PregTASTIC

Leyna’s Birthing Story

royce — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:57:24 +0000

Things no one told her about labor and recovery, breasts like water balloons, suck organizing exercises—for baby, and a her tips for expecting parents. Leyna’s back in studio to share the good, bad and ugly of birth and being a new mom. Plus, Leyna’s husband Brian offers some tips for dads and your chance you win a wall mural for your nursery from www.elephantsonthewall.com!

Sarah’s Birthing Story

royce — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:00:52 +0000

Former podcaster Sarah is back with her all natural, drug free birthing story. Her hypnobirthing experience, breastfeeding, her must haves and her birth “pearl of wisdom”. Plus, wine bottles, a baseball game and an obstacle course; wait, was this labor or a party! What crazy positions was her doula in? And sex after birth!

Krista’s Birthing Story

royce — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:17:10 +0000

Krista’s back to work with her newborn in tow after only 3 weeks of maternity leave. Baby’s first flight, thrush and what to do about it. Plus tips on traveling with a newborn and returning to work from former podcaster Krista who is back to share her birth story.

Next week: Sarah shares her hypno birthing, drug free birth story.

“First Series” show 3 of 3: First Weeks After Birth

royce — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:40:31 +0000

What warrants your worry and what doesn’t during those first weeks with your newborn? Caring for the umbilical cord stump, whites of the eyes and jaundice and a tip for diaper duty. How often should your baby dirty his/her diaper? What can you do to lessen the chance of SIDS? What is colic, and the rule of twos? What should factor in when choosing a formula? Is organic really better? Pediatrician, Dr. William Hitchcock is this week’s guest. Plus, your chance to win another BabyHawk baby carrier.

“First Series” show 2 of 3: First Days After Birth

royce — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:25:52 +0000

What to expect during the first few days while caring for your new baby? How does your body and your baby’s body change? Danger signs, breast feeding cues, car seat tips and establishing visiting hours at home. Midwife, Gerri Ryan returns for part 2 of our 3 part series. Plus, win a BabyHawk baby carrier!

NEXT WEEK: PregTASTIC “Firsts Series”. Part 3: What to expect during the first few weeks after giving birth. And, your chance to win another BabyHawk baby carrier!

“First Series” show 1 of 3: First Moments and Hours After Birth

royce — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:07:40 +0000

What to expect during the first moments and hours after giving birth: hospital procedures, newborn screenings, breastfeeding, importance of skin to skin, vaccinations, ways to involve your husband and some thoughts about episiotomy. Jean Frazier, RN, answers our questions as we kick off part 1 of our 3 part “First Series”. Plus, win a BabyHawk baby carrier!

PregTASTIC “Firsts Series”. Part 1: What to expect during the first moments and hours after giving birth. Part 2: What to expect during the first days after giving birth. Part 3: What to expect during the first weeks after giving birth.

Jill’s Birthing Story

royce — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:37:30 +0000

How was Jill’s labor different with baby #2? Why did she leave the hospital earlier than planned? Pumping or breastfeeding? Was feeding easier the second time around? Ideas to prepare you family for the arrival of your new baby? And, a freezer full of casseroles. Former PregTASTIC member Jill shares her birth story. Plus, your chance to WIN! NEXT WEEK: PregTASTIC kicks off a 3-part series of “Firsts” which will highlight the first minutes, hours, days, and weeks of life with mom and baby.

World Breastfeeding Week

royce — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:58:03 +0000

Breastfeeding Myths and More

royce — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:44:24 +0000

The 411 on breastfeeding. PregTASTIC celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Week! Are you magically supposed to know how to BF? What does a hamburger have to do with breastfeeding? What is an enteromammary pathway? Hot or cold compress? Are breastfed babies protected from diseases mom was vaccinated against? Lactation Consultant and author Rose DeVigne-Jackiewicz RN, IBCLC gives the 411 on breastfeeding myths and more. Plus, another PregTASTIC contest!

Will he be a Super Dad?

royce — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 06:15:20 +0000

Will he be a Super Dad or will he struggle to figure out some of the basics? Test your partner’s knowledge of diaper changing, baby holding, swaddling and other things every dad should know! How do you think he will do as a father? NEXT WEEK: World Breastfeeding Week. More Fun pregnancy related quizes