Pregnancy Pearls

It's National Women's Health Week, so what better topic to discuss than what to expect at your well woman annual exam?  If you haven't scheduled your yearly exam yet, make an effort to do so.  Check out this episode prior to your visit as a reminder of what to expect.  During the episode, Dr. Plenty walks you through what will be done at your annual well woman exam. She also reviews different screening and diagnostic tests you should have done based on your age.  In addition to age-appropriate screening reminders, she also lets you know when you should seek screening earlier based on your family history of certain medical conditions.  If you're a planner, then this is definitely the episode for you.  If you're not a planner, then this episode will keep you on your toes and remind you to prioritize yourself and your health.  Download, and listen to the episode now!  And don't forget to share it with your friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although the number of teenage pregnancies in the U.S. have continued to decrease, teen pregnancy is still a thing… especially amongst Black and Latina young ladies.  Some teens lack the support they need to be successful as teen moms and with their long term aspirations.  This week, Dr. Plenty is joined by Dretona Maddox, founder and owner of Purposely Chosen, a nonprofit organization committed to helping displaced teen moms keep their babies through non-stigmatizing support, advocacy and parenting education. During the episode, Dretona shares her own experience with teen pregnancy and provides guidance to help support all pregnant women.  Whether you’re a teen or not, you’ll find this episode enlightening. Download and listen to the episode now! And don’t forget to share with your friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The postpartum recovery process can be extremely complicated.  You've just had a new baby and need to constantly wash clothes. You're trying to get the hang of breastfeeding.  You want to lose weight and get your pre-pregnancy body back. And you're mentally trying to adjust to your new mom-life all while operating on limited sleep.  Yep! It's definitely an adjustment but worthwhile.  To shed some light on how you can adjust to the postpartum period, Dr. Plenty is joined by Gabrielle Zabriskie, Prenatal and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist with expertise in prenatal and postpartum yoga.  During this episode, Mrs. Zabriskie gives tips on how to gradually get back to your pre-pregnancy self, both physically and mentally.  She also gives tips for conservative treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and inside insight about management of breech babies. This episode one is a ""must listen"".  Download and check out the episode NOW.  And don't forget to share with your friends!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all sick and tired of hearing about COVID-19. But, now is not the time to slip up and get COVID-19, Recently, several of Dr. Plenty's members were diagnosed with COVID-19, including her 2 year-old son, Harrison.  If you've been listening to the show for a while, you know that Harrison has had issues with his immune system. So, you can image the terror she had while taking care of him during this trying time. In this episode, Dr. Plenty lets you know how to continue keeping your family safe, how you can avoid getting COVID-19 if someone in your family is diagnosed, and get up-to-date information about unique situations pertaining to COVID-19 such as how to breastfeed and daycare precautions.  Let's stay steadfast in not transmitting the virus.  Keep your little ones safe. Download, listen, and share now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the weather starts to get nice, many of us are ready to break out the sundresses and short shorts.  But, for some, especially if you’re pregnant, you probably notice more varicose veins and spider veins than usual.  This week, Dr. Plenty discussed the reasons for these more visible veins in pregnancy and how they are treated. She also let’s you know when your varicosity aren’t just varicose veins and need further attention.  Go ahead and download and listen to the episode now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you postpartum and need advice to snap back to your pre-pregnancy weight? Have you recently had a baby and are confused about dieting and breastfeeding? Or do you have a child over 2yo and still haven't dropped those pounds?  If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, Dr. Plenty is joined by health and wellness coach and personal trainer, Stacy Kador, to discuss ways to drop the weight. Our expert guest, Stacy, gained over 70lbs with her last pregnancy and lost it all plus some!  Her experience motivated her to focus on weight loss and management and help other mothers, like her, become the fittest versions of themselves. You'll learn about different weight loss strategies and reasons you should live a healthier lifestyle. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you'll also learn which diets are safe for you and when to safely resume exercising after delivery and much more! Make sure to check out the episode, and share with your friends!  Don't forget to rate and comment as well. 

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The decision to have genetic screening to evaluate for genetic problems with your baby is a big decision. The most common type of genetic screen is what’s called a noninvasive prenatal screen (NIPS), which is a blood test that screens cells that enter your (mom) blood circulation from the placenta.  NIPS is a pretty good test!  It has a high detection rate for Down syndrome and a few other common genetic abnormalities.  BUT, this test can screen for a lot of stuff… some of which are super rare. What’s the issue with that, you ask? Well, the sensitivity for the other conditions the test screens for is much lower, we’re talking anywhere from 40-80%, which is basically a coin toss in some situations.  Check out this episode to find out more about the NIPS and when you should consider more extensive or invasive genetic testing.  Please don’t forget to rate, comment, and share with your friends as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of you, especially my first time moms, have been asking several questions about what you've been told about labor and delivery and wonder if it's normal. So, on this week's episode, Dr. Plenty answers all your questions and breaks down what your physician or provider really means when it comes to labor and delivery. For starters, she goes over some key medical terms relevant to the labor process. Then, she answers listeners' questions about induction vs natural labor.  If you're pregnant or getting ready to deliver, you want to make sure you check out this episode to be in the know!  Make sure to listen now, and share with your friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all pregnancies are planned.  Sometimes, you might have just been having a good time, and oops, now there’s a baby on the way. This happens actually in more than half of pregnancies.  So, this is a complete judgement-free zone.  Make sure to listen to this episode to find out what you should do if you’re having an unplanned pregnancy so that you can be as safe as possible moving forward.  You’ll learn about what medications you should stop immediately and which ones need an alternative medication instead.  You’ll also gain some insight abouthow to handle state restrictions in the event you choose not to continue the pregnancy.  We talk about it all.  So, download and listen now, and don’t forget to share with your friends! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.