Podcasts about Pregnancy

Part Two of So Shameless featuring Kizzle of @expressyourselfblackman and life coach Coach Bellamy (@mrsbellamy.callmecoach) gets personal as we talk about insecurity, fatherhood, relationships, responsibility and some uncomfortable truths about ourselves. We start with something almost everybody experiences but doesn't always admit: feelings of inadequacy. What do you do when you don't feel like you're enough? And how much of overcoming those feelings comes from changing your circumstances versus changing the way you see yourself? Then we get into fatherhood and discipline. What happens when Dad constantly feels like the bad guy because he's the parent enforcing the rules? Are fathers sometimes sacrificing their relationship with their children in order to prepare them for the real world? From there, Tahoe asks a question that's guaranteed to start an argument: When your woman is pregnant, should she still have to work — or is it a man's responsibility to put himself in a position where she doesn't HAVE to? And does providing that option make it her choice, or should that simply be the expectation? Then things get even more complicated. Does being in a relationship mean you belong to your partner in some way? Are you your partner's “possession,” or does that language cross a line between commitment and control? We also talk about preparing your children for what happens after you're gone. Should your kids know what they're inheriting while you're still alive, or should they find out when the will is read? And can knowing what's coming change the way family members behave? Finally, we ask one of the most uncomfortable relationship questions of the episode: Can you be partially responsible for your partner cheating on you? The person who cheats is responsible for the decision they make — but can problems inside a relationship help create the circumstances that lead someone to step outside of it? And is understanding what went wrong the same thing as excusing the betrayal? Insecurity. Fatherhood. Pregnancy. Providing. Possession. Inheritance. Infidelity. Yeah…Part Two went there. Welcome back to So Shameless.SocialsMrs Bellamy @MrsBellamy.CallMeCoach on InstagramKizzle@ExpressYourselfBlackMan on Instagram

In the Mix with: Kendrick Tucker (I Ken Not Podcast) talking all KINDS of hot topicsSLOMW OC Cast announced and lots of news around it already, some in and some outSLOMW Jessi is moving on and somebody else is moving in!Lot of Pregnancies from Beverly Hills and a little further away at wherever James Kennedy is pro-creating.More hot topics and "Did You See?"'s...Plus Kendrick's thoughts on RHONY and RHOSLC and the documentaries that has him in a hold.All that and more in The Mix!Follow Kendrick on Instagram and Threads: @withkendricktuckerListen to his Podcast: I Ken NotFollow Mani on Instagram and Threads: @mixingwithmani Watch the visuals and listen Ad-Free on Patreon: patreon.com/mixingwithmaniTHE MIX IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! Join the party on YouTube: youtube.com/@mixingwithmaniWatch the videos and listen ad free at Patreon.com/mixingwithmani*(for all other ads heard on this podcast, I am neither aware or responsible for what gets chosen to roll on here. I have no say or advanced notice until I hear it but filters are and I am hopeful. bare withm e pleae)

Send us Fan MailDoes Tylenol in pregnancy cause autism or ADHD? In this edition of Neo News, Ben and Eli break down a major JAMA Internal Medicine study from Hong Kong that followed hundreds of thousands of mother-child pairs and used a sibling-matched design to answer the question. The verdict: no association between prenatal acetaminophen exposure and autism spectrum disorder or ADHD, regardless of timing, pattern, or dose. But data alone doesn't win hearts. The conversation turns to the bedside: how do we explain study methodology to families without dismissing their concerns? Eli shares his approach to vaccine hesitancy in the NICU, built on continuity, persistence, and transparency, and draws lessons from journalism about corrections, trust, and why showing up matters. Tune in.----Prenatal Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Use and the Risk of Autism and/or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Sibling-Matched Cohorts. Luo S, Gong Q, Ai Y, Zhang J, Chan L, Wong WCW, Ip P, Chan EWY, Tanuseputro P, Wong ICK, Wan EYF.JAMA Intern Med. 2026 Sep 1;186(9):1102-1111. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.2215.PMID: 42371637Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.Enjoy!

Meal prepping for the first trimester is a great idea, as that trimester is often filled with nausea.  Pregnancy Affirmation Episodes: Pregnancy Affirmations for Mindset Domination Podcast episode  Pregnancy Affirmations and Their Importance Podcast Episode Pregnancy Affirmations for When it Feels Heavy Podcast Episode Email me: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com Website: www.positivityinpregnancy.com MENTAL HEALTH MINI VIDEOS for pregnancy: What once made up my ‘Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health' is now divided into individual videos(and each video comes with the audio) that you can now buy individually instead of purchasing the whole course! Discover a beautiful collection of short, heartwarming positivity videos (ranging from 1–8 minutes) thoughtfully designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit throughout pregnancy. Each video focuses on one of four powerful pillars:  Mental Health (to support emotional well-being),  Pregnancy Affirmations (that uplift and empower),  Gratitude practices (that fill your heart with joy),   And simple yet transformative ways to shift negative thoughts into positive light (These gentle reminders celebrate the incredible journey you're on).  Here is the link to all the videos: https://pregnancyishard.com/collections/all I recommend starting with the Mental Health section!  Visit My Pregnancy Week-by-Week Page:https://pregnancyishard.com/pages/week-by-week-pregnancy Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy  

Dr. Eboni Cornish, MD, of Amen Clinics and ILADS, returns for a third conversation, live in Nashville. She and Dr. Chris Motley talk about Lyme and other tick-borne infections in the brain: anxiety and depression, kids labeled ADHD, puberty flares, mold and memory, and why she calms the brain before treating anything. Plus her best question: when did your symptoms start, and where were you? Sources in the show notes. Educational only, not medical advice. 00:00 Depression, anxiety, and a Lyme test 00:39 Welcome: Dr. Eboni Cornish, live in Nashville  02:20 From bored family doctor to Lyme practice  04:13 How Lyme gets into the brain  06:12 What a Lyme brain looks like on a SPECT scan  08:02 The limbic loop: calm the brain  10:21 Is neurology catching up?  12:30 Floaters, light sensitivity, and trouble reading  14:05 Tinnitus and sound sensitivity  15:08 Can kids have Lyme? Pregnancy and newborns  17:48 Why puberty can trigger a flare  20:12 ADHD, PANS, and a gentler approach for kids  23:32 Food, kids, and the one-food trade  25:56 Sudden anger in children  27:23 Joint pain and injuries that won't heal  28:57 Teeth, gums, and cavitations  31:09 Babesia and your red blood cells  32:34 MTHFR, explained  35:11 Swollen lymph nodes and lymphatic drainage 36:47 Memory loss, mold, and dementia risk  39:42 Where were you when your symptoms started?  41:31 Gratitude and the brain  43:59 How your gut shapes your mood  46:09 Her morning routine  48:19 Saunas, baths, and cold water  50:38 Belly breathing for kids  51:11 Her fall speaking tour  54:14 Where to find Dr. Cornish  55:34 Wrap-up  57:01 Disclaimer Key Takeaways: Tick-borne illness can show up in the brain. Lyme can reach the nervous system. If you have neurological symptoms and you are not getting better, Dr. Cornish says to put tick-borne disease on the list (5:16).  Calm the brain before you push treatment. Her patients who react to everything are often stuck in fight or flight, a "limbic loop" (9:37). She starts by calming the nervous system.  Kids get labeled. Many of her pediatric patients arrive diagnosed with ADHD or "being bad" (20:50). A sudden change in a child, over days rather than months, is worth asking your pediatrician about by name: PANS. Trade one food, not the whole diet. She asks a reluctant kid for one food that "doesn't love your brain," and trades a supplement off the list in return (25:04). Then she asks AI for realistic swaps a family will actually eat.  Babesia lives in red blood cells. If you have tested positive, don't donate blood. Federal blood-safety rules agree. Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram TikTok Facebook Website Follow Dr. Eboni Cornish https://www.instagram.com/dr.ebonicornish/ https://www.drebonicornish.com/ For more on her work:  https://www.amenclinics.com/ https://www.ilads.org/ *Join Doctor Motley's newsletter for TCM insights and regular podcast updates https://www.doctormotley.com/ *Do you have a ton more in-depth questions for Doctor Motley? Check out his course on emotions and the body in his membership. You'll find other courses full of his expertise and clinical wisdom, plus bring all your questions to his weekly lives! To try risk-free for 15 days click here https://www.doctormotley.com/15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2023, former Bachelor star Clayton Echard became involved in a highly publicized paternity dispute after Laura Owens claimed she was pregnant with twins following an intimate encounter between them. Echard disputed the pregnancy and requested DNA testing. As the case moved through family court, questions emerged about the pregnancy evidence Owens had provided and whether the paternity proceedings had been brought in good faith. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine how the dispute began, the DNA testing, the medical evidence presented, and the family court proceedings that ultimately resulted in a judge ordering Owens to pay nearly $150,000 in legal fees. We also look at the criminal investigation that followed, the allegations involving other men, and the felony case brought against Owens. In August 2026, Owens pleaded guilty to four felony charges. We examine how a dispute that began with a pregnancy claim developed into a much larger legal case. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month—a time that can bring comfort, connection, grief, and a lot of complicated emotions for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.In this short solo episode of Finding Hope After Loss, we talk about the pressure that can come with Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, October 15th, and the Wave of Light. Whether you want to share your baby's story, say their name, light a candle, attend an event, or quietly step away and protect your heart, there is no right way to participate.Grief after pregnancy and infant loss looks different for everyone, and it can change from year to year. However you choose to remember and honor your baby this October, what feels right for you is enough.

This week, Jess accidentally creates a full-time job for herself in the form of a tiny household fairy who monitors behaviors, leaves gifts, sprinkles suspicious amounts of glitter around the house and is apparently about to need a benefits package. Meanwhile, Sonia's daughter has decided she's got jokes on her weekly bible verse, which naturally reminds Jess of the time she prayed to Baby Jesus to make her a 'witch'. So spiritually, everyone is doing great. Then they get into the actual questions keeping mothers awake at night: Who is responsible for making sure siblings growing up in different households actually have relationships with one another? Why are people still asking parents of all girls if they're going to “try for a boy”? Is it okay to privately hope for a particular gender—and should gender disappointment ever, ever be filmed for the internet where your future child can eventually watch your face fall when the confetti comes out? They also talk about wanting a baby versus wanting to be a mother, the completely normal realization that we're probably responsible for our children's future internal dialogue, and the deeply humbling experience of teaching your child emotional regulation only to have them turn around and tell you to take a deep breath. Plus, their book, So You're Trying to Have a Baby After 35, is officially out in digital and paperback, and why they created the fertility guide they desperately wish someone had handed them when they were sitting in those first appointments thinking, Wait… what am I even supposed to ask? And finally, they introduce the 'Geriatric' Mamas October campaign, The Babies We Carry With Us, honoring Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Throughout October, the mamas will be remembering babies who are deeply loved, sharing stories from families who carry them, and talking with organizations doing the work of supporting parents through pregnancy and infant loss. Connect with the Geriatric Mamas: Instagram Facebook Email us at hello@geriatricmamas.com Want to be a guest? Fill out our Be a Guest Form and share your motherhood, pregnancy, or fertility journey. We'd love to feature your story! And remember: We're committed to sharing raw, honest experiences, so stay tuned for more heartwarming, hilarious, and relatable episodes. Thanks for listening, and we're so glad to be back! What we're reaching for:

What if protecting your health starts with having the conversations most people would rather avoid?In this episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer take on sexual health, STI prevention, pregnancy prevention, and the responsibility that comes with being sexually active. They break down an important distinction: many forms of birth control are designed to prevent pregnancy, but they do not protect against sexually transmitted infections. The conversation also covers testing, condoms, communication with partners, HPV awareness, and why both women and men need to take ownership of their sexual health.Beyond the main topic, Farley and Jennifer discuss Apple's AI challenges, the return of Toys “R” Us, GLP-1 concerns, and Christian Bale and Sibi Blažić's foster-care initiative. The episode closes with a serious reminder about mental health, paying attention to warning signs, and speaking up when someone may be struggling.Episode Highlights:(0:00) Intro(1:17) Apple, Siri, and AI expectations(3:38) Toys “R” Us makes a comeback(6:40) GLP-1 risks and health concerns(9:38) Understanding STIs vs. STDs(10:27) Preventing pregnancy vs. preventing STIs(11:54) Why regular STI testing matters(14:21) Taking responsibility for sexual protection(15:38) Condoms as dual protection(16:41) STI risks beyond intercourse(18:58) HPV awareness and screening(24:40) Birth control does not prevent STIs(25:37) Talking to sons and daughters about safe sex(28:49) Christian Bale's foster-care village(32:34) “Heavy” and reaching out to people struggling(33:59) Suicide prevention, warning signs, and speaking up(36:25) OutroSend us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us:Web: https://girlsgonegritty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsgonegritty/More ways to find us: https://linktr.ee/girlsgonegritty

Throughout the month of October, Confessions of a Grieving Mother is honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with a special five-part panel series exploring the many different parts of grief, healing, and remembering our babies.We begin our series with Making Space for Grief.After losing a baby, grief can take up more space than we ever expected. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to give ourselves permission to grieve, especially in a world that often encourages us to return to “normal” before we are ready.If you are grieving the loss of a baby, we hope this conversation reminds you that there is no right timeline for grief and that you deserve the space to grieve in whatever way you need.

Hey Doc,I spent most of my career as an OB/GYN saying, “Pregnancy is not a disability.”I believed it.Then I had my second baby.That pregnancy gave me a very different understanding of what it means when someone says, “I can't do this anymore.”I had pain that made walking excruciating. I stopped working at 30 weeks, six weeks earlier than I had with my first pregnancy. And I finally understood something I wish I had understood more deeply for my patients:Sometimes pregnancy really can be disabling.And for women physicians, admitting that can be especially difficult.We've been trained to push through discomfort, show up no matter what, and make sure our personal lives don't inconvenience the system. Add the pressure of not wanting your pregnancy to create more work for your colleagues, and suddenly you're negotiating with a body that is very clearly telling you to sit your ass down.In this episode, I'm talking about why your capacity during pregnancy may look completely different from what you expected, including what you were capable of during a previous pregnancy.I'm also getting into the bigger issue: the culture of medicine that treats pregnancy like an individual scheduling inconvenience instead of a normal part of life that institutions should be prepared to accommodate.Because you should not have to prove your dedication to medicine by pushing your pregnant body beyond what it can safely do.Your colleagues will figure it out.The schedule will get covered.The department will survive.And when you're the colleague, partner, or leader making decisions that affect another pregnant physician, you have an opportunity to help create a culture where she doesn't have to choose between taking care of herself and proving that she belongs.If you're pregnant, considering another baby, working alongside pregnant physicians, or leading them, this episode is for you.Listen to this episode of ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ and send it to a physician who needs to hear it.What did you think of the episode, doc? Let me know! Subscribe to ✨Stethoscopes and Strollers✨ on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.Apple Podcast | Spotify | YouTubeConnect with me: Website | Instagram | Facebook Join my Email list to get tips on navigating motherhood in the medical field.If you are going through a transition -- becoming a parent, leaving a job, figuring out how manage it all, schedule a strategy coaching session and get clarity and strategic next steps for the life and career you want.Strategy Coaching Session with Dr. Toya

Grounding For Pregnancy: Benefits for Mum & BabyGrounding is one of the simplest, most research-backed ways to support your wellbeing in pregnancy, and it's as easy as connecting your bare feet to the earth. In this episode, we explore how grounding shifts your nervous system into rest mode, reduces cortisol, boosts immune function, and supports better sleep. We also look at co-regulation, how your calm becomes your baby's calm, and how grounding can deepen your connection to your body and your baby as you prepare for birth.Head to thenakeddoula.com for the Fearless Birth Toolkit, the Fearless Birth book & journal, and more digital guides to support your fearless birth.

Ken Cradic and her husband Tristan open up about what life really looked like behind the parenting videos while having three boys in three years. They share the postpartum experience that changed everything, the moment their son's birth took a terrifying turn, whether Tristan plans to retire after Ken's success online, and what they never expected parenthood to do to their marriage. Ken's insta: @kencradic Triston's insta: @tristoncradic Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/kssum24w #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. NOBL: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind — security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to https://NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #ad Zocdoc: Ready to be seen? Check that appointment off your to-do list with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/unplanned #sponsored Follow The Unplanned Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/unplanned__podcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@unplanned_podcast Listen to the pod on Spotify/ Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ToDA4ufQuWuEgMq07zN6t https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unplanned-podcast/id1669604504 Follow Matt & Abby: Abby's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/abbyelizabethoward/ Matt's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/_matt_howard_/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@matt_and_abby Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mattandabb YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@MattandAbby Chapters: 1:37 - Transition from 2 to 3 3:34 - Meet cute 10:12 - ASU 12:05 - Proposal 16:34 - Starting our family 18:21 - Our wedding 21:27 - Wanting a big family 27:37 - How having kids changed our marriage 37:16 - Becoming an influencer 39:00 - Our son's clubfoot diagnosis 40:31 - Protecting our marriage online 48:38 - Postpartum journey 59:00 - Splitting up the workload 1:04:18 - Breastfeeding 1:06:48 - Miscarriage 1:14:28 - Pregnancy after loss 1:15:16 - Episiotomy 1:20:21 - Breaking up with my oura ring 1:21:32 - Tristan retiring 1:23:36 - Career goals 1:25:22 - Agree to Disagree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Torie Hall & Eric Wolfinger join me to talk about their new cookbook, Eating for Life, and how food can nourish your body while still being fun, delicious, and something you actually want to eat.We talk about Torie's journey into nutrition, the story behind Mexican Keto, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, protein, blood sugar, and the personal experiences with miscarriage and infertility that helped inspire this book. We also get into feeding kids, introducing them to new foods, avoiding food shame, and making healthy eating something the whole family can enjoy. → Leave Us A Voice Message!  Topics Discussed: → How much protein do you really need? → What foods support healthy blood sugar? → What should you eat during pregnancy? → How do you get kids to eat healthy foods? → What nutrients does your body need most? Sponsored By:  → Function | Check your brain and health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on advanced imaging. Join at https://functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit. → Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at https://bewellbykelly.com. → REBEL | Shop REBEL for your next favorite find! Discover top brands in home, baby, and outdoor, with savings of up to 70% off. Visit https://fromrebel.com and check it out before your favorite finds are gone.  → Minnow | Shop minnow's new apré-ski capsule collection at https://shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order. Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:04:01 - Torie's Nutrition Journey  → 00:07:41 - Eric's Nutrition Journey  → 00:12:19 - The Story Behind Mexican Keto → 00:17:18 - Self Publishing The Cookbook → 00:21:38 - Fertility + Miscarriage  → 00:26:18 - Why They Created Eating for Life → 00:29:33 - Self-Publishing the Cookbook → 00:33:57 - Differences Between Cookbooks → 00:38:19 - Organ Meats + Nutrient Density  → 00:42:51 - Surprisingly Healthy Recipes    → 00:47:18 - Picky Eating  → 00:52:09 - Fertility Nutrition  → 00:55:48 - Meal Prepping → 00:59:44 - Back To The Basics  → 01:04:39 - Making Healthy Food Fun → 01:07:49 - Recipe Tasting  Further Listening:  → Four Hacks for a Healthy Pregnancy & Baby Brain | Jessie Inchauspé Check Out Torie + Eric: → Get The Book! | https://www.eatingforlifecookbook.com/ use code EFLKELLY for 10% off  → Torie's Instagram → Eric's Instagram Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → Sweet Deal (Book) → Youtube → Facebook

Some stories are too tender and too good to leave sitting in the archives, and Sally's is one of them. Sally shares her unmedicated hospital birth, and she does it gracefully, while her sweet grandpa had passed away just days before she went into labor. Her story is a powerful picture of the goodness of God woven through both grief and joy, all in the same week.We talk about how giving birth brought her and her husband closer than ever, and the little things she brought to the hospital that made a real difference, the snacks, the water bottle, the comb, the fan, all the tiny tools that kept her energized, hydrated, and distracted from the intensity of contractions. Sally is also a wedding photographer who shot 25 weddings while pregnant and worked right up until the day before labor, so we get into how her active, fitness-focused lifestyle shaped her whole experience. I hope this one speaks to your heart the way it spoke to mine.Here are some highlights from the episode:[3:10] How Sally shot 25 weddings while pregnant — and worked right up until the day before she went into labor. [6:45] Why she compares an unmedicated birth to running a marathon (she's run a few, so she'd know)...and I have to agree

Migraines during pregnancy can be debilitating, and figuring out how to prevent or manage them can be especially challenging. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Dekker explores the research on migraines during pregnancy, including why they happen, how pregnancy can affect migraine patterns, and why new or changing headaches should be taken seriously. Rebecca also discusses migraine triggers, medication overuse or "rebound" headaches, and strategies for prevention. Plus, drawing from both the research and her own lifelong experience with migraines, Rebecca shares non-pharmacological comfort measures for coping with migraine pain, from hydration and body work to temperature therapy, acupressure, mindfulness, and more. (04:29) What migraines are and how common they are (11:39) Migraines during pregnancy and postpartum (14:54) When headaches may signal a more serious condition (23:56) Preventing migraines during pregnancy (24:32) Medication overuse and rebound headaches (30:52) Migraine triggers and thresholds (34:22) Non-medication strategies for migraine prevention (46:05) Comfort measures for an active migraine (59:09) Final encouragement, support, and resources For a full list of references, visit ebbirth.com/413. Resources Postpartum Support International: https://postpartum.net/ Call 988 for the Suicide Crisis and Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ Hear Her campaign with list of maternal warning signs: https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/maternal-warning-signs/index.html American Headache Society: https://americanheadachesociety.org/ The Headache Hat: https://theheadachehat.com/ Acupressure points for headaches in pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNbXWKStr-4 Aculief acupressure device (NOT recommended for pregnancy unless you've reached term, as it may cause contractions): https://finance.yahoo.com/news/aculief-reviews-does-migraine-relief-045700296.html S-shaped massage hook: https://www.bodyback.com/products/body-back-buddy-classic-trigger-point-therapy-self-massage-tool-body-back-company Renpho eye massager: https://renpho.com/collections/eye-massager For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Bland, founder of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute and Big Bold Health, about fish oil and omega-3 science.

Fish Oil, Full-Spectrum Omega-3s, and Immunometabolism with Dr. Jeffrey Bland: Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews Dr. Jeffrey Bland, founder of the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute and Big Bold Health, about fish oil and omega-3 science. Bland recounts becoming involved with commercial fish oil in 1980 while promoting MaxEPA amid the “fat is bad” era and discusses Greenland Inuit research showing high omega-3 blood levels and low heart disease. They contrast whole-food omega-3 intake with highly refined EPA/DHA products, highlighting additional constituents in minimally processed oils (vitamins A and D, astaxanthin) and precursor compounds related to specialized pro-resolving mediators. Bland describes Omega-3 Rejuvenate's Alaska line-caught sourcing and low-heat, chemical-free processing, and addresses concerns about mercury, microplastics, and vitamin A dosing. The conversation also covers PLMI's focus on immunometabolism, a CBC-derived SIRI marker, omega-3 insufficiency data from Fullscript, mitochondrial membrane support by DHA, and Bland's upcoming book, “The Nourished Gene.”

Turkish researchers discovered that WiFi-frequency radiation exposure during pregnancy caused thyroid damage in offspring that persisted for an entire year after birth -- suggesting the effects may last a lifetime. In this episode, I break down a troubling new study from Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine that examined rat offspring one year after their mothers were exposed to two point four five gigahertz radiation during pregnancy. The findings reveal significant structural changes, increased cell death, and DNA damage in the thyroid glands of exposed animals -- all from prenatal exposure alone. In This Episode Why thyroid health during pregnancy matters more than most people realize What researchers found when they examined thyroid tissue one year after prenatal WiFi exposure The specific biological changes that signal long-term damage One practical step pregnant women can take today to reduce exposure Featured Study Read the full study: One-year follow-up of thyroid status in rats exposed to 2.45 Ghz radiofrequency radiation during the prenatal period See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Pregnancy can bring major changes to digestion and bowel habits. But if you're already living with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), bloating, abdominal discomfort, or chronic constipation, it can be difficult to know what's related to pregnancy—and what may be related to your digestive condition. In this episode of the Gastro Girl Health Podcast, Dr. Lin Chang, Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a leading expert in disorders of gut-brain interaction and women's digestive health, explains what patients should know about IBS-C and constipation during pregnancy. You'll learn: • How pregnancy-related constipation differs from IBS-C • Why IBS symptoms may change during pregnancy • What may contribute to increased bloating and constipation • Diet and lifestyle strategies to discuss with your healthcare provider • What to know about the low-FODMAP diet during pregnancy • Treatment and medication considerations • Symptoms that shouldn't automatically be attributed to IBS or pregnancy If you're pregnant—or planning a pregnancy—and live with IBS-C or chronic constipation, this conversation can help you better understand your symptoms and prepare for conversations with your healthcare team. This patient education episode was produced by Gastro Girl in collaboration with the American College of Gastroenterology Patient Care Committee. #IBSC #Pregnancy #Constipation #IBS #Bloating #DigestiveHealth  

Content note: This episode discusses pregnancy loss, infant diagnosis, and termination for medical reasons (TFMR). Please take care while listening.October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and this episode centers a grief that is too often left out of that conversation entirely: termination for medical reasons.In this episode, I sit down with Sabrina Fletcher, founder of The TFMR Doula, who became a bereavement doula after her own TFMR in 2018 with her planned and wanted second baby, Clara. We talk about what it actually means to end a wanted pregnancy after a devastating prenatal diagnosis and why the medical system's language so rarely matches the lived experience of grieving parents.Sabrina now supports TFMR parents through 1-on-1 bereavement care, decision support calls for those newly facing a diagnosis, and a private community of over 1,000 parents who've walked this path.Connect with Sabrina / The TFMR Doula:website: thetfmrdoula.comInstagram: @thetfmrdoulaFacebook: @thetfmrdoulaJoin the Facebook Group: www.thetfmrdoula.com/facebookgroupFree Guide: Real self-care for TFMRparentsDecision Support: Schedule hereIf this episode resonated with you, or if you're currently walking this path yourself, please know you're not alone, and your loss is valid.Our TFMR Stories podcast (and on YouTube) https://open.spotify.com/show/5mSactEFVmIg2OBz195FXs https://www.youtube.com/@sabri224#TFMR #TFMRisbabyloss #TFMRmamas #endingawantedpregnancy #terminationformedicalreasonsSupport me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠Get merch and find any other info you need on the podcast here: www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/podcast

HEADLINES: Electric car sales have more than doubled as Aussies look to dodge soaring fuel costs The largest coal mine expansion in NSW history has been approved UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain should consider rejoining the EU Six babies have died after contracting syphilis in the womb A tiny Chihuahua has joined Mexico's National Guard Plus, dual-working families need to find 814 hours a year to cover the gap between school hours, school holidays and work. UNSW gender equality hub co-director Rosalind Dixon explains why the system no longer fits, and the bold ideas that could fix it. GET IN TOUCHGot a story idea, news tip or feedback?Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au HELPFUL LINKS: Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE. Get access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au today. You hot? Same. CREDITSHosts: Charlotte Mortlock and Tamsin RoseAudio Producer: Scott StronachProducer: Ella Maitland Head of Show: Tamsin RoseBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this September 2026 edition of the Pregnancy Help News Brief, Lisa Bourne highlights key stories from across the pregnancy help community, including updates on California's abortion pill reversal trial, new support for pregnancy center medical directors, and creative pro-life outreach. Hear stories of compassionate care, community impact, and the people working to support women and families. Stay informed on these developments and more at PregnancyHelpNews.com. Have an idea for a Pregnancy Help News Story? Click Here! Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

March of Dimes Ohio Collaborative Prematurity Research Center coordinating principal investigator and Cincinnati Children's Hospital infectious disease pediatrician Dr. Sing Sing Way discusses his team's new findings linking the use of mouthwash in pregnancy with dramatically reduced rates of preeclampsia, preterm birth, and chorioamnionitis.

Postpartum recovery already asks a lot from the body and migraine can make that transition even harder.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores why migraines can return after childbirth, what may be driving them, and how to better support the body during postpartum recovery.You'll learn:

We're ONE WEEK away from the launch ofThis Wasn't the Plan is out! In todays episode Mac and Kenz give us the inside scoop on the book, the parts that hit close to home. Then it's straight into real life: Mac is 38 weeks pregnant and navigating contractions after emergency surgery, while Kenz is juggling house projects, horse-girl dreams, and the general chaos of September. They also get honest about learning to accept help, slowing down, and making more room for joy—plus plenty of side quests along the way!! ⁠Preorder This Wasn't The Plan!⁠ Fill out the form HERE to get your preorder goodies! SEEDS: Download the Seed app and take one small step today: plant your first seed and see what God can grow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Elizabeth sits down solo for a Q&A covering pregnancy updates, her birth preferences, and how to actually make a good matcha at home. She talks candidly about the highs and lows of her third trimester, why she's stopped accepting free wellness services in exchange for content, and that feeling of knowing you're meant for more when you're stuck professionally. She also walks through her exact matcha method, from water temperature to ratios, and shares the list of birth preferences she's put together with her doula ahead of delivery.If you want to go DEEPER with me, my Substack is where I share even more behind-the-scenes, personal reflections, and wellness experiments, with new posts dropping every Thursday: https://substack.com/@thewellnessprocessFollow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessprocesspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewellnessprocessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWellnessProcessSponsors:Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TWP and use promo code TWP at checkout.Try Jolie risk free for 60 days by going to jolieskinco.com/TWPStart your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code TWP at mudwtr.com/TWP #mudwtrpodUse code WELLNESS for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at branchbasics.comVisit https://newzealandhoneyco.com/ and use code wellness at checkout for 20% off your first purchaseTry Momentous Signature Spec Creatine at livemomentous.com and use code WP for 35% off your first order.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with clinical pharmacist and nutritionist Jim LaValle about cardiovascular risk factors beyond total cholesterol.

Cholesterol Beyond the Basics: ApoB, Lp(a), Stress, and Aged Garlic Extract for Cardiovascular Risk: Dr. Ronald Hoffman interviews clinical pharmacist and nutritionist Jim LaValle about cardiovascular risk factors beyond total cholesterol, emphasizing that blood tests measure lipoprotein particles and subfractions rather than cholesterol itself. They discuss limitations of relying on surrogate markers, the role of lifestyle (diet, exercise, sleep, stress, glucose control), and advanced markers such as ApoB, Lp(a), oxidized LDL, and Lp-PLA2, noting that lowering Lp(a) or improving markers doesn't always improve outcomes. LaValle highlights ApoB as a key risk barometer, reviews evidence for aged garlic extract lowering ApoB, slowing coronary artery calcification, regressing vulnerable plaque, and improving vascular function, and supports combining supplements with appropriate medications. They address lean-mass hyper-responders on ketogenic diets, debate broad statin use in seniors, and cover stress/cortisol dysregulation, hormone effects, and appropriate use of GLP-1 drugs for weight and metabolic risk.

A special re-release:In this episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, Kayleigh opens a gentle and honest conversation about the journey of considering pregnancy after birth trauma and introduces her new workshop, created specifically for this season.The Pregnancy After Birth Trauma Workshop was designed as a supportive, trauma-informed space for anyone exploring a subsequent pregnancy after a difficult or traumatic birth. It offers guidance, reflection prompts, and tools to help you move through this process with clarity and a sense of agency. Whether you're actively trying, quietly wondering if you're ready, or still holding the question gently from a distance, this workshop honors the complexity of your experience and walks alongside you with care and grounding.In today's episode, Kayleigh speaks to the emotional landscape that so many survivors navigate when thinking about growing their family again. Rather than rushing answers, she reflects on the fears, hopes, and complicated "maybes" that live in this space, and why this decision deserves slowness, compassion, and support.She explores:

Pregnancy with type 1 diabetes comes with tighter blood sugar targets, changing insulin needs, more appointments, and a whole new level of attention to your diabetes. But what does it actually look like to go through the entire experience?In this episode, Lauren sits down with Risely Coach Katerina Harmon, who recently welcomed her daughter, Lydia, to talk through her experience from preparing for pregnancy all the way through labor, delivery, breastfeeding, and the first few months postpartum.Katerina went into pregnancy feeling confident in her diabetes management, with an A1C of 5.9 and months of preparation behind her. But even with that foundation, there was plenty she had to figure out along the way, from insulin needs that changed dramatically throughout pregnancy to advocating for herself, preparing for labor and delivery, and finding a new rhythm with T1D once Lydia was here.WHAT WE COVER:What Katerina did months before trying to conceive to prepare her blood sugars for pregnancyHow her insulin needs changed throughout each trimesterWhy knowing how to recognize patterns and confidently adjust insulin became so importantKaterina's experience using manual mode during much of her pregnancyAdvocating for yourself with your endocrinology, MFM, and OB teamsHow Katerina prepared her husband to help manage her T1D during laborHer 44-hour labor, induction, epidural, and four and a half hours of pushingWhat happened to her insulin needs after giving birthBreastfeeding with T1D and navigating postpartum lowsWhat Katerina wishes women with T1D knew before beginning pregnancy prepIf pregnancy is something you're thinking about in the next year or two, you're actively preparing, or you're already pregnant, this conversation gives you an honest look at what the experience can actually look like with type 1 diabetes.WHAT'S NEXT:

This one is a full-circle moment. Our guest isn't just one of Mary Alice's oldest friends (25 years and counting), she's also one of Dr. A's real-life patients, the doctor who actually froze her eggs. Whitney Cummings, comedian, actress, and creator of 2 Broke Girls and Whitney, has built a career saying the things women usually only whisper about. Today she says them out loud, with us.Whitney was talking about freezing her eggs before it was a mainstream conversation (she did it at 33), and she is refreshingly, hilariously honest about getting pregnant at 40, being handed the term "geriatric pregnancy," the postpartum depression that came after her son, and the body image struggles she's carried for years. She and the hosts get into fertility, the real cost of waiting, why "biology is sexist," and the money advice she gives every young woman (skip the designer bag, save it for your eggs).Funny, tender, and the kind of honesty that makes you feel less alone.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsProlon: For a limited time, get 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to the 5-day program. Visit prolonlife.com/shemd.Egglife: Find Egglife egg white wraps in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you.OHHO: Get 20% off your first order at ohho.co with code SheMD20.Acely: Get 20% off SAT prep today at acely.com with code SheMD.Osea: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code SheMD at oseamalibu.com.Skylight: Get $30 off the 15-inch Skylight Calendar at myskylight.com/shemd.What You'll LearnWhy Whitney froze her eggs at 33 and how it eased her anxiety about dating and timing.Why Dr. A tells patients never to use all of their frozen eggs to make embryos with a partner.How egg quantity and quality decline with age, and what that means for miscarriage risk.The lifestyle changes Whitney made before conceiving naturally at 40.The testing and monitoring Dr. A recommends for advanced maternal age pregnancies, including preterm birth screening, low-dose aspirin, and growth ultrasounds.Why delivery at 39 weeks is recommended for women over 40.The difference between postpartum blues and postpartum depression, and how long the postpartum period really lasts.Whitney's approach to co-parenting, forgiveness, and choosing a partner.Key TakeawaysEgg freezing can reduce the pressure and anxiety around timing, and women should always keep some of their own eggs rather than using them all for embryos with a partner.Both egg quantity and quality decline with age, but many women still have healthy pregnancies in their 40s with the right care and awareness of their personal risk factors.Advanced maternal age pregnancies benefit from closer monitoring, including preterm birth screening, low-dose aspirin, regular growth ultrasounds, and delivery at 39 weeks.Postpartum depression affects about one in seven women, can appear up to a year after birth, and is more likely without strong support at home.Asking for help, leaning on your village, and letting motherhood change you are essential parts of postpartum recovery.Choosing a partner based on respect and integrity, and co-parenting with kindness, creates a healthier environment for your child.Guest Bio - Whitney CummingsWhitney Cummings is a comedian, actress, director, and writer. She is the co-creator of 2 Broke Girls, the creator and star of NBC's Whitney, and the host of the podcast Good for You. Known for her disarmingly honest stand-up specials, Whitney has spoken openly about egg freezing, body image, sobriety, and her recovery from an eating disorder. She became a mom at 40 to her son Henry and has been candid about her pregnancy and postpartum journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Read your favorite things to your children, you will be grateful for the memories of it!  Three FREE Videos: You Reap What you Sow. FREE VIDEO! Feel it to Heal it. FREE VIDEO!  Give yourself grace FREE VIDEO! Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Success in Second Trimester INTIMACY Pregnancy Affirmation Episodes:  Pregnancy Affirmations and Their Importance During Pregnancy Love Focused Free Affirmations on Pregnancy Pregnancy Affirmations For When It Feels Heavy Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy Intimacy in the First Trimester Episode Website: www.positivityinpregnancy.com MENTAL HEALTH MINI VIDEOS for pregnancy: What once made up my ‘Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health' is now divided into individual videos(and each video comes with the audio) that you can now buy individually instead of purchasing the whole course! Discover a beautiful collection of short, heartwarming positivity videos (ranging from 1–8 minutes) thoughtfully designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit throughout pregnancy. Each video focuses on one of four powerful pillars:  Mental Health (to support emotional well-being),  Pregnancy Affirmations (that uplift and empower),  Gratitude practices (that fill your heart with joy),   And simple yet transformative ways to shift negative thoughts into positive light (These gentle reminders celebrate the incredible journey you're on).  Here is the link to all the videos: https://pregnancyishard.com/collections/all I recommend starting with the Mental Health section!  Visit My Pregnancy Week-by-Week Page:https://pregnancyishard.com/pages/week-by-week-pregnancy Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy Email me at: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a million-dollar verdict for pregnancy discrimination gets slashed to a mere fraction of its original value? In this riveting episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey takes you behind the scenes of the landmark case involving Jennifer Guerrero and Constellation Health Services, LLC. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complex world of employment law, especially when it comes to understanding the nuances of pregnancy discrimination. Guerrero's story is not just about a legal battle; it's a profound lesson in employee rights, workplace culture, and the often harsh realities faced by those who dare to stand up against discrimination in the workplace. We delve deep into the legal intricacies surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the critical importance of the interactive process between employers and employees when requests for reasonable accommodation are made. Guerrero's high-risk pregnancy and her termination shortly after requesting medical leave raise essential questions about the responsibilities of employers and the protections afforded to employees. This episode sheds light on how emotional narratives can sway jury decisions but ultimately must adhere to the rigid frameworks of employment law, leading to unexpected outcomes that can leave employees feeling disenfranchised. Throughout this episode, we emphasize the importance of understanding the legal mechanisms at play in employment disputes, particularly regarding pregnancy discrimination, disability rights in the workplace, and the broader implications of workplace harassment and discrimination. With insights into severance negotiation, termination for cause, and navigating hostile work environments, this episode provides invaluable resources for employees facing work disputes and employment law issues. Join us as we unpack the profound implications of Guerrero's case, illustrating how the aftermath of a lawsuit can starkly differ from initial perceptions of justice. This episode is designed not only to inform but also to empower you, equipping you with the knowledge and tools necessary to advocate for your rights in the workplace. Whether you're an employee seeking guidance on navigating employment contracts, a manager looking to foster a more inclusive work culture, or simply someone interested in the evolving landscape of employment law, you won't want to miss this enlightening discussion. Don't let the complexities of employment law intimidate you; tune in to this episode of the Employee Survival Guide® and take the first step towards understanding your rights and navigating the challenges of the modern workplace!  If you enjoyed this episode of the Employee Survival Guide please like us on Facebook, X and LinkedIn.  We would really appreciate if you could leave a review of this podcast on your favorite podcast player such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Leaving a review will help other employees find the Employee Survival Guide.  For more information, please contact our employment attorneys at Carey & Associates, P.C. at 203-255-4150, www.capclaw.com.Disclaimer:  For educational use only, not intended to be legal advice. 

Your immune system changes to adapt to your pregnancy. Find out how and when it changes to protect you and baby. Learn more at yourpregnancyweekbyweek.com.

We take the keys away from older drivers—why not older doctors? Nearly 3 in 4 Americans battling this health problem—fatigue! What super-agers over 100 have in common—a hyper-vigilant immune system guarding against cancers and infections. How does “anabolic resistance” contribute to frailty—and what to do about it? Recurrent bouts of “burning sensations” on the face—diagnosis please?

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Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm so honored to introduce you all to: Ritual abuse, mind control and organized abuse survivor, overcomer and whistleblower, published writer and author, TikTok content creator, dancer, artist, and creative, civil engineer with a passion for natural building, haircut wizard, and declutter and deprogramming warrior: Armaan Keval MaldeA little bit about Armaan and what you can expect to hear about on today's episode: Armaan comes from the Visa Ohshwal community, a lineage he traces from India through Kenya back toward Persia. Both of his parents share that background as well. He believes multi-generational programming ran through the family and the wider group, and that schools, hospitals, and businesses built by relatives may have doubled as covers. He says the official story of his birth was a lie: he was told July 4, 1996, but his memories place his origin around January 1, 1993, in an Iranian lab, with years shuttled between there and a facility in Switzerland, where a twin or clone was also created. He was then moved through Africa into Kenya and on to the United States; while his twin was sent separately to New York.From ages three to six he lived underground: programmed, surgically altered, gender-inverted, and prepared to live as a female. At age six he was placed with his adoptive family looking so malnourished he looked three years old. From then on he and the twin were rotated - one living the visible life, the other taken below. Every school, he says, sat above hidden rooms and tunnels. Pregnancies began in childhood. His body later swelled in ways that did not match starvation; and he attributes this to implanted filler. The implanted uterus began rejecting him long before he had language for any of it.In 2017 something in him chose life before he even understood the full map. The dissociated memories of childhood did not return until 2022–2023, after homelessness ended and he finally had a door he could lock. Safety itself became holy. In 2019, before he even had the words “ritual abuse,” visualization brought him to what he calls Stage 1 DID integration. That alone is astonishing: he began putting a shattered mind back together while still standing inside the lie. He now lives in Stage 2 integration—one functioning person, with remaining parts mostly holding memory. He believes Stage 3 is near: residual memory cleared, a life that cannot be dismantled again, pain met without leaving the body. For most of his years he wanted the story to end. What kept him here was not mere endurance. It was vocation. If he could survive this, and then share the methods with other survivors, then they would not have to invent survival from nothing. He is certain that is why he is alive. He believes complete healing is possible - not as a slogan, but as a promise he has already begun to keep in his own nervous system.That promise now shapes everything he builds. On TikTok as DeprogramSRA69 he does not perform pain for spectacle. He teaches. He shares protocols for DID, programming, extreme grief, and deliverance, along with the workbook Deprogram Yourself. He has already proven that a person with almost no support can still become a source of support. But as you witness him, do not mistake his gentleness for smallness. This is a man who crawled out of rooms designed to erase him and then asked, Who else is still down there? His life is the answer he gives to the dark: you do not get the last word. To other survivors his message is a vow, not a platitude. You can do more of the healing yourself than you were ever allowed to believe. You are more capable than the people who broke you wanted you to know. The laboratories tried to write his ending before he could speak. Armaan answered with a life so stubbornly luminous that it became an invitation. Come back. You are not too shattered. You are not too late. The dark was real. The return is realer. If one person can walk out carrying both the wound and the medicine, then none of us have to stay buried. He is still writing. And the ending he is writing now is not only his. It is ours - if we are brave enough to believe that healing, fully and finally, is possible.

In this episode, Mel Spencer shares her deeply journey through pregnancy, loss, and the challenges of motherhood. From her struggles with endometriosis to the heartbreak of losing her first child, Mel opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating pregnancy complications and the impact of her experiences on her perspective of life and parenting. She emphasizes the importance of empathy, the significance of naming and honouring lost babies, and the lessons learned from grief. Mel's story is a testament to resilience and the complexities of motherhood, offering insights and support to those who have faced similar challenges.We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We're all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it's needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

120. Can you really get pregnant in your mid to late 40s after years of loss and failed cycles? Lisa joins us to explore her incredible path to motherhood. Lisa shares how she navigated silent endometriosis, seven grueling egg retrievals, and 11 embryo transfers, eventually quitting her full-time job to open a flexible business that could fund and accommodate her intensive IVF schedule. After overcoming multiple early miscarriages, she welcomed her first son at age 45 using donor eggs, proving that "lucky" comes in many different forms. Now 6.5 months pregnant with her second son at age 48, Lisa reflects on what it takes to stay resilient when the odds feel stacked against you. She breaks down the exact lifestyle shifts, immune protocols, and mindset reframes that brought her success, as well as her transition into mentoring other women navigating complex fertility treatments. Whether you are considering donor eggs, managing transfer fatigue, or simply looking for real proof of pregnancy over 40, Lisa's story offers an empowering blueprint and a powerful reminder that you are never alone on this journey. Get the resources, transcript, and more information about this episode: https://over40fabulousandpregnant.com/episode120/Shop the Show

Ready to Go Deeper? Welcome to the Reproductive Loss Leaders Room There's only so much we can explore in a podcast episode. You can hear a new perspective, discover something you weren't taught, or finally find language for something you've been noticing in your work. But then what? What do you do with what you now know? How does it apply to your work? What sits within your scope? What questions has the learning created? And where do you go when you want to continue the conversation rather than simply move on to the next episode, training or piece of information? That's why I created the Reproductive Loss Leaders Room. The Leaders Room is a professional membership for existing and aspiring practitioners supporting women across fertility, pregnancy, birth, grief, trauma, mental health, postpartum, nutrition, reproductive health and beyond. You do not need to identify as a pregnancy loss specialist to belong here. And you certainly don't need to become an expert in every aspect of reproductive loss care. The intention is different: Understand more of the whole.Know where you fit within it.Deepen the piece you choose to hold. Inside the Leaders Room, we move beyond simply acquiring more information. You'll have access to The Gap Series, where we reveal areas of reproductive loss care that may have been overlooked or absent from our professional training. You'll receive live mentorship and integration support from me, so you can explore what the learning means for the work you do. You'll learn from guest experts and specialist practitioners bringing different disciplines and perspectives into the room. You'll have access to a growing library of trainings and professional resources. And you'll be part of a community having deeper, multidisciplinary conversations about how we collectively advance reproductive loss care. Because I believe professional learning needs to go beyond education alone. Acquire the knowledge.Retain it through mentorship, discussion and continued exploration.Transfer it into your work. That's where knowledge starts becoming practice. And that's where change can begin. This isn't another space where pregnancy loss is one topic amongst many. In this room, reproductive loss IS the conversation.

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If you are lying awake at night, you are in good company. Pregnancy insomnia and other sleep problems affect the majority of expecting mothers, from heartburn and leg cramps to a racing mind at 3 a.m. Then your baby arrives, and sleep gets disrupted in a whole new way. In this episode, you will learn what drives the most common pregnancy sleep problems, what the research says helps, and which remedies and medications have evidence behind them. You will also learn what to expect from sleep with a newborn, a common feeding myth, and one safety step every exhausted parent should know. Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/sleepissues/ Thank you to the brands that power this podcast: Zahler goes above and beyond in formulating their Prenatal +DHA. It's made with high-quality nutrients like the active form of folate and bioavailable iron. Plus, it includes essential nutrients like omega-3s that you will not find in most other prenatal vitamins. In the month of September 2026, save 35% with the code PRENATAL35 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qgc7Jp You can always see the current promo code at: https://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/ 8 Sheep Organics makes amazing, 100% Clean, Natural Pregnancy Products. From skin care to treating common pregnancy symptoms like stretch marks with clinically proven ingredients, 8 Sheep Organics has you covered. Every product from 8 Sheep Organics comes with a 100-Day Happiness Guarantee. Try it risk-free for 100 days. If you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send them an email and they will get you a refund, no questions asked. Check out 8 Sheep Organics and save 10% when you go to https://pregnancypodcast.com/8sheep/ Get More from the Pregnancy Podcast Join thousands of expecting parents who stay up to date with the latest pregnancy news, new episode alerts, exclusive offers, and more: https://pregnancypodcast.com/newsletter Upgrade to Pregnancy Podcast Premium for ad-free episodes, full access to the back catalog, and a free copy of the Your Birth Plan book: https://pregnancypodcast.com/premium Save with discounts and deals available for Pregnancy Podcast listeners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/resources Follow your pregnancy week-by-week with the 40 Weeks podcast. Learn how your baby grows, what's happening in your body, what to expect at prenatal appointments, and get tips for dads and partners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/week Find more evidence-based information on the Pregnancy Podcast website: https://pregnancypodcast.com

A large cohort study tracking pregnant women over four years found that every additional minute of daily cell phone use increased miscarriage risk by zero point six percent. In this episode, I break down what researchers discovered when they tracked 1,666 pregnant women in Iran from twenty fifteen to twenty nineteen, measuring their exposure to cell phones, cordless phones, and Wi-Fi devices. The findings reveal significant associations between call duration and pregnancy outcomes that every expectant mother should know about. In This Episode How researchers measured real-world electromagnetic exposure during pregnancy The dose-response relationship between cell phone use and miscarriage risk Why cordless phones and wireless devices matter for fetal development One simple change that can reduce exposure during pregnancy Featured Study Read the full study: The association of widely used electromagnetic waves exposure and pregnancy and birth outcomes in Yazd women: a cohort study See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

PRIVACY: What Do You Need to Stop Feeling Observed?What does privacy actually mean during labour?In this episode, we move to the second word in the SPACE Framework™: Privacy.Privacy isn't simply about being alone or having a closed door. A woman can have people she trusts around her and still feel completely private, while being physically alone doesn't necessarily mean she feels unobserved or protected from interruption.During labour, a woman may gradually become less socially aware and more absorbed in what is happening within her body. She may become quieter, close her eyes, move instinctively, make sounds without thinking about how she appears, and become far less interested in conversation or what is happening around her.So what happens when she is continually brought back into the outside world?The question I leave you with this week is:What do I need in order to stop feeling observed?Explore the SPACE Framework™ - https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/the-space-framework--digital-pdf (This is FREE within the Discover Your North Star Course)Send me a messageIf you want to access any of my free resources click here:-https://stan.store/sallyannberesfordIf you want to learn more about my Discover Your North Star Course then read more here:- https://stan.store/sallyannberesford/p/discover-your-north-star-If you love the podcast and would like to support it, then please use the link to 'buy me a coffee' - https://bmc.link/sallyannberesfordIf you would like to buy a copy of either of the books that accompany this podcast please go to your online bookseller or visit Amazon:-Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner  - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveThe Art of Giving Birth - Five Key Physiological Principles - https://amzn.to/3EGh9dfPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth' - Black and White version https://amzn.to/3CvJXmOPregnancy Journal for 'The Art of Giving Birth'- Colour version https://amzn.to/3GknbPFYou can find all my classes and courses on my website - www.sallyannberesford.co.ukFollow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpar...

An important clinical advantage of cfDNA screening for autosomal recessive conditions is its ability to provide meaningful fetal risk assessment in general-risk pregnancies at an early gestational age, even when partner carrier testing is unavailable. But is this reflex cell-free DNA approach reliable. In this episode, we will review NEW DATA (Oct 2026) from a prospective, multi-site study whose goal was to “evaluate the clinical performance of cell- free DNA (cfDNA) screening as a primary screening tool for autosomal recessive conditions in a large, prospective, general-risk population”. We will review the sensitivity, specificity, PPV and NPV of this (UNITY) approach. 1. A Prospective, Multi-Site Study of Performance of Cell-Free DNA Testing for Recessive Conditions in a Large, General-Risk Pregnancy Population. Obstet Gynecol (OCT) 2026;148:509–152. SMFM STATEMENT Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Statement: Evaluation and management of cell-free DNA screening for fetal red cell antigen genotype in alloimmunized and non-alloimmunized pregnancies. Pregnancy; June 2026

On the night of February 25th, 2023, 24-year-old Jade Benning called one of her oldest and closest friends. She wasn't calling to catch up. In fact, for much of the call, it seemed as if Jade wasn't even speaking to her friend, and instead, this friend listened as Jade confronted the man standing inside her apartment with her: Blaise Taylor, a man who jade had recently reconnected with. A man who's child she was carrying. A man who would later call himself her boyfriend. Jade sounded confused, her speech was becoming rapidly impaired; she said she couldn't feel her legs. And then she asked Blaise a question that would eventually become the center of a murder investigation: What did you put in my drink?Try our coffee! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comBecome a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeeklyShop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcastWebsite: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.comInstagram: @CrimeWeeklyPodTwitter: @CrimeWeeklyPodFacebook: @CrimeWeeklyPodADS:https://www.Quince.com/CrimeWeekly - Refresh your wardrobe with timeless, high-quality pieces from Quince—go to https://Quince.com/crimeweekly for free shipping and 365-day returns!https://www.OneSkin.co/CrimeWeekly - Get 15% off OneSkin with the code CRIMEWEEKLY at https://www.oneskin.co/CRIMEWEEKLY #oneskinpodIQBAR - Text WEEKLY to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping!https://www.SKIMS.com/CrimeWeekly - Shop my favorite pieces at https://skims.com/crimeweekly!https://www.Chime.com/CrimeWeekly - Visit https://www.chime.com/crimeweekly & Join fee-free banking with Chime! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.