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Episode 152 | August 24, 2009
How was the birth of my 2nd baby different from my 1st? Did I get my desired VBAC? Why were so many people in the delivery room with me? Plus, how is breastfeeding going? How is my 3yr. old adjusting to his little sister? What’s most challenging in being Mom to a newborn again? Former podcaster Julia returns to share her birthing story. Win a 100% Organic BabyHawk baby carrier!
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Episode 146 | July 15, 2009
Ashleigh’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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Episode 130 | March 18, 2009
Maggie shares her surprise birth, 4-weeks early, no bag packed, no name picked, car seat drama at the special care nursery and breastfeeding: “udderly intense”. Maggie’s sense of humor pulls her through! And, win a $100 shopping spree from Amon Maternity! NEXT WEEK: Preparing for Baby #2.
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Episode 126 | February 2, 2009
How was her all natural, birth center experience? The pros and cons of her quick, first time labor. Did she have time to get relaxed for hypnobabies? Boy or girl? What is code pink? And, why she missed being at the birth center once they were home. Kate’s back to share it all!
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Episode 121 | December 16, 2008
HypnoBirthing, meconium in her amniotic fluid and how her itching condition affected birth. Plus, their unique name choice, her most comfortable laboring position and a hospital cafeteria Thanksgiving! Former podcaster Stacey returns to share her birthing story. And, find out the winner of the fabulous POUCH Versatile Dress! Here is Stacey’s YouTube video we talked about in the podcast. Stacey recorded this just before giving birth.
Here is Stacey’s YouTube video with new baby
This week’s PregTASTIC Pregnancy Podcast
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Episode 112 | October 8, 2008
Janine’s back with her husband Matthew and their newborn! They’ll share how hypnobirthing fared, benefits of a water tub and how they dealt with the bumps on the road to delivery. Plus, Matthew has a 21yr. old, and how will a newborn change the family dynamics? And enter to win a wall mural for your nursery from Elephants on the Wall.
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Episode 111 | September 30, 2008
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!
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Episode 110 | September 16, 2008
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!
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Episode 109 | September 11, 2008
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.
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Episode 96 | May 20, 2008
From trying trimesters to a textbook birth. 20 year old Vanessa says she was born to be a mom. Her advice to young expecting mothers and her breastfeeding pillow recommendation. What is a frenulum and what does it have to do with breastfeeding? Win a Skip Hop Duo Deluxe Diaper Bag.
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Episode 95 | May 13, 2008
Did becoming a human pin cushion help speed up former podcaster Steph’s labor? Why did she get scolded when she arrived at the hospital? What did Steph wish someone told her before the baby arrived? And her birth plan, Coombs’ Positive and baby blues.
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Episode 87 | March 18, 2008
Birth at 42 weeks: Amy, former podcaster, shares her birthing story. Did she use HypnoBirthing and how long did she labor at home? Her doula’s role, a teary husband, breastfeeding ups and downs and a HUGE surprise! Plus, no joking around at 2am.
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Episode 85 | February 26, 2008
An Owen or Emma? Lisa’s back to share her birthing experience. Was her one dream request fulfilled? At 13 days overdue was she induced? Did her husband use the flash cards she made? And, her advice for expecting parents.
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Episode 71 | October 17, 2007
Former PregTASTIC Podcasters 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. And, we Ustream!
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Episode 63 | August 13, 2007
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”?
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Episode 61 | July 23, 2007
Why was Annie induced? Why did she break all the rules of delivery? And conflicting breastfeeding advice. Annie and Rob join us to talk about the birth of baby Matty. A contest winner! And a caller shares how she was the last to learn of her pregnancy.
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Episode 57 | June 25, 2007
Annie’s husband Rob joins our chat while providing another Dad’s PregTASTIC perspective. We’ll talk maternity leave and offer some ideas for you and your partner. Plus, baby showers, a henna tattoo and your chance to win!
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Episode 55 | June 12, 2007
Faith, a former PregTASTIC podcaster, calls in to share her birthing story and how things are going at home with her new baby. A planned c-section but did everything go as planned? Plus, her husband has some advice and a MUST HAVE for expecting families.
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Episode 46 | April 10, 2007
Janette calls in with 3 week old baby Corinna. What happened with her breech baby? How is breastfeeding going? Any surprises? And, what is it like to be a new mom? Plus, this week’s 2ups and 2downs and a new podcaster Amanda joins our crew!
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Episode 42 | March 13, 2007
Juniper and her husband Mike call into PregTASTIC to share baby Hayden. How was Juniper’s labor and delivery after such a “sick” pregnancy? Mike’s perspective and an idea for expecting families. Plus, what are your pregnancy pet peeves? And do you talk too much about your pregnancy?
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Episode 37 | February 6, 2007
Kari’s back with baby Myann to fill us in on her birthing experience. Kari shares what she did to stay sane during her prolonged hospital stay before giving birth, how’s life’s going with two babies, and what her plans are for going back to work. Plus, our weekly 2ups and 2downs and this week’s pregnancy quote.
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