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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High Risk Pregnancy: What to Expect
What does it mean to have a high-risk pregnancy? What are the common risk factors?
32 min
152
Gestational Diabetes: Managing Your Blood Sugar
How are pregnant women tested for gestational diabetes? How do you test your blood sugar?
34 min
153
Top 10 Reasons to Breastfeed
Why is breast milk considered the perfect food for your little one? What are the health benefits short term and long term?
39 min
154
Pregnancy Weight Gain: What To Expect
How much weight should you gain and when? Where does the weight go during pregnancy?
29 min
155
Fetal Development: The First Trimester
What exactly is happening to you and your body during your first trimester? How long is this trimester and what stages of growth and development is your new baby experiencing?
26 min
156
Birthing Centers: An Alternative to Hospitals
What exactly is a birthing center and what type of care can you expect to receive?
27 min
157
Childbirth Choices: Waterbirth
What are some of the benefits waterbirth provides for both mother and baby?
36 min
158
Dealing with Gender Disappointment
Is it wrong to feel disappointed after getting the news? How do we handle feelings that seem uncontrollable?
32 min
159
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
160
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
161
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
162
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
163
Body Changes During Pregnancy: Your Uterus
How large can the uterus get throughout pregnancy?
33 min
164
The Stages of Labor
What are the three stages, what exactly is happening to your body and why is it necessary?
35 min
165
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
166
The Top 10 Foods To Eat When Pregnant
38 min
167
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
168
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
169
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
What are the most common pregnancy discomforts treated with chiropractic care?
28 min
170
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
171
Preeclampsia: Symptoms and Treatment
What is preeclampsia and how can it impact your pregnancy?
34 min
172
Gender Prediction: Fact Vs. Fiction
What are the most reliable ways to determine the gender of your unborn child?
40 min
173
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
174
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
175
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