Pregnancy Podcast
1) What You Need to Know About Recent Vaccine Schedule Changes
The CDC recently made significant changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, prompting widespread coverage and discussion. Vaccines are a complex and often polarizing topic. For expecting parents,...Show More
2) How Accurate is Your Due Date?
One of the first things you do when you find out you are pregnant is to determine your due date. This date rules everything about your pregnancy, from your prenatal care to the timing of your baby sho...Show More
3) A Practical Guide to Creating Your Birth Plan
A birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences for labor and what happens immediately after your baby's birth. A birth plan is much more than a piece of paper you hand to your care provider...Show More
4) Going into Birth with Confidence
It is completely normal to feel nervous about giving birth, especially with so many unknowns about how labor will unfold. Research shows that fear of birth can affect your experience, but you are not ...Show More
5) Q&A: Worried About Pooping During Labor?
There are many things that can happen during pregnancy and birth that might feel embarrassing in other settings, but are normal parts of having a baby. The possibility of pooping during labor is one o...Show More
6) Getting Sick During Pregnancy and Finding Safe Relief
Getting sick can feel especially tough when you're pregnant. Unfortunately, during pregnancy, you're more vulnerable to illnesses like colds, the flu, and COVID-19. This episode helps you understand w...Show More
7) The Science of Gratitude in Pregnancy
Gratitude is something most of us feel instinctively, but does science actually back up the benefits? This episode explores the research on gratitude, including how it affects emotional well-being, re...Show More
8) Supporting and Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
How the immune system works, how it shifts during pregnancy, and what those changes mean for staying healthy. Learn why the most effective way to support your immune system begins with the core founda...Show More
9) Hypertension and the Hidden Risk Beyond Your Blood Pressure Checks
Some fluctuations in blood pressure during preganncy are expected, but hypertensive disorders are one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality worldwide. This includes chronic or gest...Show More
10) Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins
You probably know that taking a prenatal vitamin during pregnancy is important, but there's more to it than just that simple advice. I've received a lot of questions recently, including: When should y...Show More