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In this episode, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss are joined by Stacia Garmon, a dental hygienist who shares her expertise on periodontal disease and its potential impact on overall health, including its association with heart disease, stroke, hypertension, and pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, and stillbirth. Additionally, Stacia shares her pregnancy journey with her son Dax, who was born with bilateral renal agenesis. Her advocacy for her son and her thirst for knowledge will open your heart and mind to the often overlooked connection between oral health and pregnancy outcomes.

About Stacia:

Stacia will be married for eight years this fall, to her incredible Husband, Ken. Together they have a son, Dax, who would have been two this July, but he passed away after a mighty battle with renal agenesis. Professionally, Stacia is a dental hygienist and has been working in dentistry for over 12 years now. She is a self proclaimed knowledge seeker who questions everything, and loves to help people.

Instagram: @daxsfamilyfarm

Resources

At Her Feet Podcast with Blyss Young

Myles Textbook for Midwives

Pregnancy Questions with Dr. Stu + Mothers 2B: RhoGAM

Periodontal Disease and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Study from Pakistan

Association Between Periodontal Health Status and Pregnancy and Delivery Complications in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Pregnant Women: A Case-Control Study

Is periodontal disease associated with gestational diabetes? Exploring the evidence

Association Between Periodontitis and Blood Pressure Highlighted in Systemically Healthy Individuals: Results From a Nested Case-Control Study

In This Episode

The Importance of Oral Health During Pregnancy

Daily Oral Hygiene Tips

Choosing the Right Dental Products

Fluoride and Toothpaste Choices

Oral Health and Systemic Connections

Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy Risks

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