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
Pregnancy Symptoms: The First 20 Weeks
What type of symptoms can you expect during the first 20 weeks of your pregnancy? What triggers these symptoms and what can you do to overcome them?
39 min
2
Protecting Your Pelvic Floor During Pregnancy
How can pregnancy and birth impact your ability to control your pelvic floor? And what can you do during pregnancy to keep this important area of your body strong?
33 min
3
Homeopathy and Pregnancy
Many traditional medications aren't safe during pregnancy, so what options do you have for relief?
28 min
4
Ultrasounds During Pregnancy: What to Expect
What types of ultrasounds can you expect throughout your pregnancy?
33 min
5
Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy
More than 80% of pregnant women are still deficient in Vitamin D, which benefits the body in many ways including disease prevention and proper growth.
27 min
6
Five Tips to Prevent "Pregnancy Brain"
It's called "pregnancy brain". But what actually causes it? What does it feel like? And what are five practical steps you can take to help prevent it?
33 min
7
Creating a Successful Birth Plan
What elements should you include in your plan? How many pages should it be? How should you present it to your healthcare provider?
32 min
8
Preventing Urinary Incontinence During Labor an...
What if your ability to control your bladder after pregnancy was greatly reduced?
41 min
9
Blood Types, Rh Factor and Pregnancy
What determines a baby's blood type and Rh factor? At what point during your pregnancy can their blood type be determined?
29 min
10
Sex and Pregnancy
Disclaimer: This is an open and honest discussion about sex. What changes can you expect during the various trimesters? How can you overcome body issues and retain your intimacy?
45 min
11
What to Expect When Your Water Breaks
What do you do now? It's not always as dramatic as the movies make it out to be, but you should still be prepared. What can your amniotic fluid tell you about your baby?
35 min
12
VBAC or Repeat Cesarean?
What are some of the risks associated with having a repeat c-section? What makes you a good candidate for a VBAC?
34 min
13
Fetal Non-Stress Tests During Pregnancy
How are these tests performed, and are there any risks to mom and baby? Also, what typically happens if the results are abnormal?
29 min
14
High Risk Pregnancy: What to Expect
What does it mean to have a high-risk pregnancy? What are the common risk factors?
32 min
15
Buying Maternity Clothes: New and Used
What are some essential pieces you can use during and after pregnancy? Do you have to buy everything new?
33 min
16
Birthing Centers: An Alternative to Hospitals
What exactly is a birthing center and what type of care can you expect to receive?
27 min
17
Pampering Yourself During Pregnancy
What can you do to pamper yourself a bit so you can enjoy the experience more? We've got some great ideas to help relieve stress and improve your physical and emotional well being.
35 min
18
Choosing Your Health Care Provider: Birth Doulas
What is the doula's role during your childbirth experience? What qualities should you look for in a doula?
35 min
19
Miscarriage and Stillbirth: Dealing with Loss
Today we'll hear three women discuss their personal experiences when it comes to miscarriage and stillbirth. How were they able to cope with this loss? What was the reaction from family and friends? And what type of resources did they find most helpful?
40 min
20
Understanding Pregnancy Food Cravings and Avers...
What causes us to have these dramatic feelings toward certain foods? Will they continue throughout your pregnancy?
34 min
21
Gestational Diabetes: Managing Your Blood Sugar
How are pregnant women tested for gestational diabetes? How do you test your blood sugar?
34 min
22
Mocktails: Non-Alcoholic Pregnancy Drinks
Today we're putting some of these recipes to the test by making mocktails right in our studio!
24 min
23
Placenta Benefits After Childbirth
What are some of the benefits of consuming your placenta and are these benefits well documented? Are there any known risks or side effects?
36 min
24
Top 10 Reasons to Breastfeed
Why is breast milk considered the perfect food for your little one? What are the health benefits short term and long term?
39 min
25
Seeking Support: Miscarriage and Infant Loss
How can you reach out and get the support you need? How do pregnant women and their partners process these experiences differently?
37 min