All About Pregnancy & Birth

All About Pregnancy & Birth


Latest Episodes

Ep46: A Guide to Prenatal Testing and What to Expect from Tests in Each Trimester
November 19, 2019

Have you ever felt confused about prenatal testing and why your doctor is running so many tests on you during your pregnancy? I realized that a lot of OBGYNs don't do a great job of explaining all of the tests we do during pregnancy, so I thought I'd...

Ep45: Lynn's Birth Story - Advocating for Your Birth Wishes During a Long, Unmedicated Hospital Birth
November 12, 2019

Lynn Turcotte-Schuh was a marine mammal trainer before she gave birth to her daughter, which inspired her to become a Certified Childbirth Educator, Toddler Trainer, and coach of other moms through her practice Happy Mama Wellness. Lynn originally...

Ep44: How Prenatal Chiropractic Can Ease Common Pregnancy Pain with Dr. Elliot Berlin
November 05, 2019

Pregnancy can be a notoriously uncomfortable time for expecting mothers. While some pain throughout pregnancy is common – and many obstetricians will tell moms that they need to just hang in there – you don’t have to accept pain as “normal”....

Ep43: What You Need to Know About the Flu and Pregnancy
October 29, 2019

I wasn’t originally planning to do an episode about the flu and pregnancy, but I saw an article recently that claimed only 50% of pregnant women get a flu shot. So, I thought I should talk about what all expecting parents need to know about the flu...

Ep42: Proper Nutrition During Pregnancy
October 22, 2019

For this 3rd part series related to weight during pregnancy, I’m going to talk about nutrition during pregnancy. You’re going to learn practical information and advice on how you can best optimize your health during pregnancy with proper...

Ep41: What You Need To Know About Weight Gain During Pregnancy
October 15, 2019

In Episode #40: The Truth About Obesity And Pregnancy, we talked about how obesity affects pregnancy and now, we’re going to talk about weight gain during pregnancy. Listen in to see how weight gain affects pregnancy outcomes and the recommended...

Ep40: The Truth About Obesity And Pregnancy
October 08, 2019

Join me in this episode as I talk about obesity and how it affects your pregnancy. I’m going to help you understand the risk of obesity and how your weight is affecting your fertility. Find out what defines an “obese pregnant woman” and what you...

Ep39: What do Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases Have To Do With Pregnancy?
October 01, 2019

In today’s episode, we’re going to focus on the changes that happen in the ear, nose, and throat region. Dr. Bradley Block, ENT-Otolaryngologist, joins us to talk about the diseases and disorders that are associated with pregnancy....

Ep38: Rachael’s Birth Story - Preparing for An Amazing Unmedicated Hospital Birth
September 24, 2019

In today’s birth story episode, find out how one mom managed to get through labor and delivery without any pain medication as Rachael joins us to share her amazing unmedicated hospital birth story.     In this Episode, You’ll Learn...

Ep37: All About Amniotic Fluid - What It Is and How It Helps Your Baby
September 17, 2019

Amniotic fluid is the liquid that surrounds your baby and it appears after the first few weeks of pregnancy. This fluid is really important for your baby and your baby's health. In this Episode, You’ll Learn About: What’s in amniotic fluid The...