Inside Pediatrics

Children's Hospital of Alabama
  • 4.4 (12)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS

A podcast series from Children’s of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Inside Pediatrics is a free podcast series featuring specialists at Children’s of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In each episode, we provide education and advice for parents about topics related to health and wellness for children, adolescents and teen

  1. 09/08/2025

    Pediatric Headaches: Types, Effects and Treatment

    For children and adolescents, headaches can be one of the most common and most debilitating conditions. As many as 75% report having headaches at some point, and for some, it affects their lives in significant ways. In this episode, Scott Turner, DNP, describes the most common types of headaches, the challenges they create and how the Children’s of Alabama Headache Clinic is working to help patients who have them.

  2. 08/20/2025

    The Importance of Vaccinations

    In this episode, Children's of Alabama pediatrician Peily Soong, M.D., offers an in-depth look at the vaccinations for measles, whooping cough (pertussis) and polio.

  3. 05/16/2025

    Autism Spectrum Disorder: Early Warning Signs, Impact and Treatment

    Chances are, you’re probably familiar with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD. But what are some of the early warning signs? And what should you do if you see them in your child? In this episode, licensed psychologists Dr. Allison Battaglia and Dr. Laura Stoppelbein answer those questions and more while taking an in-depth look at ASD, its impact and its treatment.

  4. 05/09/2025

    PCOS: What to Know and How Children’s of Alabama Can Help

    Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common reproductive condition in women. It affects between 3% and 15% of women, and it’s a risk factor for infertility and many metabolic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. In this episode, we speak with endocrinologist Christy Foster, M.D., who leads the PCOS Clinic at Children’s of Alabama. She explains the impact of the condition and how her multidisciplinary clinic helps patients who have it. The cause of PCOS is unknown, but it involves a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Symptoms include irregular periods, acne and excess hair growth. There is no cure, but symptoms can be managed with lifestyle changes and medical treatment.

  5. 09/18/2024

    A Team Approach to Fighting Brain Tumors

    The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program at Children’s of Alabama is one of the largest programs of its kind in the U.S. It offers a multidisciplinary team that cares for patients with brain and spinal cord tumors, along with neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition that predisposes children to tumors. In this episode, you’ll hear from the program’s director, Katie Metrock, M.D., who explains the team approach Children’s takes when caring for patients with these conditions.

  6. 08/26/2024

    Inside the Pediatric Clinical Trials Office at Children's of Alabama

    In this episode, Dr. Matthew Kutny explains the work he's doing in the Pediatric Clinical Trials Office at Children's of Alabama and the difference it's making in the lives of children in Alabama and beyond.

  7. 05/07/2024

    The Importance of Reading to Your Kids

    In this episode, Children's of Alabama pediatrician Amy McCollum, M.D., talks about her favorite topic: reading to kids. No matter their age, children can benefit from this fun activity. It helps them bond with their parents, prepare for school and learn crucial skills.

  8. 03/31/2024

    The Benefits of Breastfeeding and the Project HOME Initiative

    If you’re an expectant mother, you’ve probably given some thought to breastfeeding. In this episode, Children’s of Alabama neonatologist Allison Black, M.D., explains the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby and the mother. She provides answers to some of the most common concerns new mothers have about breastfeeding. Black also describes the Project HOME initiative, a quality improvement project she leads to improve the percentage of NICU babies receiving human milk.

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A podcast series from Children’s of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Inside Pediatrics is a free podcast series featuring specialists at Children’s of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In each episode, we provide education and advice for parents about topics related to health and wellness for children, adolescents and teen

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  • Creator
    Children's Hospital of Alabama
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Children's Hospital of Alabama
  • Show Website
    Inside Pediatrics