On today’s episode my guest, Yosaira Gomez, gets real about her experience with paid family leave, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. She opens up about getting her miracle rainbow baby after a heavy loss. Also, she also shares her struggle connecting with her baby at first and how she overcame these fears with the help of her support system.

For more information about miscarriages and rainbow births

https://americanpregnancy.org/getting-pregnant/pregnancy-loss/what-is-a-rainbow-baby

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On today’s episode, I share my personal experience with discovering the gender of my baby through an early blood test, how old wives tales measured up to my pregnancy and the scientifically proven prenatal testing I had done during my pregnancy that set the record straight.

For more information about prenatal testing, check out the resources below.

https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/prenatal-genetic-screening-tests

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On today’s episode, I share my personal story of trying to conceive, including everything I tried and used during that period of my life. My positive pregnancy surprise and devastating journey through VTS. You don’t want to miss this!

More information on Vanishing Twin Syndrome

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23023-vanishing-twin-syndrome

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On today’s episode, Dr. Samantha Collazo, an OBGYN in New Jersey, let’s me pick her brain on all things pregnancy! If you are currently pregnant or know someone who is, this episode is especially for you! I can’t wait for you to hear this super awesome Q & A!

Resources from American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist

https://www.acog.org/womens-health/resources-for-you#f:@patientportalcontenttype=[FAQs,FAQs%20for%20Teens]

Information on Preeclampsia

https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/preeclampsia-and-high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy

CDC Travel Guidelines for Pregnant Women

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2024/family/pregnant-travelers

When to get a mammogram?

https://www.breastcancer.org/screening-testing/mammograms/recommendations

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On today’s episode, Yudissa shares her story of becoming pregnant at just 15 years old. It wasn’t what she expected in more ways than one. She shares her advice for other teen moms. Her village was small but mighty and carried her into the woman she is today. Yudissa is a strong advocate for women and children and helps them become insured so they get the quality healthcare and benefits they deserve. Check it out!

Resources for Teen Pregnancies

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/

https://americanpregnancy.org/options-for-unplanned-pregnancy/pregnant-teen/

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductive-health/teen-pregnancy/index.html

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/dating-sex/Pages/Teenage-Pregnancy.aspx

Information about Placenta Previa from the Mayo Clinic Website:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/placenta-previa/symptoms-causes/syc-20352768

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On today’s episode, I dive into the phenomenon known as Imposter Syndrome and how it relates to motherhood. I talk about my experience with these feelings, when they were triggered for me and how I fight it everyday.

If you think you might be struggling with Imposter Syndrome, please check out the following resources and please reach out to someone you trust like your health care provider.

Motherhood Imposter Syndrome: What It Is, Effects, & How to Overcome

https://www.choosingtherapy.com/motherhood-imposter-syndrome/

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On today’s episode, Raquel Perez, a former strategy manager at Paramount, tells us all about her pregnancy journey and her struggle with postpartum anxiety. What she did differently the second time around that really helped her.

If you think you might be struggling with Postpartum Anxiety, please check out the following resources and please reach out to someone you trust like your health care provider.

Postpartum Support International:

https://www.postpartum.net/

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Regina shares her incredible journey into motherhood which started by finding an unexpected tumor in her brain. Listen in as she shares what she's learned from her children and the 3 best tips for new moms she ever received.

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Welcome to PedsNPMom, The Podcast! By day, I’m a pediatric nurse practitioner taking care of your children and by night, I’m getting schooled by my own. Today’s inaugural mini episode will be a short introduction about who I am and why on earth I am doing this podcast.

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