Pregnancy Pearls

Welcome to week 32!! You made it to the third trimester, and this is such an exciting time. Through active movement, your baby is letting you know he/she is definitely present. Check out this episode to find out how much your baby has changed and chances of survival if your baby happened to be born early. Also, learn the changes your body is going through and how to prepare for the rest of the pregnancy. If you missed the previous episodes in this mini-series, go back and catch up so you can follow the progress of pregnancy. Make sure to share with your friends as well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, you’ve finally made it to the halfway point of your pregnancy—the 20 week mark.  This is an exciting milestone. Check out this episode to learn what to anticipate at your anatomy scan, how much your baby has grown, and the changes your body experiences at this gestational age. Have friends who are expecting? Make sure to share with them as well. Download and listen now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're on a roll with our developmental series.  So in this episode, we talked about what happens to you and your growing baby once you're 12 weeks pregnant! By this gestational age, your baby is pretty far in development and you've probably already started experiencing symptoms of the joys of pregnancy.  Check out this episode to learn more about what's going on with your baby's development and what symptoms you can anticipate and how to deal with them. Download and listen to this episode NOW! And don't forget to share with your friends!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year, parents and parents-to-be!  With the start of 2023, I thought we’d start from the beginning and that’s what happens during those first 8 weeks of pregnancy.  This episode will kick off a series where Dr. Plenty breaks down what happens to both mom and baby during key gestational ages.  You’ll want to make sure to follow this series to learn all about your developing baby and the changes your body will experience.  Make sure to listen and share with your friends as well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of you might be in your third trimester and have a natural instinct to get things ready for your little one (or littles ones).  Well, that feeling is actually called Nesting. Alot of dads might be wondering why their ""to-do"" lists suddenly got longer. Well, check out this episode to learn all about nesting, what triggers the instinct, and ways to be careful while getting things prepared. If your 3rd trimester is approaching, make sure to download and listen to this one now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you trying to plan for time off of work after having your baby?  Well, in this episode, you'll find out the standard approved leave in the U.S. compared to other developed countries. You'll also learn when you should take more than the typical 6-8 weeks of maternity leave depending on your medical problems, complications that can arise during pregnancy, and your own personal desires. Make sure to listen to this episode and then talk with your provider about your leave options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're in the thick of the holiday season, and for some of us, that means we'll be traveling. Well, if you've traveled with your little ones before, you know it can be a real orchestration. Check out this episode to learn Dr. Plenty's tips and tricks for traveling with a newborn or toddler. Also listen as she answers your questions related to travel equipment, breastfeeding, and entertainment on the plane. If you have to pack up for a flight or road trip soon, make sure to download and listen to this episode before doing so! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For various reasons, some people or couples explore the option of conceiving with invitro fertilization (IVF). In this episode, find out common reasons that some need IVF to conceive  and who are optimal candidates for IVF and who isn’t.  If you’re planning to have a baby in 2023 and might need IVF, make sure to check out this episode.  Download and listen NOW!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this holiday season, you're probably fortunate to have a lot of friends and family around to help you out during your pregnancy. However, many of our friends and family members push food on pregnant family members because they think they are eating for two! Check out this episode to learn how much you should be eating, which foods are safe and which ones you should avoid. You'll also get some pretty good advice on how to politely turn down food, particularly from the family member who makes the nasty mac-n-cheese!

A molar pregnancy is a rare complication that can happen when there are two many of dad’s chromosomes. This can happen when dad’s chromosomes duplicate because mom’s chromosomes are missing or two of dad’s sets of chromosomes are matched with one set of mom’s. This causes cells that would normally form the placenta to form cysts that grow throughout the uterus. Check out this episode to learn more about symptoms of molar pregnancy, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and how complications are managed if a molar pregnancy is not properly treated.  Download and listen now! And don’t forget to share with your friends!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.