Welcome to Cocooned, a vital resource brought to you by Cocooned Health, dedicated to guiding you through the nuances of infections in pregnancy and the newborn period, ensuring the protection of both you and your little one. We are co-hosts: Dr. Eliz Kilich, specialising in Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology as an ST4 in the UK, and Dr. Lydia Yarlott, also a doctor in the UK as an ST4 in paediatrics. In our podcast episodes, we delve into discussions with expert guest speakers, unraveling the latest evidence, governmental directives, and public health advisories. Our aim? To equip you with insights to cocoon this precious period with utmost protection and explain why this advice exists and challenge any myths in this area. While we strive to offer the most current information available, we acknowledge that the landscape of knowledge evolves. Therefore, we encourage you to engage with your healthcare provider to validate any interventions discussed herein. Our mission is simple: to ensure that the knowledge we possess becomes accessible to you. Join us on Cocooned as we navigate this journey together, safeguarding the health and well-being of you and your newborn. It is always important to also discuss anything we talk about with your own healthcare provider before doing any intervention. We do not take medical liability for the contents of this podcast and personal advice should be sought from individual healthcare workers.