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.
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Choosing Your Health Care Provider: Lactation C...
How can a board-certified lactation consultant help you on your journey? What services does a lactation consultant typically provide?
27 min
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Pregnancy Exercises: Running While Pregnant
What should you expect if you choose to run throughout your pregnancy? Can you run during all three trimesters?
39 min
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Why More Women are Calling Their Midwife
Whether this is your first pregnancy or second you will need to think about the care team you would like to have while carrying your bundle of joy.
28 min
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Why Experience Matters When Choosing Your Birth...
You know you want to birth with a midwifery team however you aren’t sure how to choose the one right for you.
46 min
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Preparing for Breastfeeding
Should you take a breastfeeding class? How about visiting a breastfeeding support group? What can you expect to happen during those first few days after your baby is born?
35 min
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Body Changes During Pregnancy: The Cervix
This tiny organ is already preparing for your baby. It softens, lengthens, elongates, dilates, thins, and does all sorts of interesting things right up to the moment your baby is born. Learn more about what causes these changes and what it means for your labor and delivery experience!
32 min
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Managing Pregnancy Discomfort: Acupuncture
How exactly does acupuncture work and how can it help to heal the body? Does having a bunch of needles inserted just below your skin hurt? And what can you expect to happen during an appointment?
33 min
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Childbirth Preparation Methods: Lamaze
What are the main principles of Lamaze? And what can you expect to happen during a Lamaze class?
22 min
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How Having a Birth Doula Lowers Your Risk for I...
Did you know having a birth doula lowers your risk for interventions while in labor
35 min
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Choosing Your Health Care Provider: OB/GYNs
What type of prenatal care can you expect to receive with an OB/GYN? What exactly is their role during the labor and delivery process?
36 min
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The Dos and Don'ts of Prenatal Nutrition
What you need to know about your nutrition when pregnant
24 min
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Episiotomies, Tearing and Perineal Massage
What is the recovery process like for episiotomies versus tearing? And why are episiotomies considered taboo these days?
39 min
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The Expectant Dad's Guide to Pregnancy
What are your partner's biggest concerns during pregnancy? Did their lives drastically change during this nine month period? How do they really feel about childbirth and watching their partners give birth to their child?
34 min
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The Difference Between a Birth Doula and a Post...
Did you know your Doula can do more for you than just support the birth you want?
31 min
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I'm Pregnant, Now What?
Most care providers will schedule your first prenatal appointment at the eight-week mark. So, what are you supposed to do in the meantime?
33 min
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Pregnancy When You Already Have Children
When and how do you tell your other children that you're pregnant? How involved should they be in your pregnancy?
32 min
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Pregnancy Expectations Before and After Adoptin...
Are you recently pregnant after adopting a child into your home? Or are you pregnant now but knew you always wanted to adopt in the future. This episode is for you!
59 min
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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
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Maternal Mental Health Preparation while Pregnant
How to prepare your mental health and get on the same level as your partner before your baby arrives
57 min
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Managing Pregnancy Discomfort: Physical Therapy
What are some natural ways to help manage that pain using physical therapy? What are pregnancy conditions commonly treated using this method? What can you expect to happen during treatment?
32 min
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Common Bacterial Infections In Pregnancy
We're discussing some of the most common infections such as yeast infections, urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis and Group B Strep. How are these infections diagnosed and treated in pregnancy? Our mamas share their personal experience!
37 min
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Top 10 Breastfeeding Myths for Pregnant Moms
Common myths associated with breastfeeding and it’s important to have realistic expectations in those early days so you can achieve your personal goals.
59 min
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Fetal Development: The Third Trimester
What developmental changes is your baby experiencing? How will your baby's movements change during this time? When do they stop flipping around and stay in their birthing position?
30 min
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Becoming a Mother: Managing Expectations
Today we’re talking about the process of becoming a mother— and some of the big moments that really defined this transition for us. Mamas, we’re going to touch on several topics today.
53 min
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Eating While in Labor
Most women have been told not to eat anything while in labor, but why? What are the risks to both you and your baby?
33 min