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PregTASTIC is the weekly podcast by pregnant women, for pregnant women about the fantastic journey to motherhood. Full of expert information and friendly advice, opinions and different perspectives for soon-to-be moms. Weekly guests include doctors, doula
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B’bye to your period and monthly cramps, hello VIP treatment, confidence and a healthier you. Do you use your pregnancy to get out of things? Are you feeling like a fertility goddess?...
Janine’s back with her husband Matthew and their newborn! They’ll share how hypnobirthing fared, benefits of a water tub and how they dealt with the bumps on the road to delivery. Plus,...
Things no one told her about labor and recovery, breasts like water balloons, suck organizing exercises—for baby, and a her tips for expecting parents. Leyna’s back in studio to share...
Former podcaster Sarah is back with her all natural, drug free birthing story. Her hypnobirthing experience, breastfeeding, her must haves and her birth "pearl of wisdom". Plus, wine...
Working with her newborn in tow, baby’s first flight, thrush and what to do about it. Plus tips on traveling with a newborn and returning to work from former podcaster Krista who is...
What warrants your worry and what doesn’t during those first weeks with your newborn? Caring for the umbilical cord stump, whites of the eyes and jaundice and a tip for diaper duty....
What to expect during the first few days while caring for your new baby? How does your body and your baby's body change? Danger signs, breast feeding cues, car seat tips and establishing...
What to expect during the first moments and hours after giving birth: hospital procedures, newborn screenings, breastfeeding, importance of skin to skin, vaccinations, ways to involve...
How was Jill's labor different with baby #2? Why did she leave the hospital earlier than planned? Pumping or breastfeeding? Was feeding easier the second time around? Ideas to prepare...
The 411 on breastfeeding. PregTASTIC celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Week! Are you magically supposed to know how to BF? What does a hamburger have to do with breastfeeding? What...
Will he be a Super Dad or will he struggle to figure out some of the basics? Test your partner's knowledge of diaper changing, baby holding, swaddling and other things every dad should...
Belly button woes, newfound moles, the cure for restless legs. What do you get when you put together a bar of soap and a bed sheet? The PregTASTIC crew reveals their weird side. Plus,...
What differentiates the baby blues from postpartum depression? What are the early signs of postpartum depression? Can it be prevented? How long is the postpartum period? Jane Honikman...
It’s PregTASTIC’s 100th show and 2nd birthday! Former PregTASTIC podcasters return to give advice about pregnancy, birth and life with a newborn including postpartum sex, must haves,...
What is that soft, squishy stuff hanging around your mid-section? How can you get rid of the jelly belly? How long will it be there? What can you do while you’re pregnant to lessen
A baby boy or girl? What did Julia compare her planned c-section to? Did her recommended 6 hour walks lead to an easy recovery? Julia’s recommendations for a planned c-section. Plus,...
When should new moms return to working out? What is a Stroller Strides class? How old does your baby need to be to go with you? What if your baby cries during the class? Besides exercise,...
From trying trimesters to a textbook birth. 19yrs. old Vanessa was born to be a mom. Her advice to young expecting mothers and her breastfeeding pillow recommendation. What is a frenulum...
Did becoming a human pin cushion help speed up, former podcaster, Steph's labor? Why did she get scolded when she arrived at the hospital? What did Steph wish someone had told her...
How can you make things easier on yourself during labor. Is there a standard of what happens after birth with getting baby to mom? What are some tips for writing a birth plan that will...
Preterm labor: What are the causes? Signs? How can preterm labor be prevented? What about twins? Dr. Diane Ashton, Deputy Medical Director of the March of Dimes talks preterm birth....
This week we're chatting about the lighter side of pregnancy. Did your pregnancy happen as planned, was it an oops, or a surprise? Were both you and your husband on board? Plus, pregnancy...
Is miscarriage preventable? If so, how? What are the signs of miscarriage? Are there health conditions that can cause miscarriage? What goes on with a woman's hormones before and after...
How to cope with miscarriage? How to talk with family and friends about it. How to support a friend who has miscarried and what NOT to say to someone who has miscarried. PregTASTIC's...
Strollers, car sears, travel systems, cribs... Trouble sifting through all the options? Ali from giggle.com details things to consider. Are you a double wide, city dweller or off road...
How much is too much? When should you stop talking about your pregnancy? Belly Button woes, Steph's shower, vivid dreams, storing sleep, storing sex, clothing ideas and more. Plus,
Birth at 42 weeks… Amy, former podcaster, shares her birthing story. Did she use HypnoBirthing and how long did she labor at home? Her doula's role, a teary husband, breastfeeding
Celebrate the coming of your child and pamper yourself before the Pampers. Babymoons: Why might you consider taking a babymoon? When is the optimal time to take one? What do hotels
An Owen or Emma? Lisa’s back to share her birthing experience. Was her one dream request fulfilled? At 13 days “overdue” was she induced? Did her husband use the flash cards she made?...
Common misconceptions couples have about life with a baby. How can you positively address the impact of a baby on your marriage, before baby arrives? Tips to communicate better with...
What are the core concepts taught in Birthing From Within childbirth prep classes? How is post partum addressed? Which four perspectives are explored? BFW mentor Nicole Morales shares...
What are the benefits of giving birth in water? Is it easier on mom, baby or both? How does the baby breathe under water? Barbara Harper, Founder of Waterbirth International shares
Are two cups of coffee too much? Dr. De-Kun Li speaks with us about caffeine's effect on miscarriage. Plus, the best exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor, what are kettlebells
How do you keep pregnancy worries at bay? What are some tips to dealing with fears during the first trimester? How to have more ups than downs during pregnancy. And, Birth stats for...
1 of 5 women is having her first pregnancy over the age of 35. What is Advanced Maternal Age? What can women in their 20's & 30's do to lessen their risk in a later pregnancy? What
What is Centering Pregnancy and how can this group model of care benefit you? How do you find a group care provider? Dr. Peter Bernstein, Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics
Clothes, books, magazines…what are your favorites? PregTASTIC shares fabulous pregnancy finds plus Kristen from coolmompicks.com contributes her priceless picks including an all-inclusive...
To fully vaccinate, selectively vaccinate or none at all? What is vaccine overload? Should you opt for the flu shot while pregnant? How to find a vaccine compatible pediatrician. PregTASTIC...
Maritza, her husband Brian and Baby join the crew to share the ups and downs of her birth. When did she finally go to the hospital? Did she get the epidural or was she too far along?...
What is Lamaze and is it for you? How is Lamaze different from other birthing techniques? Gerri Ryan, midwife and Lamaze cert. childbirth educator clarifies what lamaze is and isn't....
Hair color? Hot bath? Cat litter? Find out your Pregnancy IQ as the preggies take a true/false test on myths of pregnancy. Coming soon: Dr. Robert Sears to talk vaccines.
Taking care of peripheral matters for labor day, how to organize your registry, some non-traditional gift ideas, and will you mini van or not? Coming soon: Lamaze, Home Birth, Dr. Sears...
Former PregTASTIC Podcasters return with their newborns. Their birth stories and what a gameshow, a taxi and sushi have to do with the birth of their babies. Plus, tips and advice for...
How can you help your partner go from DUDE to DAD? How can you make the baby more real to your husband? Do men really experience typical pregnancy symptoms? Guests: Authors Sandy and...
What to consider within all of the choices of pregnancy and childbirth. Some tips to get what you want throughout your pregnancy from your healthcare providers. Resources to help you...
1 in 3 pregnant women will have a cesarean. What is VBAC? Double sewing? Low transverse incision? What is the recovery time? What tests can be done to determine weather or not you
Caroline Angel, co-author of The Newly Non-Drinking Girl's Guide to Pregnancy, shares some fetus friendly ways to catch a buzz and how much alcohol is too much? What is a Maternitini?...
Critically acclaimed, BOLD (Birth on Labor Day) will be performed throughout the world during the month of Sept. This week we welcome Karen Brody, creator of BOLD and Gabrielle, director...
When should you hire a Lactation Consultant? How to handle those offering well meaning advice. How to tell family that you may not want to have visitors right after giving birth. What's...
What are two basic principles to understanding breastfeeding? How do they help new mothers? Leading lactation expert, Dr. Jack Newman discusses why there is more to BF than the breastmilk....
Despite her blue, chipped toe nail polish and one shaved leg, Amanda gave birth to a healthy, platinum blond, baby Adam. Amanda's pregnancy MUST HAVES, her hilarious birthing story...
Breastfeeding within the first hours after birth. The importance of the latch and colostrum. Breastfeeding right after a c-section? Lactation Consultant, Annie VerSteeg, addresses these...
Why was Annie induced? Why did she break all the rules of delivery? And conflicting breastfeeding advice. Annie, her husband Rob join us to talk about the birth of their baby Matty....
What vitamins and nutrients enhance fetal brain and neural development? What is the latest on eating fish? Does what you eat influence what your baby prefers to eat later in life? Guest:...
Far too many expectant mothers find themselves unprepared for labor. How can you combine natural and medical techniques to manage labor pain? What can be done to calm and eliminate
What is a Midwife and how can one help during the birth of your baby? What type of training do Midwives have, and resources to help you find your perfect midwife. Plus, the birth of...
Annie’s husband, Rob joins in on the chit chat while providing another PregTASTIC Dad’s perspective. We’ll chat maternity leave and offer some ideas for you and your partner. Plus,
When and how do you tell your child you’re having a baby? How do you prepare your child for this event. Marilyn Turner, Pediatric Nurse, Childbirth Educator and Mom, joins PregTASTIC...
Faith, a former PregTASTIC podcaster, calls in to share her birthing story and how things are going at home with her new baby. A planned C-section but did everything go as planned?...
What is involved in cord blood banking? When does it happen, and why should we do it? Today Amy Larsen, from ViaCord shares some interesting facts about cord blood including how it’s...
Published: Monday, 04 June 2007 20:54:34
Duration: 00:49:48
Duration: 00:49:48