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Ep116 Medical Myths of Pregnancy Nov 11, 2008

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Has pregnancy been overmedicalized? Is an unmedicated birth the best for you and your baby? Should you avoid medications when pregnant? Sex or no sex the last weeks of pregnancy? Dr. Carol Livoti veteran OB and author dispels some medical myths of pregnancy.

Ep115 Hypno-Curious About Hypnobabies Oct 29, 2008

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Hypnobabies: A birthing option where mothers are awake and aware, can move about freely, relaxed, deeply in hypnosis and completely comfortable while giving birth. Find out the similarities and differences to Hypnobirthing and how to create natural anesthesia using your mind. Kerry Tuschhoff, founder of Hypnobabies joins PregTASTIC to talk about this complete childbirth education option. Aren’t you a little Hypno-Curious?

Ep114 Birthing Classes: What To Expect Oct 22, 2008

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What can you expect to learn in a hospital childbirth class? How have childbirth classes changed over the years? How have women’s expectations of childbirth classes changed, and what about expecting dads? Plus, the fainting factor. Guest Norma Mendenhall, childbirth educator and registered nurse, shares her knowledge and decades of experience teaching childbirth classes.

Ep113 What’s Fabulous About Your Pregnancy? Oct 15, 2008

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B’bye to your period and monthly cramps, hello VIP treatment, confidence and a healthier you. Do you use your pregnancy to get out of things? Are you feeling like a fertility goddess? Do you finally fill a B-cup bra? The PregTASTIC crew dishes on what makes their pregnancies fabulous!

Ep112 Janine's Birth Story Oct 08, 2008

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Janine’s back with her husband Matthew and their newborn! They’ll share how hypnobirthing fared, benefits of a water tub and how they dealt with the bumps on the road to delivery. Plus, Matthew has a 21 yr. old, and how will a newborn change the family dynamics?

Ep111 Leyna's Birth Story Sep 30, 2008

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Things no one told her about labor and recovery, breasts like water balloons, suck organizing exercises—for baby, and a her tips for expecting parents. Leyna’s back in studio to share the good, bad and ugly of birth and being a new mom. Plus, Leyna’s husband Brian offers some tips for dads.

Ep110 Sarah's Hypnobirth Sep 17, 2008

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Former PregTASTIC panelist Sarah is back with her all natural, drug free birthing story. Her hypnobirthing experience, breastfeeding, her must haves and her birth "pearl of wisdom". Plus, wine bottles, a baseball game and an obstacle course; wait, was this labor or a party! What crazy positions was her doula in? And sex after birth!

Ep109 Krista's Birth Story Sep 11, 2008

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Working with her newborn in tow, baby’s first flight, thrush and what to do about it. Plus tips on traveling with a newborn and returning to work from former podcaster Krista who is back to share her birth story.

Ep108 First Week After Birth Sep 02, 2008

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What warrants your worry and what doesn’t during those first weeks with your newborn? Caring for the umbilical cord stump, whites of the eyes and jaundice and a tip for diaper duty. How often should your baby dirty his/her diaper? What can you do to lessen the chance of SIDS? What is colic, and the rule of twos? What should factor in when choosing a formula? Is organic really better? Pediatrician, Dr. William Hitchcock is this week's guest.

Ep107 First Days After Birth Aug 26, 2008

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What to expect during the first few days while caring for your new baby? How does your body and your baby's body change? Danger signs, breast feeding cues, car seat tips and establishing visiting hours at home. Midwife, Gerri Ryan returns for part 2 of our 3 part series.

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