Preggie Pals: Your Pregnancy, Your Way
We educate and entertain expectant mothers and those hoping to become pregnant. Each episode features a panel of pregnant women, at various stages and trimesters, as well as experienced moms and experts. Together they explore topics aimed to embrace pregnancy and encourage women to pursue their individual childbirth choices.
1
Choosing Your Care Provider: Pediatrician
Choosing your pediatrician is highly recommended prior to your baby's birth! How do you find a pediatrician that's right for your family?
30 min
2
Changing Care Providers Mid-Pregnancy
How do you tactfully "break up" with your current provider and how do you (quickly) find someone new who can help you? What about transferring medical records and billing?
31 min
3
Making Sex Comfortable During Pregnancy
What changes can you expect? What positions work best for a growing bump, and what should you avoid altogether? Yep, this one's explicit.
35 min
4
Childbirth Preparation Methods: Sacred Pregnancy
What typically happens during these classes? Plus, the benefits of incorporating artwork and journaling to enhance your overall experience.
34 min
5
Advanced Maternal Age: Pregnancy After 35
What exactly does that mean? What are some of the increased risks associated with pregnancy and older women?
40 min
6
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
What are the most common pregnancy discomforts treated with chiropractic care?
28 min
7
Childbirth Choices: Planned Homebirths
Why are planned homebirths today considered so risky? What are some of the pros and cons of this type of childbirth?
34 min
8
The Benefits of Professional Birth Photography
What exactly do birth photographers do, and how can they help make your labor and delivery experience more enjoyable?
29 min
9
Gender Prediction: Fact Vs. Fiction
What are the most reliable ways to determine the gender of your unborn child?
40 min
10
Preeclampsia: Symptoms and Treatment
What is preeclampsia and how can it impact your pregnancy?
34 min
11
Healthy Body Image During Pregnancy
What exactly does it mean to have a healthy body image? Why is this important- especially during pregnancy?
44 min
12
Avoid These 5 Ingredients in Your Prenatal Vitamin
What should we be looking for in a prenatal vitamin? And perhaps more importantly, what should we try to avoid?
38 min
13
Pregnancy Forums, Cracking the Code of Acronyms
Why are these forums full of acronyms? What are the most common acronyms used during pregnancy and what do they actually mean?
33 min
14
Planning a Baby Shower or Sprinkle
What are the baby shower basics? Plus, what type of baby shower is best for you?
38 min
15
Epidurals, Spinals and Pain Medications
What are your pain management options? What are epidurals and spinals and when are they used? What additional medications can help take the edge off while allowing you to stay mobile throughout labor and delivery?
42 min
16
Debunking the Stigma Behind GD and other Pregna...
Different pregnancy complications and diagnosis can come up while you are growing your bundle of joy
41 min
17
Becoming a Surrogate Mother
What does it take to become a surrogate mom, and is it right for you?
35 min
18
Childbirth Choices: Waterbirth
What are some of the benefits waterbirth provides for both mother and baby?
36 min
19
Fetal Development: The Second Trimester
What exactly is happening to you and your body during your second trimester? How long is this trimester and what stages of growth and development is your new baby experiencing? When will morning sickness subside?
23 min
20
Pregnancy Stress after Miscarriage
Miscarriage impacts about one in three pregnancies and can be a very emotional experience to go through.
47 min
21
Keeping Your Pregnancy Low Risk
We're exploring some practical ways for you to stay in optimal health during the next nine months.
32 min
22
Your Hospital Bag Checklist
What are the essentials, and what can you essentially leave at home? We've asked some experienced moms to help us create a checklist of what belongs in your hospital bag.
37 min
23
The Importance of Finding Childcare While Pregnant
This episode is to help guide you to making the right decision when it comes to your baby
34 min
24
10 Reasons to Call Your Doctor or Midwife
How can you tell if there's something really wrong? Today we'll expose the top 10 reasons when you'll want to pick up the phone and call your doctor or midwife.
39 min
25
Prenatal Testing and Genetic Counseling
What are the benefits and risks of prenatal testing? What tests are you offered and when? And how can genetic counseling help you through the process?
38 min