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Episode 136 | April 30, 2009
What exactly is homebirth? Who is a good candidate and why might you want to consider a homebirth? How and why a homebirth is safe. When is a homebirth not recommended, and what’s the plan of action if hospital transfer becomes necessary? What are the costs and what does insurance cover? And, thoughts on young siblings being present during a birth. Midwife Marla Hicks is this week’s guest on PregTASTIC Pregnancy Podcast.
Episode 118 | November 24, 2008
Prenatal ultrasounds: Should you get a “storefront” 3 or 4-D ultrasound? Are there risks involved? How do they work and why are they done? What are some false-positives? Why a full bladder? PregTASTIC hosts Dr. Dolores Pretorius, Professor of Radiology at University of California San Diego and Director of Fetal Imaging at the UCSD Fetal Care and Genetics Center and gets the 411 on prenatal ultrasounds.
Episode 115 | October 28, 2008
Hypnobabies: A birthing option where mothers are awake and aware, can move about freely, relaxed, deeply in hypnosis and completely comfortable while giving birth. Find out the similarities and differences to Hypnobirthing and how to create natural anesthesia using your mind. Kerry Tuschhoff, founder of Hypnobabies joins PregTASTIC to talk about this complete childbirth education option. Aren’t you a little Hypno-Curious?
Episode 101 | July 15, 2008
Baby blues or postpartum depression? What are the early signs of postpartum depression? Can it be prevented? How long is the postpartum period? Jane Honikman co-founder of Postpartum Education for Parents and Postpartum Support International joins the crew.
Episode 82 | February 5, 2008
What are the benefits of giving birth in water? Is it easier on mom, baby or both? How does the baby breathe under water? Barbara Harper, Founder of Waterbirth International shares her passion of waterbirth and answers our questions and more.
Episode 79 | January 7, 2008
1 of 5 women is having her first pregnancy over the age of 35. What is Advanced Maternal Age? What can women in their 20′s & 30′s do to lessen their risk in a later pregnancy? What are the benefits to having kids when older? Does the father’s age factor in?
Episode 54 | June 4, 2007
What is involved in cord blood banking? When does it happen, and why should we do it? Amy Larsen, shares some interesting facts about cord blood including how it’s collected, how much is collected, and who can use it?
Episode 53 | May 29, 2007
What if breastfeeding does not go as planned? Maybe breastfeeding is not what you have in mind. What you can do to optimize the health of a formula-fed baby? Plus, formula options, new trends in homemade formulas and cow’s colostrum.
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