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Ep126 Kate's Birth Story Feb 03, 2009

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How was her all natural, birth center experience? The pros and cons of her quick, first time labor. Did she have time to get relaxed for hypnobabies? Boy or girl? What is code pink? And, why she missed being at the birth center once they were home. Kate’s back to share it all!

Ep125 Elective C-Sections: Do The Benefits Outweigh The Risks? Jan 27, 2009

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What constitutes an “elective” cesarean? Do the benefits outweigh the risks for mom and baby? "Wet lungs" and respiratory problems from cesareans. When is the earliest you should have an elective c-section? The importance of fetal development during the last 2 weeks of gestation, and possible breastfeeding complications from cesareans. Dr. Thomas Moore, Chair of Reproductive Medicine at University of California at San Diego is this week's guest.

Ep124 Adjusting to Your New Mom ID Jan 21, 2009

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What emotional changes do moms experience after having a baby? What are some signs that Mom feels she’s lost her identity? How can you tell if you are a “Mommy Martyr”? How do you integrate your new identity as a mother with who you were before motherhood? Sara Holliday a licensed marriage-family therapist answers these questions and more.

Ep123 Dr. Harvey Karp: Making it Through the 4th Trimester Jan 13, 2009

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What is the 4th Trimester? What are the 5 S's to keep your newborn happy? Why is your newborn fussing and what can you do to make him/her happy? Plus, replicating the womb, how to properly swaddle, importance of white noise, thumb sucking vs. pacifier and tips to create a healthy environment for your newborn. Also, how do you help well-meaning family members understand you’re not “spoiling” your baby? PregTASTIC hosts world-renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp.

Ep122 The Childbirth Choice That’s Right for You Jan 07, 2009

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How to decide which childbirth option is right for you, and five tips on what to consider when making your decision. Plus, how do we stop the judgment of each other’s child birthing choices? Author, Marisa Cohen joins PregTASTIC to discuss her book Deliver This!: Make the Childbirth Choice That's Right for You . . . No Matter What Everyone Else Thinks.

Ep121 Stacey's Birth Story Dec 16, 2008

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HypnoBirthing, meconium in her amniotic fluid and how her itching condition affected birth. Plus, their unique name choice, her most comfortable laboring position and a hospital cafeteria Thanksgiving! Former podcaster Stacey returns to share her birth story.

Ep120 Baby Planning Books: Pregnancy and Beyond Dec 09, 2008

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From choosing gear and throwing showers to finding a doula, a doctor and even childcare; learn what baby planners do during pregnancy and beyond with Carrie Furet from Essential Baby Planner.

Ep119 Meridith's Birth Story Dec 02, 2008

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Meridith’s back with her birth story! She details the ups and downs of a 4-hour labor -- are there downs to that? How she shared the birth with her fiancé overseas, why she was all over Tim-buck-two hours after birth, an insurance phone call and how she got back into the swing of things so quickly.

Ep118 The 411 on Ultrasounds Nov 25, 2008

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Prenatal ultrasounds: Should you get a “storefront” 4-D ultrasound? Are there risks involved? How do they work and why are they done? What are some false-positives? Why a full bladder? PregTASTIC hosts Dr. Dolores Pretorius, Professor of Radiology at University of California San Diego and Director of Fetal Imaging at the UCSD Fetal Care and Genetics Center and gets the 411 on prenatal ultrasounds.

Ep117 Sex, Love, Pregnancy: Keeping Your Relationship Intimate Nov 18, 2008

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Has your sex drive changed during your pregnancy? What are some common issues that interfere with intimacy and how you can overcome them? Will your sex life ever be the same as before pregnancy? And the feel good hormone. Sara Holliday a licensed marriage-family therapist discusses the ups and downs of sex throughout pregnancy and shares how to keep the intimacy of your relationship intact.

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