Episode 18: Alloimmunization Story - Katie Shanahan of Allo Hope Foundation

Have you heard of alloimmunization? It's a rare condition in pregnancy that can have significant implications for both mothers and their babies. In theYMyHealth podcast, Co-Host Melissa Schenkman and Katie Shanahan, a nurse practitioner and director of development for the Allo Hope Foundation, break down alloimmunization, also known as Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn. The conversation delves into Katie's personal experiences with alloimmunization during her pregnancy with her son.

She highlights the challenges she and other women who have alloimmunization face during pregnancy, the impact on mental health, and the importance of support systems. The episode emphasizes the need for education, awareness, and advocacy in women's health for women and healthcare providers, particularly for conditions, like alloimmunization that are not widely understood.

Highlights: 

• (00:00) Introduction to Alloimmunization and Its Importance

• (01:11) Understanding Alloimmunization: A Personal Journey

• (05:59) Navigating Pregnancy with Alloimmunization

• (11:47) Mental Health Impact of Alloimmunization

• (18:13) Support Systems and Resources for Alloimmunization

• (24:33) Advocacy and Future Directions in Women's Health

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Learn about this episode's guest, Katie Shanahan, MSN, NP, Director of Development for Allo Hope Foundation: https://allohopefoundation.org/team/katie-shanahan/ and Allo Hope Foundation

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