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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Dealing with Gender Disappointment
Is it wrong to feel disappointed after getting the news? How do we handle feelings that seem uncontrollable?
32 min
152
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
153
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
154
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
155
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
156
Body Changes During Pregnancy: Your Uterus
How large can the uterus get throughout pregnancy?
33 min
157
The Stages of Labor
What are the three stages, what exactly is happening to your body and why is it necessary?
35 min
158
Keeping Your Pregnancy Low Risk
We're exploring some practical ways for you to stay in optimal health during the next nine months.
32 min
159
The Top 10 Foods To Eat When Pregnant
38 min
160
Webster Technique for Turning Your Breach Baby
What are the different types of breech positions and how can each impact your labor and delivery?
32 min
161
Advanced Maternal Age: Pregnancy After 35
What exactly does that mean? What are some of the increased risks associated with pregnancy and older women?
40 min
162
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
What are the most common pregnancy discomforts treated with chiropractic care?
28 min
163
Childbirth Choices: Planned Homebirths
Why are planned homebirths today considered so risky? What are some of the pros and cons of this type of childbirth?
34 min
164
Preeclampsia: Symptoms and Treatment
What is preeclampsia and how can it impact your pregnancy?
34 min
165
Gender Prediction: Fact Vs. Fiction
What are the most reliable ways to determine the gender of your unborn child?
40 min
166
The Benefits of Professional Birth Photography
What exactly do birth photographers do, and how can they help make your labor and delivery experience more enjoyable?
29 min
167
The Truth About Gestational Diabetes
While gestational diabetes is not a permanent condition, it does impact both mother and baby. How is gestational diabetes diagnosed?
30 min
168
Your Pregnancy Due Date: Is It Really Important?
What are the common methods used when figuring out this date? What happens if your exact due date can't be determined and how can it impact future treatment?
35 min
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Childbirth Preparation Methods: Birthing From W...
How does Birthing From Within differ from other childbirth preparation methods? And what can you expect should you decide to take a class?
40 min
170
Prenatal Anxiety and Depression
How do you know if you're developing these conditions during your pregnancy? What are the main risk factors or warning signs?
39 min
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Childbirth Preparation Methods: Hypnobirthing
What are the principles behind this childbirth preparation method, and what's needed to be successful?
35 min
172
Avoid These 5 Ingredients in Your Prenatal Vitamin
What should we be looking for in a prenatal vitamin? And perhaps more importantly, what should we try to avoid?
38 min
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Healthy Body Image During Pregnancy
What exactly does it mean to have a healthy body image? Why is this important- especially during pregnancy?
44 min
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Planning a Baby Shower or Sprinkle
What are the baby shower basics? Plus, what type of baby shower is best for you?
38 min
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Your Hospital Bag Checklist
What are the essentials, and what can you essentially leave at home? We've asked some experienced moms to help us create a checklist of what belongs in your hospital bag.
37 min