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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Getting Pregnant: Ovulation, Fertilization and ...
What exactly needs to happen in order for a woman to become pregnant? How does ovulation work and how can you use your cycle to track your fertility?
30 min
127
Buying Maternity Clothes: Old and New
What are some essential pieces you can use during and after pregnancy? Do you have to buy everything new?
33 min
128
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
129
Preventing Urinary Incontinence During Labor an...
What if your ability to control your bladder after pregnancy was greatly reduced?
41 min
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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
131
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
132
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
133
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
134
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
135
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
136
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
137
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
138
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
139
High Risk Pregnancy: What to Expect
What does it mean to have a high-risk pregnancy? What are the common risk factors?
32 min
140
Gestational Diabetes: Managing Your Blood Sugar
How are pregnant women tested for gestational diabetes? How do you test your blood sugar?
34 min
141
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
142
Pregnancy Weight Gain: What To Expect
How much weight should you gain and when? Where does the weight go during pregnancy?
29 min
143
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
144
Birthing Centers: An Alternative to Hospitals
What exactly is a birthing center and what type of care can you expect to receive?
27 min
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Childbirth Choices: Waterbirth
What are some of the benefits waterbirth provides for both mother and baby?
36 min
146
Dealing with Gender Disappointment
Is it wrong to feel disappointed after getting the news? How do we handle feelings that seem uncontrollable?
32 min
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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
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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
149
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
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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