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 Weight Gain: What To Expect
How much weight should you gain and when? Where does the weight go during pregnancy?
29 min
2
Dealing with Gender Disappointment
Is it wrong to feel disappointed after getting the news? How do we handle feelings that seem uncontrollable?
32 min
3
Fetal Development: The First Trimester
What exactly is happening to you and your body during your first trimester? How long is this trimester and what stages of growth and development is your new baby experiencing?
26 min
4
Creating a Calm Birth Environment
How can we tame our five senses so we can relax more easily? Can aromatherapy and essential oils help your labor progress faster? Does special lighting help with pain management?
33 min
5
Stretch Marks During Pregnancy
What exactly is a stretch mark? Do they ever go away? And what can we do to help reduce them during pregnancy and postpartum?
28 min
6
Risks and Benefits of VBACs
What are some of the risks and benefits of having a VBAC? What are your chances of success?
35 min
7
Body Changes During Pregnancy: Your Uterus
How large can the uterus get throughout pregnancy?
33 min
8
The Top 10 Foods To Eat When Pregnant
We all know that eating healthy during pregnancy is important, but what are the most important foods to eat while pregnant? We're breaking down the top 10 list of important foods your body needs and how to prepare them.
38 min
9
Webster Technique for Turning Your Breach Baby
What are the different types of breech positions and how can each impact your labor and delivery?
32 min
10
The Truth About Gestational Diabetes
While gestational diabetes is not a permanent condition, it does impact both mother and baby. How is gestational diabetes diagnosed?
30 min
11
Childbirth Preparation Methods: Hypnobirthing
What are the principles behind this childbirth preparation method, and what's needed to be successful?
35 min
12
Childbirth Preparation Methods: Bini Birth
What are the main principles behind this practice? What are the most effective ways to learn its principles? And what should you expect if you take a class?
25 min
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
What are the most common pregnancy discomforts treated with chiropractic care?
28 min
18
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
19
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
20
Gender Prediction: Fact Vs. Fiction
What are the most reliable ways to determine the gender of your unborn child?
40 min
21
Preeclampsia: Symptoms and Treatment
What is preeclampsia and how can it impact your pregnancy?
34 min
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
Planning a Baby Shower or Sprinkle
What are the baby shower basics? Plus, what type of baby shower is best for you?
38 min