Topic Archive: labor

Episode 145 | July 6, 2009

Everything Epidurals

Epidurals: 75% of women have one. What is the process? What is the epidural space? Does it affect the baby? The best position to make the insertion easier, epidural myths, patient controlled epidurals, and possible side affects. PregTASTIC welcomes back Obstetric Anesthesiologist and author Dr. William Camann.    SHOW NOTES

PregTASTIC Pregnancy Podcast #145

Episode 135 | April 20, 2009

Mindy’s Birthing Story and Win a PregTASTIC Prize!

Mindy’s four-week early birth, epidural bliss, dealing with pressure to feed her newborn, must haves at the hospital and what’s with the weird toe comment from the nurse? Plus, your chance to win!

Episode 94 | May 6, 2008

A Labor and Delivery Nurse’s Perspective

How can you make things easier on yourself during labor? Is there a standard of what happens after birth with getting baby to mom? What are some tips for writing a birth plan that will more likely be followed by the hospital staff? How can you minimize your embarrassment and will you care? Plus, nursing bribery and pain tolerance.

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Episode 93 | April 28, 2008

Preterm Labor

Preterm labor: What are the causes? Signs? How can preterm labor be prevented? What about twins? Dr. Diane Ashton, Deputy Medical Director of the March of Dimes talks preterm birth. Visit marchforbabies.org to help give every baby a healthy start.

Episode 81 | January 28, 2008

Prepare Your Body for Labor and Caffeine May Boost Miscarriage Risk

Are two cups of coffee too much? Dr. De-Kun Li speaks with us about caffeine’s effect on miscarriage. Plus, the best exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor, what are kettlebells and how you can use them during your pregnancy. And getting your brain to recognize the perineal stretch.

Episode 72 | November 5, 2007

Registry Tips, Desired Gifts, and To Mini Van or Not?

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? Coming soon: Lamaze, Home Birth and Vaccines with Dr. Sears.

Episode 66 | September 4, 2007

A BOLD Performance

Critically acclaimed, “BOLD” (Birth on Labor Day) will be performed throughout the world during the month of Sept. This week we welcome Karen Brody, creator of BOLD and Gabrielle, director of the performance in San Diego. What is BOLD? What does Karen hope to accomplish through her play? What is a Red Tent and Karen’s view on maternity care. Plus, Gabrielle Lucido shares how she got involved locally.

Episode 59 | July 9, 2007

Easy Labor

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? Authors of Easy Labor, Dr. William Camann and Kathryn Alexander answer these questions and more.

Episode 39 | February 20, 2007

HypnoBirthing Part 2 of 2: HypnoBirthing with Marie Mongan

WOW what a great show! HypnoBirthing founder and developer, Marie Mongan talks about how HypnoBirthing can release the fears and anxiety associated with birth and minimize the pain during labor. HypnoBirthing teaches simple but specific self hypnosis, relaxation, breathing techniques and more. Plus, how to get started with HypnoBirthing and where to find a HypnoBirthing practitioner.