Just Us: Before, Birth, and Beyond

MAHEC

Welcome to Just Us: Before, Birth, and Beyond. We invite you to tune in for a podcast focused on perinatal and community health. In an effort to raise awareness and start a conversation about perinatal health, our hosts have joined forces with doulas, midwives, nurses, lactation consultants, physicians and more from across North Carolina to share best practices, lived experiences, and lessons learned. Just Us explores real topics and dives into what has happened, what is happening, and what can happen next in the sexual and reproductive health and wellness space. Our goal is to learn and grow together in order to take care of ourselves and each other so that we can all live our healthiest lives. Thank you for being here. Let’s get started!This project was made possible thanks to the funding, guidance and support from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Public Health - Maternal Health Branch-Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $10,216,885 with 0% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. 

  1. 12/22/2025

    Season 4, Episode 17: Connecting with Your Provider about Abnormal Periods and Heavy Bleeding

    Join Katlyn Moss and Dr. Suzanne Dixon for this special episode created with patients in mind!  Sometimes it’s hard for patients to open up and discuss their health care needs and questions with their OB/GYN when it comes to symptoms such as irregular periods, painful periods and heavy bleeding. They will highlight some of the most common conditions and treatments throughout the phases of life, from the teenage years through menopause.     We would love your feedback on our podcast!  Please take our listener survey to provide your comments. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Music credit: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Please provide feedback here: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK

    1 hr

  2. 12/09/2025

    Season 4: Episode 16: Maternal Sepsis

    In this episode, our host Dr. Suzanne Dixon, talks to Dr. Bhaskari Burra, a MAHEC OB/GYN Fellow, about Sepsis. Sepsis is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, and in this episode our speakers will discuss how to recognize it, how to respond, the sources of infection and long-term effects.  They will also share some resources to help maintain best practices when working with patients with sepsis, and helping them to navigate their recovery. Resources SMFM Consult Series #47: Sepsis during pregnancy and the puerperium California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative Sepsis Toolkit We would love your feedback on our podcast!  Please take our listener survey to provide your comments. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Music credit: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Please provide feedback here: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK

    47 min

  3. 11/25/2025

    Season 4, Episode 15: AWHONN Respectful Maternity Care

    Join some of the Perinatal Nurse Outreach Coordinators from around North Carolina for this lively discussion of AWHONN’s Respectful Maternity Care initiative.  You’ll learn what Respectful Maternity Care is, what it means for patients and clinicians, and how it helps to improve health outcomes. They will talk about how this program is implemented, and provide resources for you to learn more about bringing this to your practice. Resources AWHONN Respectful Maternity Care toolkit North Carolina Respectful Care hub We would love your feedback on our podcast!  Please take our listener survey to provide your comments. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Music credit: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   Please provide feedback here: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK

    44 min

  4. 11/11/2025

    Season 4, Episode 14: Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis

    In this episode, Katlyn Moss talks to Shannon Dowler, a Family Medicine physician about the recent increase in syphilis cases and what can be done to treat and prevent it.  They will discuss why syphilis often goes undiagnosed and untreated, along with the barriers that health systems, clinicians, and public health professionals are currently facing in their work to control syphilis and other infectious diseases. They also talk about the special implications for pregnant patients and their babies.  Dr. Dowler provides plenty of information and action items on treating syphilis as well as how it can be prevented.   Resources  Dr. Shannon Dowler, MD Dr. Dowler’s You Tube Channel- Health Education Raps CDC STI Treatment Guidelines -including downloadable app NC DHHS Syphilis Resources for Providers We would love your feedback on our podcast!  Please take our listener survey to provide your comments. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Music credit: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Please provide feedback here: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK

    34 min

  5. 10/28/2025

    Season 4, Episode 13: NC Health Information Exchange

    Everything is connected in the digital age.  How can this benefit patients who need to receive care outside of their regular provider network due to an unforeseen circumstance? In this episode, Katlyn Moss talks to Kim Webster of the North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority about NC Health Connex, which is a database that allows patient information to be accessed across systems statewide.  Katlyn and Kim will talk about how HIE works, what information is (and is not) shared, and how practices use the information.  They also will tell you the next steps if your practice would like to participate in the NC Health Connex program. You’ll learn how Health Information Exchange helps patients and clinical staff when an unexpected event causes someone to visit a provider outside of their usual location. Kim will also share the crucial role HIE plays in a maternal health study that is currently taking place at the University of North Carolina. Resources Email the HIEA hiea@nc.gov to find out if your organization participates and who manages access for your organization or search our website.  Email the helpdesk to add access for staff HIESupport@sas.com Participation Agreements for N.C. HIEA  Services offered by NC HealthConnex Civitas Networks for Health ACURE4Moms We would love your feedback on our podcast!  Please take our listener survey to provide your comments. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Music credit: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Please provide feedback here: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK

    42 min

  6. 10/14/2025

    Season 4, Episode 12: FindMyCare WNC (ITACC) Maternal Mental Health Filter

    If you have ever used MAHEC’s FindMyCare WNC (aka ITACC) Map or Dashboard, you know what a great source of information it is to find care locations across the 18 westernmost counties.  In this episode, Katlyn Moss talks to the team from NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS about their collaboration to add a mental health filter. They will discuss why it is important to include mental health resources, as well as how they were identified and categorized.     Note:  This episode was recorded before the ITACC map and dashboard got a new name to FindMyCare WNC, which is why you will hear the name ITACC used throughout the recording. Resources  NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS NC Matters Phone Consultation Line:  (919)-681-2909 Optimizing Outcomes Conference FindMyCare WNC (ITACC) Resource Map FindMyCare WNC (ITACC) Dashboard  Book:  Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers, 2019, Karen Kleiman (Author), Molly McIntyre (Illustrator) Book:  Trauma Stewardship An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others, 2009, Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, Connie Burk (authors) We would love your feedback on our podcast!  Please take our listener survey to provide your comments. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Music credit: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Please provide feedback here: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK

    45 min

  7. 09/30/2025

    Season 4, Episode 11: Menopause and Sexual Health

    In this episode, Katlyn Moss talks to guest speakers Aimee Feste, CNM and Kiran Sigmon, MD, who will dive into the challenges and treatment options surrounding perimenopause and menopause, offering practical advice for healthcare providers and women navigating these life stages. They also share some information on hormone testing limitations, the role of hormone therapy, non-hormonal treatments, and key resources available for healthcare providers and patients. Resources   The Menopause Society https://menopause.org/  Books/Podcasts: “The Menopause Manifesto” Dr. Jen Gunter  “You are not broken” Podcast and book. Dr. Casperson board certified urologist “Hit play not pause” Athlete perspective podcast “Come as you are” Podcast and book as well as new book  “Come Together” Emily Nagoski PhD sexual health researcher Testosterone info: Article: ISWISH (International Society for the student of Women’s Sexual health) has a great website. https://www.isswsh.org/ They have article: “Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Systemic Testosterone for HSDD published” https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause   https://www.auanet.org/about-us/media-center/press-center/american-urological-association-releases-new-guideline-on-genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause We would love your feedback on our podcast!  Please take our listener survey to provide your comments. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Music credit: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Please provide feedback here: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK

    56 min

  8. 09/16/2025

    Season 4, Episode 10: Eating Disorders in Pregnancy

    In this episode, our guest speaker Leah Donatelli, LCMHCA, explores the profound impact of eating disorders on various aspects of a person’s life, particularly during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We discuss misconceptions, the importance of nourishment, and the need for an interdisciplinary approach to treatment. Our guest emphasizes the role of self-compassion in recovery and the importance of focusing on behaviors rather than weight. Resources     Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders  Center for Body Trust  Project Heal  Trauma Stewardship Institute Map for Managing One’s Day and Tiny Survival Guide  Kathryn Gantt, Licensed Dietician and Nutrition Coach, Beyond the Belly Nutrition Anita Johnston, book Eating in the Light of the Moon,  Screening Tools: SCOFF Questionnaire  Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) Self Compassion Resources Neuroscience of Self Compassion A great starting place and Ted Talk on Self Compassion Sources: https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(15)00076-3/abstracthttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1892232/We would love your feedback on our podcast!  Please take our listener survey to provide your comments. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Music credit: "Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Please provide feedback here: https://redcap.mahec.net/redcap/surveys/?s=XTM8T3RPNK

    57 min
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Welcome to Just Us: Before, Birth, and Beyond. We invite you to tune in for a podcast focused on perinatal and community health. In an effort to raise awareness and start a conversation about perinatal health, our hosts have joined forces with doulas, midwives, nurses, lactation consultants, physicians and more from across North Carolina to share best practices, lived experiences, and lessons learned. Just Us explores real topics and dives into what has happened, what is happening, and what can happen next in the sexual and reproductive health and wellness space. Our goal is to learn and grow together in order to take care of ourselves and each other so that we can all live our healthiest lives. Thank you for being here. Let’s get started!This project was made possible thanks to the funding, guidance and support from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Public Health - Maternal Health Branch-Women, Infant and Community Wellness Section. This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $10,216,885 with 0% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. 

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