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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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
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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
179
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
180
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
181
Planning a Baby Shower or Sprinkle
What are the baby shower basics? Plus, what type of baby shower is best for you?
38 min
182
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
183
The Natural Cesarean
So, what exactly happens during this procedure? How can it improve the bonding between you and your newborn? And why are some medical providers against it?
28 min
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Becoming a Surrogate Mother
What does it take to become a surrogate mom, and is it right for you?
35 min
185
Pregnancy Forums, Cracking the Code of Acronyms
Why are these forums full of acronyms? What are the most common acronyms used during pregnancy and what do they actually mean?
33 min
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Seeking Support: Miscarriage and Infant Loss
How can you reach out and get the support you need? How do pregnant women and their partners process these experiences differently?
37 min
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Epidurals, Spinals and Pain Medications
What are your pain management options? What are epidurals and spinals and when are they used? What additional medications can help take the edge off while allowing you to stay mobile throughout labor and delivery?
42 min
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10 Reasons to Call Your Doctor or Midwife
How can you tell if there's something really wrong? Today we'll expose the top 10 reasons when you'll want to pick up the phone and call your doctor or midwife.
39 min
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Prenatal Testing and Genetic Counseling
What are the benefits and risks of prenatal testing? What tests are you offered and when? And how can genetic counseling help you through the process?
38 min
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Inducing Labor Naturally
When should you consider self-induction and what methods work best? Today we're separating fact from fiction.
36 min
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Your Baby Registry: Breast Pumps
What are the benefits of a manual hand pump versus an electric pump? What other features should you be looking for?
34 min
192
Signs Your Baby Is Dropping in Pregnancy
As an expectant parent, there are so many terms to learn and new “feelings” to identify in pregnancy. What does the term “the baby has dropped” really mean?
40 min
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Coping with Morning Sickness
Nausea is one of the first pregnancy symptoms you may notice, and it could stay with you for a while. So, what actually causes morning sickness? What types of foods and vitamins help make you feel better?
27 min
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Choosing Your Care Provider: Pediatrician
Choosing your pediatrician is highly recommended prior to your baby's birth! How do you find a pediatrician that's right for your family?
30 min
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Delivering a Breech Baby
Should you try and get your baby to turn? Can you deliver a breech baby vaginally?
37 min
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Nesting Instinct During Pregnancy
What exactly is the nesting instinct during pregnancy? Who gets it? And how can we effectively use it without driving our partners (and other people around us) completely crazy?
32 min
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Changing Care Providers Mid-Pregnancy
How do you tactfully "break up" with your current provider and how do you (quickly) find someone new who can help you? What about transferring medical records and billing?
31 min
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Creating Your Postpartum Plan
What should you consider when creating your postpartum plan? When should you create it, and who should be part of the process?
40 min
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Putting VBAC Risks Into Perspective
You may have heard about some of the risks, but what does it all actually mean? Are VBACs riskier than having a repeat c-section? What factors should you consider before making this big decision for both you and your baby?
35 min
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Making Sex Comfortable During Pregnancy
What changes can you expect? What positions work best for a growing bump, and what should you avoid altogether? Yep, this one's explicit.
35 min