Your Rights to Insurance Coverage for a Breast Pump and Lactation Services An oldie but a goodie—KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reports on your rights to insurance coverage for your breast pump and other nursing expenses under the ACA. This story originally aired in 2013, but … [Read more...]
A Wireless-Free Bedroom – What About Baby Monitors?
A Follow-Up to "Why I Declared Our Bedroom a Wireless-Free Zone." A couple of weeks ago while covering a story, I interviewed one of the foremost experts on (and critics of) electromagnetic radiation. During the interview I asked him a personal aside: "How dangerous is it that I … [Read more...]
Why I Chose to Ban Cell Phones From the Bedroom
Surveys find most people don't realize that, according to manufacturer recommendations, their cell phones should be kept between .3" and 1" inch away from their body at all times. I'm not "most people."As a Consumer-Investigative Reporter, I've covered far too many stories about the … [Read more...]
Umbilical Cord Blood: Donate or Save?
Is Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Worth the Cost? It's a common question facing moms-to-be who are already overwhelmed with labor and delivery costs. Umbilical cord storage is often advertised as an insurance policy for your baby's life. Lofty claims like that can make storage seem … [Read more...]
Spray Tan Concerns–Tanning While Pregnant or Nursing
Is Tanning While Pregnant or Nursing Safe? Most people feel better with a bit of a tan. As a result, there's no shortage of mommy message boards that claim it is safe to continue spray tanning while pregnant or nursing. Many even try to alleviate concern by pointing out that the … [Read more...]
A Pet Insurance ‘Gotcha’ Revealed
If you pay for pet insurance for your "fur child," you'd expect it to pay out when you need it. But KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reveals a surprise loophole that could cost you even more money. Bottom line, enroll your four-legged babies before they're 1 year old, and don't … [Read more...]
The “Other” Vaccination Debate – Alternative Vaccine Schedules
As a #NewsMom, you'd better bet I bought the book and even took classes on Alternative Vaccine Schedules. I wanted to be as educated as possible about every option and risk. Apparently, I'm not alone.A new study by The American Academy of Pediatrics found that, while most doctors … [Read more...]
Dentists Worry About Effects Of Microbeads In Toothpaste
Dental professionals across the nation are sounding the alarm about microbeads in a popular brand of toothpaste, saying the beads could remain in a person’s gums and could lead to gum disease. Julie Watts reports on KPIX CBS San Francisco … [Read more...]