MD for Moms Radio | MDOC: Dr. Jennifer Kurtz | Big Info on Little Babies | Feb 22nd, 2017

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This week on MD for Moms, I’ll be interviewing Neonatologist Dr. Jennifer Kurtz as part of the Mama Docs On Call (MDOC) Series. Having a newborn in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is stressful and scary for the entire family. As a result, parents often have many questions about the NICU and struggle to find answers. Dr. Kurtz will explain common reasons for NICU admissions and ways parents can cope through the process. She will answer many common questions and shed light on ways to improve a baby’s outcome.

Some of the many topics and questions to be explored include: Can mom prevent delivering a baby early? Can and should mom provide breast milk for her NICU baby? Does a hospital need to have a NICU to be a safe place for delivery? Are most preemies ok after discharge? What can you do to support another parent whose baby is in the NICU? Learn the answers to these and many, many more questions on this episode of MD for Moms.

 

Have questions about caring for the smallest, sickest babies? Ask Dr. Kurtz LIVE on air: 855-856-1380

 

Learn more about my guest, Dr. Jennifer Kurtz:

Jennifer Kurtz DO, FAAP, is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She trained in Pediatrics at Schneider Children’s Hospital, and Perinatal/Neonatal Medicine at Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York.
Jennifer has been practicing Neonatology since 2013, and is currently an attending Neonatologist at Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York, which ranks nationally in the top 30 for Neonatal Medicine. She is the chief of Pediatrics/Neonatology at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital. Additionally, she is an assistant professor of pediatrics for Hofstra/Northwell Health School of Medicine. Jennifer is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Kurtz is board certified in pediatrics and neonatal/perinatal medicine.

 

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