Pregnancy Pearls

Pregnancy is a stressful time, and it can bring out the best and the worst of some couples.  Some couples really work and act as a team while others are plagued with drama.  From paternity testing during pregnancy, to mistresses and divorce, she's seen it all. In this episode, Dr. Plenty discusses relationships in pregnancy and how to confront these issues head on. She also answers questions related to the least invasive paternity testing, domestic abuse, and how to plan before pregnancy to strengthen your relationship. All couples should download and listen to this one!  Go ahead, and check it out now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Easter holiday weekend is coming up, but some of you might be stuck in the hospital.  Being away from friends and family can be especially difficult particularly during holidays.    But know that you’re doing what you have to do to keep you and your baby safe. Download and listen to this episode to find out common reasons for prolonged hospital stays during pregnancy, what’s needed to be managed at home instead, and ways to cope with being in the hospital. If you know someone in the hospital, make sure to share this episode with them!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the warmer months are approaching, many of you are getting ready for your baby moons or spring break trips with your families. If you're going to have some fun in the sun, don't forget your sunscreen!  We often forget that our skin takes a daily beating, even in cooler weather, but definitely as the weather warms up.  So we must be diligent in taking steps to protect our biggest organ-- our skin. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer and one of the most common cancers diagnosed during pregnancy. Like most skin cancers, you can reduce your risk by using sunscreen daily, particularly when out and about on sunny days. But what happens if you're pregnant with a suspicious area on your skin that ends up being a melanoma? Check out this episode to learn more about melanomas, how they are treated and how pregnancy is safely navigated if it's diagnosed. You'll also find out more about melanomas and how it can affect your unborn baby. Download and listen now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edibles, pot, weed, grass, ganja... all of these are terms for different types or forms of cannabis. Cannabis in various forms have now been widely used for both recreational and medicinal use. Some women even use it during pregnancy for pain and nausea/vomiting. But is it safe though? Check out this episode to learn about different types of cannabis and how they can affect pregnancy. Also, find out about CBD and if topicals can have an impact. Download and listen now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone is offered a genetic screen called a carrier screening during pregnancy. The carrier screen detects if you are a carrier for 4 to 274 diseases, depending on the type of screen ordered.  Well, one of those screens detects if you have Fragile X premutation.  Fragile X syndrome is caused by CGG repeats on the X chromosome and causes mild to severe intellectual disability. It affects both males and females, but females usually have milder symptoms owing to the fact that the syndrome is inherited in an x-linked fashion. With the premutation, CGG repeats are present, but not enough for the baby to have the syndrome. Check out this episode to learn more about how this is inherited and how it can affect future generations. Download and listen now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love our families… but sometimes, they can get a bit overbearing.  Throwing pregnancy in the mix can make family members who were once tolerable now seem to be too controlling.  Want to find a nice way to keep it together, keep your newborn safe, and avoid an argument with your in-laws? Well, this is the one for you. Check out this episode for advice about how to handle your family during the pregnancy, delivery time, and into the newborn period.  You’ll thank me later.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unfortunately, not every pregnancy is a perfect, joyous occasion.  Sometimes, that’s because of unpleasant pregnancy symptoms and other times it’s because you’ve been informed of some concerns that need further evaluation.  Well, in this episode, we address the latter.  Make sure to listen to this episode as Dr. Plenty tells you how to handle “not so good” news and answers listeners questions regarding different abnormalities they or their babies have been diagnosed with.  If you’ve been given “not so good” news, know that you’re not alone, and most of the time it’s the initial shock that makes the situation worse than it really is.  Download and listen now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh the pregnancy nose… I know you’ve heard about it before.  Some of you might have even experienced having a “pregnancy nose” while you were pregnant.  Well, make sure to download and listen to this episode to find out why changes in your nose happens and when you can expect your nose to go back to its normal self.  You’ll also learn about when changes in your face and nose could be a sign of something more serious.  Make sure to check it out now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of you might have questions about how you can have diabetes only during pregnancy and how it’s diagnosed.  Well, in this episode, you’ll find out who should be screened for diabetes early in the pregnancy (and why) as well as how gestational diabetes is diagnosed.  You’ll also learn about how diabetes is managed and how to safely get through your pregnancy.  This is a great “bread and butter” talk about something that everyone is screened for at some point during pregnancy.  So make sure to subscribe, download and listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’re 36 weeks, so this means you’re almost done with the pregnancy!!  Check out this episode to find out how to prepare for your upcoming delivery, how to discuss your birth plan, and the changes both you and your baby experience at this gestational age.  You’re on the home stretch! Download and listen now.  And don’t forget to share with your friends.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.