Preggie Pals: Your Pregnancy, Your Way

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Signs Your Baby Is Dropping in Pregnancy Nov 25, 2024

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As an expectant parent, there are so many terms to learn and new “feelings” to identify in pregnancy. What does the term “the baby has dropped” really mean? What does it feel like? How do you know what’s going on? And what does this mean for your labor and delivery? Learn more about the signs your baby has dropped in pregnancy.

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Sleep During Pregnancy: Finding Comfort with a Growing Belly Nov 18, 2024

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When you're pregnant, your body is working overtime and you may feel more sleepy or tired than usual. However, the larger your belly gets, the more uncomfortable you may be when you lay down to rest? What are the best positions for sleeping while pregnant? What modifications can you make to your environment so you can get the sleep you need?

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Creating Your Postpartum Plan Nov 11, 2024

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In addition to caring for an amazing newborn baby, your postpartum period will almost certainly bring more stress and challenges than you anticipated. Preparing a postpartum plan can help make this transition into parenthood a bit smoother. So, what should you consider when creating your postpartum plan? When should you create it, and who should be part of the process?

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Putting VBAC Risks Into Perspective Nov 04, 2024

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Your first baby was born via c-section and with this time you're hoping to have a vaginal birth, or VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). You may have heard about some of the risks, but what does it all actually mean? Are VBACs riskier than having a repeat c-section? What factors should you consider before making this big decision for both you and your baby?

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Sleep During Pregnancy: Mental and Emotional Changes Oct 28, 2024

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We know sleep is important during pregnancy. Not getting enough can cause drastic changes both mentally and emotionally. What are some signs of sleep deprivation? How can you overcome sleep disorders while pregnant? Plus, simple tips to help you and your baby get the restful sleep you deserve.

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Know your Birth Center Options Oct 21, 2024

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Thinking about your labor and delivery can be overwhelming. If you are among the women who are interested in birthing out of the hospital and at a birth center this episode is for you! Today we are chatting about birth center options for labor and birth and what you need to know before you give birth.

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Choosing Your Health Care Provider: Lactation Consultants Oct 14, 2024

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You're planning to breastfeed your baby once he arrives. But what happens if your breastfeeding experience doesn't happen as perfectly as you planned? How can a board-certified lactation consultant help you on your journey? What services does a lactation consultant typically provide? What are some of the benefits in adding one to your team of health care providers? Plus, how to find a lactation consultant who best fits you and your breastfeeding needs.

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Pregnancy Exercises: Running While Pregnant Oct 07, 2024

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Running while pregnant is a controversial topic for many non-runners. But running while pregnant can actually be quite beneficial to both mom and baby. What should you expect if you choose to run throughout your pregnancy? Can you run during all three trimesters? And what are some great ways to monitor your body to ensure you and baby are safe?

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Why More Women are Calling Their Midwife Sep 30, 2024

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Congrats! You are pregnant! Whether this is your first pregnancy or second you will need to think about the care team you would like to have while carrying your bundle of joy. Today we are talking about the growing trend of women opting to go with a midwifery team rather than their normal OB and essentially calling their midwife!

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Why Experience Matters When Choosing Your Birth Team Sep 23, 2024

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You know you want to birth with a midwifery team however you aren’t sure how tochoose the one right for you. Today we are speaking with Sarah Tunney a very experiencedmidwife to chat about why experience matters especially for high risk pregnancies anddeliveries.

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