • Send email to lineone@alaskapublic.org before, during or after the live broadcast (e-mails may be read on air).
  • Post your comment or question below (comments may be read on air).

LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, March 24, 2020, at 10 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, March 24, 2020, at 8 p.m. AKDT

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