Episodios

  • What to Expect When Your Water Breaks

    What to Expect When Your Water Breaks
    Mar 2 2026
    Your water breaks. 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? And what does T.A.C.O. have to do with it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 m
  • VBAC or Repeat Cesarean?

    VBAC or Repeat Cesarean?
    Feb 23 2026
    You had a cesarean with your first baby, and now you're pregnant again. Should you plan for another operation or go for a vaginal birth after cesarean, also known as a VBAC? What are some of the risks associated with having a repeat c-section? What makes you a good candidate for a VBAC? We'll give you the facts to help you determine which option is best for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 m
  • Fetal Non-Stress Tests During Pregnancy

    Fetal Non-Stress Tests During Pregnancy
    Feb 16 2026
    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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • High Risk Pregnancy: What to Expect

    High Risk Pregnancy: What to Expect
    Feb 9 2026
    Pregnancy is usually a happy, healthy event. But some moms-to-be may experience complications or chronic conditions that threaten their well-being or that of their baby. What does it mean to have a high-risk pregnancy? What are the common risk factors? And what type of care can you expect to receive if this happens to you and your baby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • Buying Maternity Clothes: New and Used

    Buying Maternity Clothes: New and Used
    Feb 2 2026
    Your body is changing — growing belly, growing breasts — so your wardrobe is bound to change. So, how do you adapt to all these changes without breaking the bank? What are some essential pieces you can use during and after pregnancy? Do you have to buy everything new? What about buying gently used clothing from second hand stores or borrowing from friends? Plus, we'll discuss the benefits of renting maternity clothes that perfectly fit you during each trimester! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 m
  • Birthing Centers: An Alternative to Hospitals

    Birthing Centers: An Alternative to Hospitals
    Jan 26 2026
    Where should you birth your baby? If a hospital doesn't feel right but home birth is also out of your comfort zone, then you may want to consider a birthing center. So, what exactly is a birthing center and what type of care can you expect to receive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 m
  • Pampering Yourself During Pregnancy

    Pampering Yourself During Pregnancy
    Jan 19 2026
    Pregnant women usually experience symptoms such an extreme fatigue, body aches, and nausea. You may also be on your feet all day at work or at home running around as you care for your other children. Bottom line: the world isn't going to stop simply because you're pregnant. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 m
  • Choosing Your Health Care Provider: Birth Doulas

    Choosing Your Health Care Provider: Birth Doulas
    Jan 12 2026
    Regardless of how you deliver your baby, you will need to rely on a team of health care providers to help you along the way. This new series explores the various options available to you- starting with a birth doula. What is the doula's role during your childbirth experience? What qualities should you look for in a doula? And where should you start looking for a doula? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 m