• Just Be Honest
    May 10 2024
    In this episode, we have a little heart to heart. Some of us are making excuses for not following provider recommendations, calling it self advocacy. Asking questions, getting a second opinion, and even transferring your care are all things you SHOULD do when you feel you are not getting the answers or attention that you need. But it’s really important to follow through on recommendations. And if you don’t, be upfront and honest about not doing so and why. Check out this episode to learn tips for effective communication with your provider and the importance of being compliant. EVERYONE can benefit from this episode. Download and listen now!!
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    30 mins
  • So you just got discharged… now what?
    May 4 2024
    Most of prenatal care is spent trying to make sure you make it safely through pregnancy (as it should). And once you get to the delivery date, most exhale. Then you realize that you actually have to take the baby home, which will be a whole new world. Check out this episode to learn things to do to prepare for discharge and how to handle your “new” home life once you get home with your little one. You’ll also learn things to watch out for that should prompt you to go back to the hospital. This one is a MUST LISTEN!! Subscribe and download now!
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    47 mins
  • You are what you eat!
    Apr 26 2024
    On this week’s podcast episode, all your questions about what you can and can’t eat during pregnancy were answered. More importantly, during this episode, you’ll learn WHY certain foods are safe and why some should be avoided. Download and listen now to learn more. And don’t forget to share it with your friends!
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    40 mins
  • Babies Make You Live Longer
    Apr 12 2024
    Several of you have asked if having babies later in life can cause issues with your health. Pregnancy, regardless of the age, can take a toll on the body. But there are studies that show some benefit of having babies later in life… and on average, that means living longer! Check out this episode where we discuss how babies keep you living longer. I also jump straight into your questions related to being of a mature age and having kids. Download and listen now!
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    30 mins
  • Amniocentesis
    Apr 5 2024
    On last week's podcast episode, we chatted about Down syndrome, which sparked several questions about the amniocentesis procedure. So we discussed it at length during this week's podcast episode. An amniocentesis is a procedure that entails removal of amniotic fluid through introduction of a sterile needle into the uterine cavity, typically under ultrasound guidance. If you've been offered an amniocentesis during your pregnancy, want to learn about reasons they are done, or want to know more about what happens during and after the procedure, this is the episode for you. Download and listen now!
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    30 mins
  • itle: Free Birth
    Mar 22 2024
    Home births for low risk patients under the care of a qualified and certified healthcare provider is a safe and comfortable way for many patients to deliver. But post-covid, there's now a rise in free birth deliveries, which excludes delivery by a healthcare provider. But is it safe? Check out this episode where I compare free birth deliveries without a midwife or physician to traditional home birth deliveries. We'll also chat about why some women are considering free births over being delivered by providers. This is a good conversation that needs to be had. Download and check out the episode now!
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    40 mins
  • What you’re afraid to ask your provider… ask Dr. Plenty
    Mar 14 2024
    This week, we dropped another #AskDrPlenty episode. This time, the focus was on all those questions you’re too embarrassed to ask your provider . From random odors during sex to how to talk to your partner about STDs, all your questions were answered! Make sure to check out this episode to be apart of the girl talk. And if you have personal questions, send those in as well!
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    29 mins
  • Bell’s Palsy & Pregnancy
    Mar 8 2024
    Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but there are several things that can happen during pregnancy. One diagnosis that is more than twice as likely to occur during pregnancy that we don’t talk about enough is Bell’s Palsy. Bell’s Palsy can mimic a stroke but is actually a paralysis of the facial nerve (or the main number that controls muscles in the face). Check out this episode to learn why pregnant and postpartum women are more likely to have Bell’s Palsy, the prognosis in pregnancy vs being diagnosed outside of pregnancy, and how it’s treated. If you’re expecting or want to learn more, download and listen now!
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    25 mins