If you're pregnant with twins or higher order multiples, then your medical care provider has probably already told you about the risk of preterm labor. What does "preterm" actually mean for multiples? What are some of the signs of preterm labor?
Blood types plays an important role during pregnancy. It's even possible for your blood type to be incompatible with your unborn child. What determines your baby's blood type and Rh factor? How do you know if you're incompatible? And how could that impact pregnancy and your labor and delivery?
Your decision to have a VBAC or repeat cesarean is important. This episode will help inform you so you can understand the trade-offs, and weigh your own values and concerns so that you can come to a decision that is best for you and baby.
So you are getting ready to welcome your little angel to the world? Congratulations! You have obviously spent the last few weeks obsessing over all the things that you need to make the trip to the hospital and the first few weeks after baby arrives a success. Which means you have probably considered creating a birth plan.
When you're pregnant, your options for "adult beverages" are limited. That's when pregnant mamas turn to their favorite "mocktails". Saavy, sophisticated drinks- minus the alcohol. Join us as we taste test some of the best recipes right in our studio!
Let's face it- sex is different when you're pregnant. Your body is going through many changes and you may feel more or less sexual depending on your situation. How do you handle sex and pregnancy with your partner? Plus, a candid conversation about how you can make sex more enjoyable.
What do you do now? It's not always as dramatic as the movies make it out to be, but you should still be prepared. What can your amniotic fluid tell you about your baby? Why are babies usually delivered shortly after a mother's water breaks?
Learning you're pregnant with twins can certainly send you on an emotional rollercoaster. In this episode, our twin moms share how they felt about being pregnant with twins. What initial concerns did they have? How did they manage any additional stress?
There are many reasons you may need to have a fetal non-stress test, or NST, during your pregnancy. Perhaps your baby isn't moving as much as before or perhaps you have a high risk pregnancy. So, how are these tests performed, and are there any risks to mom and baby? Also, what typically happens if the results are abnormal?
The placenta provides essential nourishment to your baby throughout pregnancy. But it has tremendous benefits to the mother during her postpartum care? What are your different options and how can it impact your overall health?
