Sinopsis
PregTASTIC is the weekly, online radio show by pregnant women, for pregnant women about the fantastic journey to motherhood. Each episode features of expert information and friendly advice, opinions and different perspectives for soon-to-be moms.
Episodios
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Ep036 Babymobile and New vs. Used Gear
30/01/2007Smarts ideas about baby gear. What should you buy new and what can be handed down from friends or bought on Craigslist?
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Ep035 Cloth Diapers: Getting Started
23/01/2007With more than 6,000 dirty diapers to change, will they be cloth, disposable, or flushable? What should we consider when choosing the type of diapers we’ll use? What's in those disposable diapers and can it be dangerous/hazardous to my new baby? Linda Byerline from Happy Heiny’s explains.
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Ep034 Baby Sign Language
16/01/2007Ever wonder what your baby is thinking or why your baby is crying? Baby signing teaches babies to use simple, easy-to-do gestures to help communicate their wants and needs. What signs should I start with and why? Does signing help or hinder my child's verbal language development? Speech Pathologists Shari Garrett and Amy Miller answer all our Baby Sign questions.
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Ep033 What's Your Birth Plan?
09/01/2007A birth plan is one of the most important steps you can take to maintain control of your birth experience. It is a simple and non-confrontational way for you to make your wishes clear to everyone who will be with you on the big day.
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Ep032 Attachment Parenting (Mommy's Milk and More)
02/01/2007Dr. Linda Palmer, author of Baby Matters talks with Veronica about empowering new parents, attachment parenting and more. We are substituting Mommy's Milk and More in for PregTASTIC this week.
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Ep031 Toy Talk (Mommy's Milk and More)
26/12/2006 Duración: 28minLisa Coleman, Promotional Specialist for Babies "R" Us joins Veronica to talk about age appropriate toys (newborns, 6-12m, 12-36m) to help stimulate growth and encourage interaction. Plus, toy safety tips!
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Ep030 Travel Tips and What to Pack
20/12/2006Tips on traveling. Plus, what to pack and will you color coordinate in the hospital bed? What will be done differently during our next pregnancies, and the one thing that got us through our pregnancies so far.
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Ep029 Keeping Family Harmony
12/12/2006As your family grows the dynamics change. A baby on the way, siblings, parents, in-laws, everyone giving advice about how to have your baby and how to be the best parent. Mr. Greg Ladue, a licensed marriage and family therapist, talks about finding identities, setting boundaries, finding balance and engaging with one another. Plus, some tips for keeping your relationship with your partner healthy and new sources for self esteem.
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Ep028 All About Circumcision
05/12/2006What are pros and cons of Circumcision? When and why did circumcision begin? What are some circumcision stats and trends throughout the world? And, if parents choose to circumcise what is the healing process and how do new parents care for the penis after circumcision? Dr. John Goldenring is this weeks PregTASTIC guest.
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Ep027 Technology: Has It Changed Childbirth?
28/11/2006How have birthing practices changed? Cesarean trends, epidural effects on labor and some financial, medical and sociological changes you can make to improve the outcome of your childbirth. Dr. Moore, Chairman of Reproductive Medicine at UC San Diego Medical Center, returns for another fantastic PregTASTIC show!
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Ep026 Financial Planning for Baby
20/11/2006Ka-ching! How much will the new baby cost? Are you financially ready? Making a budget, setting financial goals, spending boundaries, shopping smart, and when to begin saving for college? Jeanne Renner, a Family Financial Counselor from Making Ends Meet is this week’s featured guest on PregTASTIC.
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Ep025: A Husband's Perspective
14/11/2006What excites your husband and what are his biggest gripes? Alice's Husband joins us in the PregTASTIC studio and gives us his perspective. Is your husband a helper or a hider? And what about sex while pregnant?
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Ep024 Questions to Ask a Pediatrician
07/11/2006What are the “must ask” questions when interviewing pediatricians? When will your baby meet her/his doctor? Dr. Mike Patrick from www.pediascribe.com joins us to discuss pediatrician concerns, background checks, babies shots, Immunizations, circumcision and more.
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Ep024 Pregnancy Must-Haves And Delivery Room Dilemma
24/10/2006Our panelists share some pregnancy must haves. Plus, who are you going to call on the way? Who is in the delivery room with you? And, your photo veto power. A new panelist is in the studio and a guest calls from New York. We love our bellies!
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Ep022 Prenatal Yoga and Connecting With Your Baby
17/10/2006How can yoga decrease labor pain and help you connect with your baby? What are the two most important things in any prenatal workout? Sara Holliday, prenatal fitness expert and yoga instructor, answers our yoga questions, gives some healthy tips for body and baby and demonstrates the Yoga Breath with the PregTASTIC team.
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Ep021 Are You More Nervous Than Your Husband?
10/10/2006Are you more nervous than your husband? How is he coping with the pregnancy and becoming a father? Some FUN fast facts, lots of laughter, Lisa's outrageous diaper and wipe count and her professional preggy photos. WARNING: Lots of laughter!
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Ep020 The Importance of Newborn Screenings
03/10/2006This year only two-thirds of all babies born in the US are screened at birth for more than 20 life threatening disorders. What about the other one-third? March of Dimes President, Dr. Howse joins PregTASTIC to talk with us about the importance of newborn screenings.
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Ep019 Gestational Diabetes: How It Impacts You and Your Baby
26/09/2006Gestational Diabetes affects 20% of all pregnant women. What is GD, what causes it, and who gets it? Why is it so dangerous and how does it affect your pregnancy and the birth of your baby? Dr. Thomas Moore, Chairman of Reproductive Medicine at UC San Diego Medical Center is in our studio to educate us on the importance of being GD free.
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Ep018 Patti's C-Section and Baby Brooke
19/09/2006Patti's C-section did not happen as planned. What are her breastfeeding ups and downs? What is bi-lateral hip dysplasia and how is 6lb 14oz baby Brooke getting along with her 18 month brother?
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Ep017 Acupuncture and Your Pregnancy
12/09/2006Get relief for morning sickness, migraines, nausea, heartburn, edema, back pain and more. Acupuncture can also help with emotions, preventing a miscarriage, help with healing after a c-section and it even helps to stimulate milk supply. Kristen Burris, a licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist discusses all of the benefits of Chinese medicine during pregnancy.