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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Baby-Friendly Hospitals and Birthing Centers
What are the 10 steps that need to be completed in order to receive this important distinction? And what type of care can you expect to receive when delivering at one of these facilities?
38 min
127
The Blessingway: A Baby Shower Alternative
What are some of the benefits and what options do you have when planning this important event?
29 min
128
The Hospital Delivery Room: What to Expect
What should you expect when you arrive? At what point are you provided with a labor and delivery room? How many people will be caring for you as you await your baby's big debut?
40 min
129
Getting Pregnant: Basic Infertility Evaluation
What percentage of couples seek fertility treatments to help in this process? What does a basic infertility evaluation look like?
32 min
130
Saving Money During Pregnancy
What are the most common mistakes new parents make? What are some smart ways to make your money last?
34 min
131
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
132
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
133
Anemia and Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy
49 min
134
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
135
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
136
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
137
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
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Body Changes During Pregnancy: Your Breasts
39 min
139
Announcing Your Pregnancy
32 min
140
Healing from an Unwanted Cesarean
42 min
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Pregnancy Exercises: Baby Wearing and Strollers
31 min
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Pregnancy in the Military
30 min
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Precipitous Labor: Preparing for Short Labor
36 min
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Pregnancy Exercises: Prenatal Yoga
31 min
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Babymoons: Planning Your Pregnancy Vacation
34 min
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Managing Back Labor
32 min
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Childbirth Choices: Unassisted Childbirth
36 min
148
Homeopathy and Pregnancy
28 min
149
Ultrasounds During Pregnancy: What to Expect
What types of ultrasounds can you expect throughout your pregnancy?
33 min
150
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