Pregnancy Pearls

If you're 35yo or older and want to have your first or an additional child, I know you've heard these terms before:  ""elderly gravida"", ""geriatric pregnancy"", ""midlife momma"", etc. I cringed when I heard these terms. It makes women who choose to wait a little longer to start a family seem archaic, which is not the case. Now the proper terminology is ""advanced maternal age"" aka AMA... which isn't all that much better. Yeah, being a little older does carry some risks in pregnancy, but it is not a reason to avoid getting pregnant. Check out this episode as Dr. Plenty breaks down the risks of AMA and how these risks can be reduced in your pregnancy.  As always, make sure to rate and comment!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many of us, pregnancy is a time for increased hours of sleep. This makes sense because it takes a ton of energy to grow a tiny human. On the contrary, some women actually experience bouts of insomnia, or difficulty falling asleep during pregnancy. On this week's podcast episode, Dr. Plenty talks about various reasons for insomnia in pregnancy and answers related questions.  Make sure to listen to the episode to learn more about how to improve your sleep habits and get rid of those sleepless nights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's podcast episode, Dr. Plenty is joined by the renowned Dr. DiAnne Davis, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist in Dallas, TX at North Dallas Dermatology Associates.  The two discuss common and not-so-common skin changes in pregnancy.  Dr. Davis also gives daily skin care recommendations for pregnant and non-pregnant women. She even gives Dr. Plenty some suggestions to improve her daily skin care regimen. If you want to look youthfully flawless, make sure to download and listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Dr. Plenty is joined by financial expert & founder of Premier Peak Consulting services, Ashley Holston, to discuss ways to set your child up for financial success. Want know the best time to start a college fund for your child or ways to make sure your child has an A+ credit score?  Well, this is the episode for you. If you’re a parent, you don’t want to miss this one.  Listen and share! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are several reasons for itching in pregnancy, but the one for which you should be evaluated is cholestasis of pregnancy. Listen as Dr. Plenty gives details about diagnosis and management of cholestasis of pregnancy as well as other causes of itching. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, Dr. Plenty talks about ectopic pregnancies.  Listen as she reviews the symptoms of an ectopic and how this pregnancy complication is managed. She slaps talks about what to do with a positive pregnancy test with an IUD in place.  You don’t want to miss this episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we discuss what we really don't want to talk about... and that's weight.  Obesity can lead to issues with fertility and cause complications during the pregnancy. If you are morbidly obese, weight loss as little as 10lbs can reduce your risk of having complications during pregnancy. Do you know your BMI? Well, step on the scale with Dr. Plenty so you can know where you stand and understand your risks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, Dr. Plenty discusses the pros and cons of a trial of labor after C-section (TOLAC, which if successful is called a VBAC) versus just proceeding with a repeat C-section.  She breaks down risks during labor, risks of surgery, and what to expect in both situations during the pandemic. If you're pregnant and have had a C-section before, you want to definitely listen to this episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode, special guest, Nikki Branch aka Nikki for the Culture, trailblazer behind Women for the Culture, talks with Dr. Plenty about how she balances being a mom to two special needs kids while managing numerous entrepreneurial ventures.  You don't want to miss this open and honest conversation about being a fulltime career woman with kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people equate self care to making time for hair appointments and manicures.  Well, it's more than just that! Selfcare is actually extremely important in order to maximize your overall mental and physical health.  As a full time physician, mother to a toddler, and wife, Dr. Plenty gets it! Sometimes we might feel guilty taking time away from our primary responsibilities to focus on ourselves. So, in this week's episode, she explains what self care really is and discusses ways to make time for it going forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.