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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Health & Fitness
126
How to Know When You're In Labor
What are some warning signs that indicate you're probably in labor? What do real contractions feel like as opposed to Braxton Hicks?
30 min
127
Anemia and Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy
49 min
128
The Bedrest Survival Guide
What are the main reasons women are put on bedrest? What are some of the potential complications of bedrest? And does it really work?
44 min
129
10 Pregnancy Questions (You're Too Embarrassed ...
Will you really "poo" when you push? What's happening with your boobs? And will you ever fit back into your pre-pregnancy clothes again?
33 min
130
Cervical Scar Tissue: A Cause of Preventable C-...
What exactly is cervical scar tissue and how do you know if you have it? Plus, key questions to ask your medical care provider to make sure they know how to handle a possible issue during labor and delivery.
30 min
131
Plus Size Pregnancy
Why does your weight matter during pregnancy? What are the risks associated with being plus size and pregnant- and are these increased percentages really that significant?
41 min
132
Body Changes During Pregnancy: Your Breasts
39 min
133
Announcing Your Pregnancy
32 min
134
Healing from an Unwanted Cesarean
42 min
135
Pregnancy Exercises: Baby Wearing and Strollers
31 min
136
Pregnancy in the Military
30 min
137
Precipitous Labor: Preparing for Short Labor
36 min
138
Pregnancy Exercises: Prenatal Yoga
31 min
139
Babymoons: Planning Your Pregnancy Vacation
34 min
140
Managing Back Labor
32 min
141
Childbirth Choices: Unassisted Childbirth
36 min
142
Homeopathy and Pregnancy
28 min
143
Ultrasounds During Pregnancy: What to Expect
What types of ultrasounds can you expect throughout your pregnancy?
33 min
144
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
145
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
146
Safe Travel During Pregnancy
Can you travel throughout your pregnancy? Can seatbelts and airbags harm your baby? And are the screening tests at the airport really safe?
34 min
147
Understanding Pregnancy Hormones
In what ways do hormones impact your pregnancy? What are some of the symptoms you may be experiencing as a result? And what determines how your body reacts to these hormones?
36 min
148
Childbirth Preparation Methods: Hypnobabies
What exactly is Hypnobabies and how does it differ from Hypnobirthing? What does it take to become successful in using this technique? Plus, is it really possible to have a "pain-free" birth?
29 min
149
Pregnancy Symptoms: The Last 20 Weeks
What typically causes common symptoms and how can you minimize the effects?
42 min
150
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