Pregnancy Pearls

By Mean Ole Lion Media

Dr. Plenty, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and high risk pregnancy expert. She's brilliant, well-researched with a great bedside manor.... but she is a little feisty and will "tell it like it is".... more

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How many episodes does Pregnancy Pearls have?

The podcast currently has 184 episodes available.

Pregnancy Pearls episodes:

January 11, 2024 Alcohol & Fertility
You know those martinis you like so much… or the vodka and pineapple drinks you have with your friends every Friday night for girls night? Ever wonder how drinking can play a role in your fertility journey? If so, check out the latest podcast episode where I answer all your preconception questions related to drinking ranging from social drinking to binge drinking. We chat about it all! Subscribe, download and listen now!
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31min
January 05, 2024 Prenatal Care Providers
OB/GYNs are leaders in women’s health and pregnancy care. But did you know that other providers who work in collaboration with OB/GYNs or provide prenatal care independently as well? Yep! Check out this episode to find out about different prenatal care providers and to learn which type of provider is right for you and your prenatal journey. Download and listen now!
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45min
December 28, 2023 Breech Pregnancy
Ever wonder what’s the big deal about your baby being in butt down? Well, on this week’s episode, we discussed different types of breech presentations and how it’s managed during pregnancy and delivery. We also discussed how your baby being breech can impact care after delivery. This episode is an insightful one, so go ahead and download and listen now!!
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34min
December 15, 2023 Cryptic Pregnancy
Description: Have you ever watched one of those TV shows where the person didn’t know they were pregnant until in labor? Wonder how that’s possible? A lot of people wonder, too. Well, when someone doesn’t know they are pregnant until really late in pregnancy or until labor starts, this is called a cryptic pregnancy. Check out this episode to learn how this could happen and how it’s handled. You’ll also hear some interesting cases related to this topic. This episode is a good one! Download and listen now. And don’t forget to share with your friends.
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29min
December 08, 2023 What's The Plan
Back in the day, no one really had birth plans. Patients would just go in and follow the lead of the OB nurse and physician. But in this day and age, women want more control over their bodies and want happens in the delivery room, which is a good thing! Check out this episode to learn more about pregnancy birth plans, what to include in it, and when to discuss different aspects of it with your provider. Make sure to download, listen, and share with your friends, too!
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32min
December 01, 2023 Ozempic and Pregnancy
So a lot of us gained some weight during the pandemic, and this year, ya'll have been trying to drop the pounds. And some of you will start to try to do so again for your new year's resolution. Right now for weight loss, everyone is raving about Ozempic, aka semiglutide, aka Wegovy. And for some of you, you get pregnant while still being on it. Check out this episode to learn more about this drug, how it helps with weight loss, and how you are managed if you happen to get pregnant while taking it. Download and listen to the episode now. And surely you know someone who has taken this medication. Make sure to share the episode with them as well!
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28min
November 24, 2023 Oops Baby!
Planning for a pregnancy is definitely important for countless reasons. But sometimes, it doesn’t happen that way. Unintended or unplanned pregnancies make up about 45% of pregnancies worldwide. So if you’re having an #oopsbaby, you are not alone. Check out this episode to find out how you can adjust to having an oops baby and learn what steps you can take to get on track to have a healthy pregnancy. Download and listen now!
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25min
November 18, 2023 Fibroid Degeneration
Fibroids are extremely common, especially in Black and Brown women. Over half of women will develop fibroids during their childbearing years. During pregnancy, oftentimes, fibroids don't cause any symptoms at all. But sometimes during pregnancy, fibroids can increase in size so fast that they outgrow their own blood supply. This is when fibroid degeneration happens, which can lead to severe pain. Download and listen to this episode to find out more about fibroids, fibroid degeneration, and how it affects pregnancy. You'll also learn how fibroid degeneration is treated and how long, on average, you will have to deal with associated pain. Go ahead... check out the episode now!
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38min
November 10, 2023 Stressed Out & Pregnant
For a lot of us, life is hectic right now. And for some, pregnancy planning combined with life events can be overwhelming. During pregnancy, you have to juggle appointments, sometimes with multiple types of providers. You have to figure out if your living space still fits your growing family. You have to think about bills, maternity leave, and how to continue to keep up with bills if you decide to take an extended leave that’s not fully paid. And this stressful planning doesn’t take into account if something happens to a family member or some other natural disaster happens to happen. Many of you have asked questions about how stress actually affects your pregnancies. Well, during this episode, we go straight to the questions so you can learn just that. Tune in as we discuss how to cope with stress and how it can affect the outcome of your pregnancy. Download and listen now!
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32min
November 04, 2023 HeartBurn in Pregnancy
Heartburn, aka acid reflux, aka indigestion, is super common in pregnancy. Surprisingly, we haven't discussed it much during any of our previous episodes. So, this week, a whole episode is dedicated to doing just that! Check out this episode to learn more about heartburn, why it's so common during pregnancy, and how it's treated. Listening to this episode in itself won't relieve your heart burn, but it will give you the tools to know what to ask so your provider can treat you to get some relief! Download and listen now!
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21min

FAQs about Pregnancy Pearls:

How many episodes does Pregnancy Pearls have?

The podcast currently has 184 episodes available.

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