The Allo Podcast
by Allo Hope Foundation
Latest episode
Unseen Battles, Unmatched Strength: HDFN in Kenya
Unseen Battles, Unmatched Strength: HDFN in Kenya
About this podcast
The Allo Podcast brings you into the complex world of maternal red blood cell alloimmunization and Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn (HDFN.) We share real life patient experiences, valuable insights for providers and care teams, and easy to understand monitoring and treatment information. We empower you to advocate for the best possible care, and we have a great time doing it.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 54 episodes
- Unseen Battles, Unmatched Strength: HDFN in Kenya · 1 h 20 min · Season 4 Episode 12Rose and Katie return for an intimate discussion with Bethany and Molly about the realities of HDFN in Kenya. The group discuss the five pillars of prevention, diagnosis…
- Baby is Home, What Now? · 50 min · Season 4 Episode 11Molly and Bethany address the common question many families wonder about what to do to monitor their HDFN baby once they’re home, and how to know when baby is finally cleared of…
- Quick and Nerdy: Iron · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 10Bethany and Molly address iron and its dangers to the HDFN newborn in this quick, science-based episode. Together they address the dangers of iron overload and the confusion…
- Navigating the NICU With Your HDFN Baby · 1 h 46 min · Season 4 Episode 9Katie rejoins Bethany and Molly to discuss the NICU experience including why HDFN babies sometimes need NICU time, how long and how often NICU is necessary, what to expect to…
- Quick and Nerdy: Maternal IVIG · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 8In this quick, science-focused episode, Molly and Bethany break down how IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin) is used during alloimmunized pregnancies to help delay fetal anemia and…
- Kate and Dewayne Part 2: What Comes After the Best Worst Moment · 1 h 21 min · Season 4 Episode 7Join Bethany and Molly in an interview with Kate and Dewayne as they recount their experience with a tragic preventable loss due to HDFN followed by the redemption of a beautiful…
- Kate and Dewayne Part 1: The Best Worst Moment of Your Life · 1 h 27 min · Season 4 Episode 6Join Bethany and Molly in an interview with Kate and Dewayne as they recount their experience with a tragic preventable loss due to HDFN followed by the redemption of a beautiful…
- Quick and Nerdy: Plasmapheresis · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 5Bethany and Molly share all about plasmapheresis, including photos and videos and practical tips to give their listeners a clear picture of what it is and when it’s used in cases…
- The New HDFN Guidelines: A Historic Moment for Families · 59 min · Season 4 Episode 4403 The New HDFN Guidelines: A Historic Moment for Families In this historic episode of the Allo Podcast from the Allo Hope Foundation, hosts Bethany Weathersby and Molly…
- Quick and Nerdy: cffDNA · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 3Bethany and Molly make a mini episode all about cell free fetal DNA, the blood test on mom that can determine a baby’s antigen status beginning around 10 weeks gestation. This is…
- Kayla's Story: The Miles a Mother Will Go · 1 h 38 min · Season 4 Episode 2When Kayla discovered anti-Kell antibodies at just 12 weeks, a sky-high titer and a terrifying 1.64 MCA score at 15 weeks sent her and her husband on a same-day flight from…
- Bizarre HDFN Facts and Fascinating Case Studies · 48 min · Season 4 Episode 1Bethany and Molly kick off Season 4 with a dive into the weirdest corners of HDFN — from mind-blowing bizarre facts (like babies born with 100% donor blood and drones parachuting…
- Allo Hope Season 4 Announcement · 2 min · Season 4New Episodes of the Allo Podcast coming to a podcast platform near you 1-27-25.
- From Tragedy to Triumph: Closing Amanda’s Story and Celebrating Allo Hope · 1 h 43 min · Season 3 Episode 12Bethany and Molly close out Amanda’s incredible survival story that began in Episode 2 of this season (Low Titer Pregnancies). After a rapid increase in titers from too low to…
- The Impact of Alloimmunization on Parenthood · 1 h 4 min · Season 3 Episode 11Bethany, Katie and Molly talk together about how their parenting is affected during and after the life-changing experience of an alloimmunized pregnancy. Donate to AHF: Allo Hope…
- Q&A with Neonatologist Dr. Tim Bahr Part 2 · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 10Bethany and Molly interview Dr. Timothy Bahr, a neonatologist with a specialty in neonatal hematology about all of your HDFN questions for newborns. Dr. Bahr patiently answers…
- Q&A with Neonatologist Dr. Tim Bahr Part 1 · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 9Bethany and Molly interview Dr. Timothy Bahr, a neonatologist with a specialty in neonatal hematology about all of your HDFN questions for newborns. Dr. Bahr patiently answers…
- Mental Health During and After Pregnancy · 1 h 26 min · Season 3 Episode 8Bethany and Molly build on last season’s discussion of grief to expand to anxiety, stress, depression and PTSD during and after the experience of a high risk pregnancy. They talk…
- RhoGAM Demystified: Historical Context, Modern Use, and Patient Concerns · 1 h 26 min · Season 3 Episode 7Bethany, Molly and Katie talk through all aspects of Rh Immune Globulin (RhOGAM, WinRho, RhIG). They cover the history, how it’s made, its safety profile, understanding the RhIG…
- HDFN Treatment by Continent · 1 h 13 min · Season 3 Episode 6Bethany, Molly and Katie talk through differences in HDFN care continent by continent. They review country-specific research, practice patterns, and patient stories. Donate to…
