Informed Pregnancy Podcast

Some people feel safer and more comfortable laboring and birthing in hospitals and others feel better at home or in a birthing center. Dr. Emiliano Chavira weighs in with his thoughts of pros and cons of each setting and who might be a better or worse candidate for in or out of hospital birth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ellie Knaus is a recovering actor who celebrates and commiserates with world class experts, best-selling authors, and listeners around the world on the Atomic Moms podcast. In our interview she shares her adventures in childhood and motherhood in her raw and naturally hilarious style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emphasizing the importance of a flexible birth plan, circumstances at the end of Jackie's pregnancy lead her to a very different birth than she was planning. In this episode Jackie shares her last minute twists, the choices she had and the ones she made and describes how the experience felt physically and emotionally in her real and animated informative and entertaining style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Broadway and television actress Jackie Seiden talks shop, pregnancy and plans for her upcoming birth - and beyond. Part I of a two part series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Richard Pass, RN, BS and his staff at 'Save A Little Life' provide specialized courses for expectant and recently delivered parents, family members and care providers on hope to prepare a safe home for infants and toddlers. In this episode he shares invaluable information about CPR, First Aid and other life saving skills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sponsored by: KABRITA. Kabrita goat milk foods and formula are naturally easy to digest and non-GMO. To see if Kabrita is right for your family, order you trial kit at KabritaUSA.com From NBA dancer to dancing for fitness, celebrity trainer Sara Haley shares practical tips on pre and postnatal fitness and how to maximize results safely at each stage. Check out some of her free workouts at http://freepregnancyworkouts.com  and important video on core exercises at  http://pregnancycoreexercises.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Shahin Ghadir shares his expertise on causes of infertility and guides us through male and female fertility testing and treatment options. We also discuss fertility preservation - who should do it, when to do it and the steps involved from start to finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While overuse of medical interventions may do more harm than good, there are times when interventions, such as medical induction or augmentation of labor can be a necessary, safe and effective tool for preventing risk. Dr. Allison Hill discusses indications (and non indications) for labor induction as well as the different methods of induction and some of the pros and cons of each. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial Wellness Coach Portia Jackson shares tips to help growing families take the necessary steps and utilize the best tools for getting financially fit for the short term and the long haul.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Year fitness veteran Desi Bartlett is dedicated to helping moms get and stay fit. In this episode she shares practical tips for a healthy mind and body during pregnancy and postpartum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices