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
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
127
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
128
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
129
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
130
Anemia and Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy
49 min
131
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
132
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
133
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
134
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
135
Body Changes During Pregnancy: Your Breasts
39 min
136
Announcing Your Pregnancy
32 min
137
Healing from an Unwanted Cesarean
42 min
138
Pregnancy Exercises: Baby Wearing and Strollers
31 min
139
Pregnancy in the Military
30 min
140
Precipitous Labor: Preparing for Short Labor
36 min
141
Pregnancy Exercises: Prenatal Yoga
31 min
142
Babymoons: Planning Your Pregnancy Vacation
34 min
143
Managing Back Labor
32 min
144
Childbirth Choices: Unassisted Childbirth
36 min
145
Homeopathy and Pregnancy
28 min
146
Ultrasounds During Pregnancy: What to Expect
What types of ultrasounds can you expect throughout your pregnancy?
33 min
147
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
148
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
149
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
150
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