Ask Dr. Sterling Podcast

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My 23 Week Pregnancy Diary - Bonus Episode Apr 28, 2022

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In this bonus episode, Dr. Sterling shares a look inside her personal pregnancy journey. This pregnancy diary will give you a glimpse into her mental and physical state as she shares her true experiences and raw emotions. If you are pregnant, know that you are not alone.

This is week 23. She shares her experience with contracting Covid while pregnant and how she plans to manage the symptoms. It can often feel like when one pregnancy symptom disappears, another one pops up. Might this unpredictable nature of pregnancy prepare you for parenthood?

Resources:

Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents

Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership

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Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan

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Preparing Your Pelvic Floor for Labor Apr 25, 2022

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In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling sits down with Dr. Anna Grant, DPT (@annagrantdpt) to discuss how to prepare your pelvic floor for labor. She shares her valuable wisdom about pelvic floor health and how awareness of your connection to your pelvic floor can promote wellness through postpartum. Not only does she provide tips to reduce tearing, but a guide for when to reach out to a pelvic floor physical therapist. Don't wait until there is a problem to address pelvic floor wellness - tune in now for prevention!

Sterling Parents - head to SterlingParents.com to view our other resources on pelvic floor health from Dr. Anna Grant and more!.

Resources:

Dr. Anna Grant - https://www.instagram.com/annagrantdpt/

Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents

Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership

Music:

Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan

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Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu

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Deciding When to Share Your Pregnancy Apr 18, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Sterling dismantles the outdated rule of waiting until the 2nd trimester to share your pregnancy news. She explains how to make the decision that is right for YOU and why it might not be same some for every person or even every pregnancy. The difficulty of your pregnancy, your personality, your job and more all factor into making a decision that is best for you. Dr. Sterling is here to guide you along your journey!

Sterling Parents - head to your membership resource library for more support on when to share your pregnancy news and all the aspects to consider!

Resources:

Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents

Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership

Music:

Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ

My 19 Week Pregnancy Diary - Bonus Episode Apr 14, 2022

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This is week 19. She shares how her symptoms have improved but definitely doesn't feel that boost of energy people often talk about. Is it possible that your experience during pregnancy can help you prepare for the unpredictable nature of parenting? Tune in to hear why Dr. Sterling believes it does.

Resources:

Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents

Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership

Music:

Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ

Setting and Enforcing Boundaries Made Simple Apr 11, 2022

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In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling sits down with the incredible Dr. Cassidy Freitas, MFT (@drcassidy) to discuss all things boundaries. There are times in our lives that boundaries can be more difficult and pregnancy is definitely one of them. Listen in to learn how to set and enforce boundaries in your life in a simple and relatable way. You won't want to miss Dr. Cassidy's life changing advice that can enhance your relationships and quality of life.

Sterling Parents - listen on the private podcast to hear advice on the guilt that comes with setting boundaries during the newborn phase and during infertility and pregnancy loss.

Resources:

Dr. Cassidy Freitas - www.drcassidymft.com/

Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents

Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership

Music:

Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ

Maximizing Your Self Care in Pregnancy Apr 04, 2022

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In this episode, Dr. Sterling breaks down self care. You might think you know all about the buzzword, but what she shares in this episode will redefine how you view self care. In a time when your energy is lacking - hello pregnancy - it's so important you prioritize activities that refuel you rather than drain you. Tune in to learn about why self care is crucial in pregnancy & parenting and the elements to creating a sustainable routine that is right for you!

Sterling Parents - listen on the private podcast to hear Dr. Sterling's definition of "anti-self care" and how to identify activities that are numbing rather than refueling.

Resources:

Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents

Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership

Music:

Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ

My 17 Week Pregnancy Diary - Bonus Episode Mar 31, 2022

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This is week 17. She shares how she has managed her nausea up until this point and the importance of staying in tune with your body.

Resources:

Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents

Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership

Music:

Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ

Limited Energy & Limited Time in Pregnancy: How to Get it All Done Mar 28, 2022

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Exhaustion in pregnancy is no joke. You feel like you need to read all the books and prepare all the things, but your energy is going towards growing a human. What happens when we decrease the energy available to us AND add more to our plate? In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling breaks down this vicious cycle and what we can do about it. Stress is not our fault but how we manage it is within our control. Tune in to start questioning the messages that keep us stuck in this cycle and learn concrete ways to work your way out.

Sterling Parents - listen on the private podcast to hear Dr. Sterling's tips to ways you can get back more time and energy starting today!

Resources:

Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents

Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership

Music:

Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ

An Empowered Plus Size Pregnancy Mar 21, 2022

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In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling shares a conversation she had with childbirth educator, Jen McLellan, on having an empowered plus size pregnancy. She is a wealth of knowledge to help question fatphobia in our culture and learn how it impacts prenatal care. Her mission to raise awareness and create change is as simple as it is profound; we need more compassion in our care for pregnant people in larger bodies. Listen in to learn about what aspects of the medical system needs to change and how to currently navigate a broken system when you have a plus size pregnancy.

Your body is just as incredible in pregnancy as anyone else. Follow Jen on Instagram to learn more! @plussizebirth

Resources:

www.plussizebirth.com

Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents

Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership

Music:

Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ

My 15 Week Pregnancy Diary - Bonus Episode Mar 17, 2022

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This is week 15. She shares a dizzy spell that forced her to address the physical limitations of her current pregnancy and why self care is so important. If you are feeling drained from pregnancy, you'll definitely relate to her experience!

Resources:

Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents

Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of Sterling Parents Membership

Music:

Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan

Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0

Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu

Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/-K_YSjqKgvQ