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
126
All About Baby Names
What are the current national trends when it comes to naming your newborn? What are the most common struggles parents have in choosing their names?
36 min
127
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
128
Anemia and Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy
49 min
129
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
130
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
131
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
132
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
133
Body Changes During Pregnancy: Your Breasts
39 min
134
Announcing Your Pregnancy
32 min
135
Healing from an Unwanted Cesarean
42 min
136
Pregnancy Exercises: Baby Wearing and Strollers
31 min
137
Pregnancy in the Military
30 min
138
Precipitous Labor: Preparing for Short Labor
36 min
139
Pregnancy Exercises: Prenatal Yoga
31 min
140
Babymoons: Planning Your Pregnancy Vacation
34 min
141
Managing Back Labor
32 min
142
Childbirth Choices: Unassisted Childbirth
36 min
143
Homeopathy and Pregnancy
28 min
144
Ultrasounds During Pregnancy: What to Expect
What types of ultrasounds can you expect throughout your pregnancy?
33 min
145
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
146
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
147
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
148
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
149
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
150
Pregnancy Symptoms: The Last 20 Weeks
What typically causes common symptoms and how can you minimize the effects?
42 min