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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Ep156 What is High Risk?
22/09/2009 Duración: 31minWhat exactly is a high risk pregnancy? What changes you need to make and how to cope if you are high risk. What percentages of pregnancies are high risk? OBGYN Catherine Buerchner is this week's expert. And, podcasters Natalie & Jean share their anticipation as they look forward to their births. Plus, vaginal discharge during pregnancy.
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Ep155 Fetal Development: How Is Your Baby Growing?
16/09/2009 Duración: 47minFetal Development: Every pregnant, expecting mom wants to know more about how her baby is developing. Fetal development will give you a helpful overview of your baby’s growth during its nine months inside your belly. Plus, we welcome Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller.
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Ep154 Changes in Your Body: Pregnancy Stages and Pregnancy Symptoms
09/09/2009 Duración: 01h07minNow that you’re pregnant, what is going on with your body through the stages of pregnancy? What’s the pituitary gland got to do with it? What tests will you take and what do they test for? Why might you experience anxiety, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, swelling, aches and pains, and solutions for these symptoms. When is exercise and diet important? Plus, how does your body know when to start labor? Is the baby telling your body or your body telling your baby it’s time?
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Ep153 Britney's NICU Birth Story
02/09/2009 Duración: 53minDid Britney get her desired natural childbirth at 41 weeks? Laboring in a Verizon Wireless store? Giving birth while standing, how her husband watched the birth of his baby girl from thousands of miles away, nipples of a marine, and battling with nipple shields.
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Ep152 Julia's C-Section
25/08/2009 Duración: 50minPregTASTIC Panelist Julia shares her birth story. Did she get her desired VBAC? Why were so many people in the delivery room with her? How is her 3 yr. old adjusting to his little sister? Plus, how is breastfeeding going?
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Ep151 Breastfeeding Positions and Proper Latch-On Skills
19/08/2009 Duración: 45minDuring the early weeks, optimal positioning and a proper latch are especially important. When you and your baby are well positioned and latched correctly, your nipples stay healthy and your baby can feed most efficiently. Eve Moran, this week’s breastfeeding expert, joins us with information, tips and techniques on the proper way to position and hold your baby while breastfeeding and the importance of a proper latch.
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Ep150 Tips for a Healthy Breastfeeding Diet
11/08/2009 Duración: 45minA mom's healthy, balanced diet is essential for future breastfeeding. Mothers often have questions about which foods are important to eat and which foods should be avoided when nursing their babies. What are some helpful nutritional guidelines? How important is calcium, iron, protein? What foods and snacks are best? And the importance of staying hydrated. April Boyle, a board certified lactation consultant and registered dietitian is this week’s expert.
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Ep149 Breastfeeding Basics
05/08/2009 Duración: 45minBreastfeeding Basics: What are some advantages for both mom and baby? When will your milk come in? How much and how often should you feed your newborn? When should you consider purchasing a breast pump, bottles and other breastfeeding gear? When is your window of opportunity to introduce a bottle? Plus, common breastfeeding hiccups and ways to overcome them. Is there a genetic factor? Dr. Eyla Boise, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at University California San Diego School of Medicine is this week's breastfeeding expert.
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Ep148 Inside A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
29/07/2009 Duración: 48minWhat happens if your baby goes to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit? What does care in the NICU look like? What are a few common reasons a baby may be in the NICU? How often can parents visit and who is allowed in the NICU? When and how to feed? How to bond? In this episode we hope to familiarize you with a NICU to be more at ease, just in case.
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Ep147 Toxin-Free Pregnancy
22/07/2009 Duración: 38minRid your pregnant self of toxins! Shampoo, lotions, laundry detergent, produce, clothing and even your furniture can have toxins that can be dangerous to both you and your unborn baby. What are some non-toxic options? How to set up a green baby registry and what to consider when setting up your baby's nursery. Plus, where to find a produce shopper’s guide to pesticides and money saving tips to help you get started with going green. EcoMom Kimberly Danek Pinkson is this week's expert.
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Ep146 Ashleigh's Preemie C-Section
14/07/2009 Duración: 56minAshleigh's amazing 10-week early birthing story: No signs of labor to preeclampsia to emergency C-section and life in the NICU. Maternal feelings 10 weeks early, must haves for premie care in the NICU, and car seat woes.
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Ep145 Everything Epidurals
07/07/2009 Duración: 43minEpidurals: 75% of women have one. What is the process? What is the epidural space? Does it affect the baby? The best position to make the insertion easier, epidural myths, patient controlled epidurals, and possible side affects. PregTASTIC welcomes back Obstetric Anesthesiologist and author Dr. William Camann.
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Ep144 Baby Bargains: Cribs, Mattresses, Carseats, Baby/Maternity Clothing
30/06/2009 Duración: 39minExpenses going up, income coming down. Baby Bargains knows how important it is to be a savvy shopper. What gear is needed? What's a waste of money? What brands offer the best value and functionality? What gear should you consider getting second hand? Plus, what's the biggest mistake new families make when purchasing a car seat and/or stroller? And a coupon code resource.
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Ep143 Your Hormones: Pregnancy and Postpartum
17/06/2009 Duración: 54minHormones: What changes are normal during pregnancy? Ways to cope with hormonal changes while pregnant and postpartum. What are “delivery doldrums” and the 72 hour hormonal shift? How does breastfeeding affect hormones? What about males’ hormonal changes? Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Robert Greene is this week’s guest.
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Ep142 Tips to Stash Cash Before Your Baby Arrives
10/06/2009 Duración: 44minA newborn can cost as much as $11,000 the first year. Simple tips you can do during pregnancy to save money, common money mistakes new families make, the best way to capitalize on a short-term investment, and more savvy money saving tips with Money Girl, Laura Adams. Learn how to stash cash now in preparation for life with your newborn.
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Ep141 The Bradley Birthing Method: No Medication Needed
04/06/2009 Duración: 36minAll encompassing, the Bradley Method is the only childbirth class where you learn about pregnancy, birth and post partum. Almost 90% of women who use the Bradley method deliver their babies without medication. What are some of the pain coping techniques? What is your partner’s role? When should you start the classes? Bradley instructors, Kyla & Joel Festerly, share what the Bradley Method is and how it might work for you and your partner.
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Ep140 Traveling While Pregnant and with a Newborn
27/05/2009 Duración: 51minBy air, by land, by sea... just because you're pregnant does not mean you cannot travel. What are the safety must-do's before you travel? What are the airlines' and cruise ships' rules? Should you consider travel insurance? What documents should you take? The 3-1-1 rule and flying with a car seat. Plus, tips for traveling with a newborn.
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Ep139 No Cry Sleep Solutions (New Moms New Babies)
19/05/2009 Duración: 31minWe are substituting New Moms, New Babies in for PregTASTIC this week. On this episode of NMNB: As soon-to-be parents all you can ever wish for is a healthy baby... with healthy sleep patterns. From feeding to sleep, rocking to sleep or even driving to sleep; turning to any means to get our babies to sleep. Elizabeth Pantley, author of the No Cry Sleep Solution and the No Cry Nap Solution answers our questions and shares tips, tricks and sanity savers to get rid of all the sleeping crutches.
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Ep138 Child Seat Safety and Proper Installation (New Moms New Babies)
12/05/2009 Duración: 35minWe are substituting New Moms, New Babies in for PregTASTIC for the next two weeks. On this episode of NMNB: Is your child safe in his/her car seat? More than 80% of car seats are installed incorrectly. The problem, limitless variety in the way both car seats and vehicle seats are made. Robyn Siminoff, a Child Passenger Safety Instructor educates us about how to properly install infant, convertible and booster seats.
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Ep137 Cloth Diapers: Getting Started and FAQs
05/05/2009 Duración: 51minWhat types of cloth diapers are there? How do you know which type is best for you and your baby? Are some types better for smaller or larger babies? What do you do with the poop? When to strip your diapers, dry or wet pail and what’s needed to get started?