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Ep136 Homebirth 101: The Home Court Advantage Apr 30, 2009

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What exactly is homebirth? Who is a good candidate and why might you want to consider a homebirth? How and why a homebirth is safe. When is a homebirth not recommended, and what's the plan of action if hospital transfer becomes necessary? What are the costs and what does insurance cover? And, thoughts on young siblings being present during a birth. Midwife Marla Hicks is this week's guest on PregTASTIC!

Ep135 Mindy’s Birth Story Apr 20, 2009

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Mindy's four-week early birth, epidural bliss, dealing with pressure to feed her newborn, must haves at the hospital and what's with the weird toe comment from the nurse?

Ep134 Natural Childbirth: Tips For An Unmedicated Birth Apr 15, 2009

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What exactly is natural childbirth? What happens with a woman’s hormones during a natural childbirth? What causes pain during childbirth? Tips to achieving an unmedicated birth where you feel most comfortable, and how to best prepare yourself and your partner. Midwife and creator of It's My Body My Baby, My Birth DVD, Maria Iorillo joins PregTASTIC.

Ep133 Childcare Options Apr 07, 2009

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The importance of exploring your childcare options early in your pregnancy. Day care, nanny, family care, etc. Pros and cons and what will you pay for these services? Due diligence, the right background check and what not to do in your search.

Ep132 Sarah’s Birth Story Mar 31, 2009

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Sarah is back to share her birth story. We’ll find out if she was induced, hear about her surprise rupture of membranes, and the pros and cons of the epidural wearing off a little too early.

Ep131 Preparing for Baby #2 Mar 24, 2009

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What should you organize before the birth of your second child? How to prepare your toddler for baby #2. How to cope with differing schedules, easing your toddler’s transition, go-to items and Me time. PregTASTIC hosts Jennifer Hull, mother of two and author of Beyond One: Growing a Family and Getting a Life.

Ep130 Maggie's Birth Story Mar 18, 2009

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Maggie shares her surprise birth, 4-weeks early, no bag packed, no name picked, car seat drama at the special care nursery and breastfeeding: “udderly intense”. Maggie’s sense of humor pulls her through! And, win a $100 shopping spree!

Ep129 Working Women’s Pregnancy Concerns Mar 09, 2009

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When and how do you share your pregnancy news with your boss and coworkers? How do you keep up the pace during those first tired months? Maternity leave ideas, staying connected to work and baby, signs that you’re ready to return to work, and childcare dilemmas. Dr. Marjorie Greenfield, OB/GYN and author of The Working Woman’s Pregnancy Book talks work concerns with PregTASTIC.

Ep128 Christina’s C-Section Mar 02, 2009

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Christina’s back to share how her 2nd c-section compared to the first, anesthesia surprises, an over-the-curtain paparazzi dad, how she prepared her toddler for the baby and a Facebook baby name poll!

Ep127 Being Dad: Insights From a Male Perspective Feb 11, 2009

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Dads-to-be: What excites them? What are their top concerns? Worries? What don’t they want to talk about? What helps dads become better birth partners? And the difference between how men and women talk about pregnancy and birth. Sam Holt shares his insights on the male perspective of pregnancy and birth which he gathered while making the film Being Dad: Inspiration and Information for Dads to be.

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