Pregtastic Online Radio

To fully vaccinate, selectively vaccinate or none at all? What is vaccine overload? Should you opt for the flu shot while pregnant? How to find a vaccine compatible pediatrician. PregTASTIC talks vaccines with Dr. Robert Sears, author of The Vaccine Book. 

Maritza, her husband Brian and Baby join the crew to share the ups and downs of her birth. When did she finally go to the hospital? Did she get the epidural or was she too far along? What was the one scare with the baby? Plus, a very hands-on husband. 

What is Lamaze and is it for you? How is Lamaze different from other birthing techniques? Gerri Ryan, midwife and Lamaze certified childbirth educator clarifies what lamaze is and isn't. Plus, a celebrity from ABC's, "Notes from the Underbelly". 

Hair color? Hot bath? Cat litter? Find out your Pregnancy IQ as the preggies take a true/false test on myths of pregnancy. 

Taking care of peripheral matters for labor day, how to organize your registry, some non-traditional gift ideas, and will you mini van or not? 

Former PregTASTIC panelists return with their newborns. Their birth stories and what a gameshow, a taxi and sushi have to do with the birth of their babies. Plus, tips and advice for expecting moms and Angela's husband details his role. 

How can you help your partner go from DUDE to DAD? How can you make the baby more real to your husband? Do men really experience typical pregnancy symptoms? 

What to consider within all of the choices of pregnancy and childbirth. Some tips to get what you want throughout your pregnancy from your healthcare providers. Resources to help you uncover your hospital's true standard of care. Plus, birth plan etiquette.

1 in 3 pregnant women will have a cesarean. What is VBAC? Double sewing? Low transverse incision? What is the recovery time? What tests can be done to determine weather or not you should have a VBAC delivery? Who is a good candidate for a VBAC? 

Caroline Angel, co-author of The Newly Non-Drinking Girl's Guide to Pregnancy, shares some fetus friendly ways to catch a buzz and how much alcohol is too much? What is a Maternitini? How to hide your new pregnancy at parties? Plus, making informed decisions. 

Critically acclaimed, BOLD (Birth on Labor Day) will be performed throughout the world during the month of September. What is BOLD and what does the play hope to accomplish? This week, we welcome Karen Brody, creator of BOLD and Gabrielle, director of the performance in San Diego.

When should you hire a lactation consultant? How to handle those offering well meaning advice. How to tell family that you may not want to have visitors right after giving birth. What's up with underwire bras? And, another PregTASTIC contest! 

What are two basic principles to understanding breastfeeding? How do they help new mothers? Leading lactation expert, Dr. Jack Newman discusses why there is more to breastfeeding than the breastmilk. Plus, breastfeeding myths, common problems, milk banks and more! 

Despite her blue, chipped toe nail polish and one shaved leg, Amanda gave birth to a healthy, platinum blond, baby Adam. Amanda's pregnancy MUST HAVES, her hilarious birthing story and what's with her "phenomenal breasts"? 

Breastfeeding within the first hours after birth. The importance of the latch and colostrum. Breastfeeding right after a c-section? Lactation Consultant, Annie VerSteeg, addresses these concerns. Plus, tube/finger feeding, nipple confusion, and thrush. 

Why was Annie induced? Why did she break all the rules of delivery? And conflicting breastfeeding advice. Annie, her husband Rob join us to talk about the birth of their baby Matty. Plus, our contest winner and Heidi calls in with her funny story.

What vitamins and nutrients enhance fetal brain and neural development? What is the latest on eating fish? Does what you eat influence what your baby prefers to eat later in life? 

Far too many expectant mothers find themselves unprepared for labor. How can you combine natural and medical techniques to manage labor pain? What can be done to calm and eliminate fears and stresses associated with childbirth? How have epidurals changed in the last 25 years? 

What is a Midwife and how can one help during the birth of your baby? What type of training do Midwives have, and resources to help you find your perfect midwife. Plus, the birth of your baby and you as a mother. 

Annie’s husband, Rob joins in on the chit chat while providing another PregTASTIC Dad’s perspective. We’ll chat maternity leave and offer some ideas for you and your partner. Plus, baby showers, a Henna tattoo and your chance to win.