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Ep236 Are Other Pregnant Women Like You? Oct 05, 2011

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It's the question most pregnant women ask themselves throughout their pregnancy, "Am I normal? Do other pregnant women feel the same way I do?" Well, you're not alone. While each pregnancy is different, most of us seem to struggle with the same issues including health and nutrition, finances and what life will be like once your little one arrives. Today we'll explore some of the common questions we ask ourselves during our nine month waiting period.

Ep235 Design Your Perfect Nursery Sep 28, 2011

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Designing your baby’s nursery can be a daunting process- especially of you’re a first time parent. What are the must-have items and what can you live without? What kind of crib should you buy? Do you really need all that baby bedding? How can you arrange the furniture to save space? Plus, some money saving tips allowing you to design your perfect nursery without breaking the bank.

Ep234 Five Must-Have Foods When Pregnant Sep 21, 2011

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We all know it’s important to “eat right” when pregnant, but what exactly does that mean? Today we're exploring the five must-have foods every pregnant woman should have on her grocery list... and there are some shockers! How do these foods help you and your baby, and what are some great ways to prepare them? What are some options for vegans and vegetarians? Plus, we'll answer some of your top questions about what you should and shouldn't eat while pregnant.

Ep233 Pregnancy Ups and Downs Sep 13, 2011

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Our PregTASTIC panelists are baring it all. Who's experiencing extreme hot flashes in her second trimester? Which panelist has strange cramps and pains in the morning after sleeping through the night? Is itching during early pregnancy normal? Plus, a surprise announcement from Sunny and a video skype call from our special guest in Hong Kong.

Ep232 Elimination Communication: An Alternative to Traditional Diapers Aug 31, 2011

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Cloth or disposable? When we're pregnant, we spend lots of time trying to figure out which option is best for our babies. What if there was a more natural approach to pottying that actually works with your child's own instincts? Elimination Communication is all about using timing, cues and your motherly instinct to address your baby's elimination needs. But how does it work? And is it right for you? Two moms, who practice elimination communication with their own children, share their experience with our PregTASTIC panel.

Ep231 Mercedes' C-Section Aug 24, 2011

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PregTASTIC panelist, Mercedes, is back to share her birth story at age 40. Did her boy arrive on the 4th of July like everyone wanted? What song was playing in the operating room the moment her son was born? Plus, what happened to make it impossible for Mercedes to encapsulate her placenta?

Ep230 Top 10 Labor and Delivery Fears Aug 17, 2011

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Nobody ever said childbirth was going to be easy. In fact, most of us probably think about the worse case scenarios as our due date draws near. That's exactly what www.thebump.com explores in their recent article Top 10 Labor and Delivery Fears. So, what’s your biggest fear when it comes to labor and delivery? Today we’re checking in with our PregTASTIC panelists and our facebook fans to find out.

Ep229 Pregnancy Ups and Downs Aug 11, 2011

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Our PregTASTIC panelists share the highs and lows of their pregnancies. Which panelist had a "baby overload" and literally took a break from all things baby-related? Whose chiropractic appointment and prenatal message helped to relieve her intense backaches? One panelist prepares for her amniocentesis while another preps her nursery. Plus, two new preggies join the PregTASTIC team!

Ep228 Theresa's C-Section Aug 03, 2011

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PregTASTIC Panelist Theresa is back to share her birth story. Did she succeed at a planned VBAC? What was her husband's clever way of sharing the birthing experience with family and friends around the country? How is their older son adapting to the family's new addition? And why did Theresa feel like she was starving her baby?

Ep227 Pain Relief: Helping You Through Childbirth Jul 27, 2011

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Whether you're planning to go natural or you prefer the medicinal route, we have some great pain relief options to help you throughout your labor and delivery. What are some simple ways to change up your room to make it more relaxing? What positions seem to help relieve the pain? What is a tens machine and how can it help? Plus, an anesthesiologist explains how epidurals impact your body, your baby and breastfeeding.

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