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.

Kids & Family
Education
Health & Fitness
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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
27
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
28
Pregnancy Weight Gain: What To Expect
How much weight should you gain and when? Where does the weight go during pregnancy?
29 min
29
Dealing with Gender Disappointment
Is it wrong to feel disappointed after getting the news? How do we handle feelings that seem uncontrollable?
32 min
30
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
31
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
32
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
33
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
34
Body Changes During Pregnancy: Your Uterus
How large can the uterus get throughout pregnancy?
33 min
35
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
36
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
37
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
38
Childbirth Preparation Methods: Hypnobirthing
What are the principles behind this childbirth preparation method, and what's needed to be successful?
35 min
39
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
40
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
41
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
42
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
43
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
44
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
What are the most common pregnancy discomforts treated with chiropractic care?
28 min
45
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
46
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
47
Gender Prediction: Fact Vs. Fiction
What are the most reliable ways to determine the gender of your unborn child?
40 min
48
Preeclampsia: Symptoms and Treatment
What is preeclampsia and how can it impact your pregnancy?
34 min
49
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
50
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