Podcasts about Pregnancy

Managing High Homocysteine with MTHFR Variants and the Role of Vitamin C in Brain Aging: Registered dietitian nutritionist Leyla Muedin discusses MTHFR genetic variants (C677T and A1298C), their links to impaired methylation, homocysteine, SAMe, mood issues, migraines, vitamin deficiencies, and pregnancy complications, noting many people are asymptomatic and some feel worse on methylated B vitamins and do better on standard formulations. Responding to a listener with C677T, high homocysteine, and borderline methylmalonic acid, she reviews optimal homocysteine targets and outlines other causes of elevated homocysteine such as hypothyroidism/subclinical hypothyroidism, kidney failure, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, inactivity, and medications (atorvastatin, methotrexate, fenofibrate). She suggests checking these factors, considering absorption issues (intrinsic factor) for B12, and trialing SAMe and more trimethylglycine, with possible pharmacologic folate if needed. She then summarizes an observational Japanese study (n=2,044 adults >64) linking lower plasma vitamin C to reduced gray matter and weaker default mode network connectivity, and notes diet and blood sugar can affect vitamin C status.

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. In today's episode: Trump Issues Childhood Vaccine Executive Order. Here's What It Says and What It Means. (0:53) What We Know About Trump's Decoy Plan Out of Turkey (~18:03) DOJ Office of Legal Counsel Issues New Opinion Expanding Executive Privilege (~25:37) ICE Intends to Purchase New Electric Show Gloves. Here's What to Know. (~33:38) Senators Release Fauci's Text Messages About COVID Vaccines for Pregnant Women (~38:50) Quick Hitters (~43:42) Rumor Has It: Are Sailors Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln Jumping Overboard? (~48:43) Critical Thinking Segment (~52:20) ⁠Watch⁠ this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠. All sources for this episode can be found ⁠here.⁠  Scammers are everywhere! But they can't harm you, if they can't find you! Use code JORDAN at https://incogni.com/jordan and get 60% off an annual plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You all know that I talk about gathering a fertility TEAM when you are a fertility patient. TEAM stands for  T: Therapist E: Eating and Exercise A: Acupuncture M: Mindfulness and meditation I'm speaking with two Egg Whisperers visiting with us from Seattle, Washington, Stephanie Gianarelli and Dr. Lora Shahine. They are experts in all aspects of fertility.  I invited them on to discuss the A of TEAM = ACUPUNCTURE. Stephanie is a fertility acupuncturist in downtown Seattle. Dr. Lora Shahine is a reproductive endocrinologist specializing in infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss at Pacific NW Fertility and IVF Specialists in Seattle. Together, they have written a book called Planting the Seeds of Pregnancy.  We are talking about the role that Chinese Medicine plays in fertility treatment, and they will share the benefits of acupuncture during treatment, as well. Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website You can learn more about Dr. Lora Shahine and find her book by clicking here. Stephanie Gianarelli at Acupuncture Northwest   Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, August 17 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

The new vaccine schedule recommendationsMy urologist is giving me grief that my vitamin D level is too highWhich nattokinase do you recommend to treat long covid?Is the vitamin K in your bone protocol different from the heart protocol?What about methylated B vitamins for brain vs. heart health?

What are your thoughts on Cleveland Clinic's assessment of fish oil supplements?If I want to go on your sleep protocol, should I order all of the supplements or choose one?Do you still recommend individual assessments to determine natural treatments for anxiety and depression?Is taking Bergamot for cholesterol really effective?

Hunter is joined once again by Professor Valena Beety. Valena joins the show to discuss her new book, Pink Crime: Fighting Against the Criminalization of Motherhood, Pregnancy, and Queer Identity. In it, she discusses the cognitive biases, junk sciences, and the systemic policies used to surveil, police, and incarcerate women and queer communities.   Guest: Valena Beety, Professor of Law, Indiana School of Law   Resource: Pick up a Copy of the Book Here https://thenewpress.org/books/pink-crime/   Contact Valena https://www.linkedin.com/in/valenabeety/ https://law.indiana.edu/about/people/details?name=beety-valena https://valenabeetyjd.com/   Contact Hunter Parnell:      Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram: @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter: @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patreon:  www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast Donate on PayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe:  https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN   Trying to find a specific part of an episode? Use this link to search transcripts of every episode of the show! https://app.reduct.video/o/eca54fbf9f/p/d543070e6a/share/c34e85194394723d4131/home **** ALL OPINONS SHARED BY HOST HUNTER PARNELL DO NOT REFLECT THE THOUGHTS OR OPINIONS OF THE AURORA MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER****

New research reveals a critical vulnerability window during pregnancy when electromagnetic field exposure can cause lasting brain damage in developing offspring. When in pregnancy does cell phone radiation matter most? A groundbreaking study on prenatal EMF exposure has identified a specific developmental window when radiation triggers brain cell death through measurable molecular pathways. I'm R Blank, and in this episode of the Healthier Tech Podcast, I break down what this means for expectant mothers and why timing matters as much as exposure level. In This Episode Why late pregnancy represents a critical vulnerability window for EMF exposure The specific brain proteins activated by cell phone frequency radiation during development How hippocampal neurogenesis timing determines susceptibility to electromagnetic fields One practical step expectant mothers can take to reduce exposure during the third trimester Featured Study Read the full study: An Evaluation of Neuronal PARP-1 and Caspase-3 Levels in the Brain Tissue of Female Rats Exposed to Electromagnetic Fields at Different Gestational Stages See all studies at shieldyourbody.com/research

Fran's reaction on LeBron going to Philly (00:00-8:46). Surviving Barstool is back (10:18-20:04). Brooks Nader spotted topless with dad on boat (21:17-37:41). Usher accused of using clone to perform at concert (38:34-40:46). Verity movie trailer released (40:47-43:44). Acquired Style & Brielle Biermann wedding dress saga (43:45-49:46). PopCorner voicemails: Gracie Abrams, Phoebe Bridgers & Paul Mescal love triangle (50:52-1:04:21). Pregnancy bumps (1:04:22-1:07:37). Clayton Echard's Cameos are cool (1:08:51-1:12:50). Zendaya hot take (1:12:51-1:17:29). Stealing tupperware? (1:17:30-1:25:24). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office

Fran's reaction on LeBron going to Philly (00:00-8:46). Surviving Barstool is back (10:18-20:04). Brooks Nader spotted topless with dad on boat (21:17-37:41). Usher accused of using clone to perform at concert (38:34-40:46). Verity movie trailer released (40:47-43:44). Acquired Style & Brielle Biermann wedding dress saga (43:45-49:46). PopCorner voicemails: Gracie Abrams, Phoebe Bridgers & Paul Mescal love triangle (50:52-1:04:21). Pregnancy bumps (1:04:22-1:07:37). Clayton Echard's Cameos are cool (1:08:51-1:12:50). Zendaya hot take (1:12:51-1:17:29). Stealing tupperware? (1:17:30-1:25:24). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office

Miles is officially smiling, and Trey and Katie are soaking up the good moments in the middle of the chaos of having three kids. They also get into making parent friends, fantasy football, wedding advice, Trey's questionable kitchen-cleaning habits, toddler oversharing, and a very revealing round of Anglo-Saxon School.Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at http://Lolablankets.com by using code CORRECTOPINIONS at checkout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. #lolapartnerCut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at http://MINTMOBILE.com/treyThat's it there's no catch.**CHAPTERS**00:00 Trying to Talk After the Kids Go to Bed05:26 Trey Is Trying to Make Dad Friends11:58 Raising Boys vs. Girls16:10 Katie's Type B Mom Era17:05 Miles Is Smiling at Mom and Dad18:39 Family Photos With Three Kids20:03 Surviving a Kids' Birthday Party Postpartum22:20 Pregnancy vs. a Newborn With Toddlers25:06 Fantasy Football Should Be a Turn-On30:39 Katie Finally Ignores a Door-to-Door Salesman35:08 Wedding Advice: Does Getting Married Twice Feel Different?40:59 The Kids Need to Get Out of the House42:22 Do You Have to Keep All Your Kid's Art?44:40 Trey's 90% Kitchen Cleaning49:04 The Horrifying Things Toddlers Say in Public55:25 Katie Doesn't Want to Leave Miles57:03 Have Dog People Gone Too Far?59:14 Katie Goes to Anglo-Saxon School1:05:01 Movies That Made Trey and Katie Cry1:10:12 OutroSubscribe to the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3ESPT9yf1T8x6L0P4d39w?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to Correct Opinions on Apple: http://bit.ly/COPodcast

At 34 weeks pregnant, I'm sharing all the latest on our home build, pregnancy with baby #9, and what life is like in this full season. Even though progress on the house feels slow, I'm finding peace in the extra time to make intentional decisions, and we are loving how our unique vision is coming to life. I talk about chimney brick, roofing surprises, and the proportions that make it feel like an old homestead. I also reflect on how textbook this pregnancy has been compared to my others and answer a few listener questions about storm windows and monitoring during labor.In this episode, we cover:Slow building progress continues, but the slower pace has allowed for more thoughtful, intentional decisionsFinalized historic design elements like trim profiles, wall materials, and appliance choices— finding excitement in the progress even if it's gradualChimneys are now bricked and the garage is roofed with wide-seamed metal that perfectly fits the historic vibe— a happy surprise with no overthinking!Main house will feature cedar shake roofing, while the porches and additions have metal to embrace the “old house with add-ons” storyReflections on how proportions, window placement, and overall structure are beautifully bringing to life the original vision of a “new old house”Pregnancy update at 34 weeks: similar symptoms and baby position as past pregnancies, feeling confident and readyChoosing minimal prenatal interventions— tracking iron and glucose at home, keeping midwife visits sparseSharing our personal approach to open windows with no screens or storm doors for an indoor-outdoor connectionThoughts on Doppler use in labor and delivery— balancing caution with practical monitoring when neededView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDCheck out my last episode with Lana of Girl, Teach meListen to Jennifer Pepito's previous appearances on the podcast:Episode 233: Bringing Our Homes to Life through Sacred RhythmsEpisode 160: Overcoming Fear in MotherhoodListen to this recent episode for all the house updatesJoin my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you'd like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I first aired this one back in July 2023 and it became one of the most downloaded episodes I have ever put out. Prodromal labor is one of those topics almost nobody talks about, until you are the one lying awake at 2am wondering if THIS is finally it. So I pulled it out of the vault and dusted it off, because if you are anywhere near the end of your pregnancy, you are going to want this one in your back pocket. ❤️Can we talk about the most emotionally confusing part of late pregnancy for a second?

After years of hearing traumatic birth stories and questioning whether parenthood was right for her, Heidi Gustad entered pregnancy determined to make informed decisions every step of the way. When she was diagnosed with insulin-managed gestational diabetes, debilitating migraines, and a rare umbilical cord abnormality called an umbilical vein varix, the birth center birth she had envisioned was suddenly no longer an option.   In this episode, Heidi shares how evidence-based education, a supportive care team, and careful preparation helped her navigate unexpected changes with confidence. She and Dr. Dekker discuss what it was like to advocate for herself through multiple diagnoses, switch care providers late in pregnancy, and prepare for a hospital birth while still hoping for an unmedicated labor. Heidi also shares the surprising series of events that led to spontaneous labor before her scheduled induction, and how she welcomed her baby after a fast, nine-hour labor.   (01:36) Overcoming a lifelong fear of pregnancy and choosing parenthood (05:13) Navigating migraines, gestational diabetes, and changing providers (08:52) Risking out of birth center care and finding the right hospital (11:11) Understanding a rare umbilical vein varix diagnosis (17:47) Building confidence through education, advocacy, and a supportive birth team (21:59) Preparing for birth with physical therapy, acupuncture, and evidence-based resources (25:50) Spontaneous labor begins weeks before a scheduled induction (32:02) Coping strategies for a fast, unmedicated labor (37:19) Postpartum recovery and breastfeeding (40:42) Heidi's advice on informed decision-making and birth preferences (43:06) Using anxiety and pain-coping techniques during labor   Resources Listen to EBB's Natural Induction Series on Acupuncture, Raspberry Red Leaf Tea, and Nipple Stimulation: evidencebasedbirth.com/category/series/natural-labor-induction-series/ EBB 304 – Q & A on PPD/Pitocin, Delayed Cord Clamping, Nubain, and Placental encapsulation: evidencebasedbirth.com/ebb-304-q-and-a-on-ppd-pitocin-delayed-cord-clamping-nubain-and-placental-encapsulation/ Read the research on Umbilical Chord Varix Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein varix: retrospective cohort study and systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28876490/ Isolated fetal umbilical vein varix and the association with intrauterine fetal death and fetal growth restriction: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and nested retrospective cohort study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38502055/ The Development of the Umbilical Vein and Its Anatomical and Clinical Significance: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11954436/ Learn more about Spinning Babies®: spinningbabies.com   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.

If you're living with MS and wondering whether pregnancy is still on the table for you… this episode is for you. Maybe you just saw two lines on a test and your first thought wasn't joy, it was "what do I do about my medication?" Maybe you're a year out from trying and you want to plan this right. Either way, you deserve real answers, not a shrug. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Christina Chambers, PhD, MPH, a perinatal epidemiologist and professor of pediatrics at UC San Diego. She has spent her career studying what medications and exposures actually do during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and she brought all of it to this conversation about multiple sclerosis (MS) and pregnancy. We covered the questions people with MS ask most, and a few they're often too nervous to ask out loud. Here's what we cover

Chemical engineer and MoldCo founder Ariana Thacker discusses mold-related illness, including chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), as a major blind spot in conventional care for chronic, multi-system symptoms. Thacker recounts developing rapid-onset brain fog, slurred speech, GI issues, hair loss, weight gain, and shortness of breath after six and a half months in a moldy Miami apartment, seeing over a dozen specialists who attributed symptoms to stress or anxiety. They discuss exposures beyond allergy (mycotoxins, VOCs, microbial fragments), genetic susceptibility (HLA haplotypes), and prevalence estimates tied to water-damaged homes. The episode covers home detection (sensory/visual checks, humidity, dust PCR/ERMI testing, certified inspectors) and diagnostics/treatment via Shoemaker-related biomarkers and protocols, including low-starch diet guidance and VIP peptide therapy, plus MoldCo's testing and virtual care services.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with chemical engineer and MoldCo founder Ariana Thacker.

Certified nurse midwife Roxanne explains that increased watery, slippery vaginal discharge in pregnancy (leukorrhea) is usually normal, driven by estrogen and progesterone, and helps protect against infection and form the mucus plug. She outlines red flags and common end-of-pregnancy confusion: discharge is typically clear-to-milky with little odor, while amniotic fluid is often clear/pink-tinged, has a distinct sweet/musty smell, and can soak a pad; providers can confirm with tests (ferning, nitrazine, protein testing). She reviews yeast (thick, white “cottage cheese,” irritation, painful sex, possible cramping) treated with antifungal cream, and bacterial vaginosis (thin/gray, fishy odor, linked with preterm labor) often treated with antibiotics. She also covers STI-related discharge (e.g., frothy yellow-green trichomonas) and prevention tips like probiotics/fermented foods, hydration, stable blood sugars, breathable cotton underwear, avoiding scented soaps and douching, and discussing other remedies with a provider.————

Why do Black women have a nearly 400% higher risk of dying in prenatal care and childbirth? Khiara Bridges, a leading expert on race, class, and reproductive rights, joins us to spotlight the real reasons for America's racial health crisis - and how to fix it. SHOW NOTESGuest: Khiara BridgesKhiara Bridges is a professor at UC Berkeley School of Law and a nationally-recognized expert on the intersection of race, class, and reproductive rights, and the maternal health crisis afflicting Black women. She has authored four books including her latest, Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans. SELECTED WORKS BY KHIARA BRIDGES:Expecting Inequity: How the Maternal Health Crisis Affects Even the Wealthiest Black Americans (book)Reproducing Race : An Ethnography of Pregnancy as a Site of Racialization (book)Race in the Machine: Racial Disparities in Health and Medical AI (article)Racial Disparities in Maternal Mortality (law review article) MORE ON NFL BRAIN TRAUMA SETTLEMENT:NFL agrees to end race-based brain testing in $1B settlement on concussions HIGHLIGHTS OF EPISODE:[7:53] Discrepancies in medical care between Black and white patients [12:54] Pregnant Black women “perform class privilege” to help odds of survival[18:49] Myth of genetic differences and “race correction” for Black patienets[27:21] Real causes of Black patients' increased diseases[44:43] Black doctors improve health and survival of Black newborns[54:39] Health care must be a basic human right for all    Contact Tony & Adam Subscribe to the Podcast 

Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on President Trump’s executive order changing the childhood vaccine schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your anxiety has spiked in pregnancy and you're not feeling like your usual happy self, this episode is for you! I share the exact mindset shift that helped me get my power back over intrusive thoughts, anxious energy, and panic attacks, and feel like my happiest self yet! If you're pregnant or a new mom, I believe it's coming up for a reason - it's coming up to be healed and for you to finally take your power back. Extra resources: Preparing YOU for postpartum - FREE MASTERCLASS: www.mylighterway.com/masterclass My Lighter Motherhood postpartum prep + emotional wellbeing support: www.mylighterway.com/mylightermotherhood Postpartum visioning before baby #2 - podcast episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arh6JKzVMtQ&t=9s Connect with Emma: emma@mylighterway.com www.instagram.com/mylighterway

#970. This episode is basically what happens when KB and Kat press record on the conversations they'd be having anyway. Kaitlyn is back in Nashville for the weekend, which means it's the perfect excuse for a much-needed catch-up with her best friend, Kat. The two dive into Kat's third pregnancy, unpack the heartbreaking Perez Hilton story, and somehow end up asking the very important question: is it finally time for KB to retire her nipple ring?They also put their friendship to the test with a game of "Who Knows Who Better?" and realize they might actually share the same brain. It's funny, unfiltered, and feels like you're hanging out with two BFF's for an hour.If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below! PLUS, FOLLOW OUR PODCAST INSTAGRAM HERE!Thank you to our Sponsors! Check out these AMAZING deals!ASPCA Pet Insurance: To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/VINEBoll & Branch: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BOLLANDBRANCH.com/vine20 with code vine20.Chewy: For life with pets, there's Chewy. And right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to Chewpanions.chewy.com/offthevinepodcastProgressive: Visit Progressive.com and see if you can enjoy a little extra cash back on your car insurance.Tonal: Right now, if you go to Tonal.com they are offering our listeners $200 off your Tonal purchase with promo code VINE.Apartments.com : The place to find a place!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Human childbirth is often difficult and incredibly painful—just ask anyone who's been through it. And for a long time, childbirth seemed to be uniquely difficult for humans. But a new study suggests that we aren't alone: Some small primates birth offspring whose heads are nearly twice the size of the mother's pelvic area.   So how do those primates go through difficult childbirths? Why didn't evolution make ours any easier? And what can this tell us about humankind? Flora explores these questions and more with anthropologist Lia Betti. Guest: Dr. Lia Betti is an associate professor of anthropology at University College London in the UK. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  Links: The Birth Hour: Real Birth Stories to Inform, Inspire, and Empower (book available for preorder now!) Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon! 

CardioNerds (Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli, Dr. Rebecca Garber, and Dr. Tina Reddy), discuss pre-pregnancy risk stratification and counseling with Dr. Katy Young across a range of risks.  This episode was produced as part of the CardioNerds Academy curriculum by House Einthoven under the guidance of House Chief, Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli and Academy Program Director, Dr. Gurleen Kaur. A matching review article will be published in US Cardiology Review, the official journal of CardioNerds. This discussion was planned in collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Board Review Course. Audio editing by CardioNerds intern, Dr. Patrick Pekyi-Boateng. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Notes:  Why is pregnancy considered a “physiologic stress test,” and why does risk extend beyond delivery? Blood volume, heart rate, and cardiac output rise while systemic vascular resistance falls, peaking in the late second/early third trimester; underlying (even undiagnosed) heart disease can be unmasked or worsened. Postpartum (“fourth trimester”) is a high-risk period, not a safe zone – fluid shifts, rising SVR, and bleeding risk can precipitate decompensation in patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, valvular disease, or aortopathy. Adverse pregnancy outcomes (hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes, preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, peripartum cardiomyopathy) are markers of future cardiovascular risk and warrant long-term preventive follow-up. What is the practical framework for approaching pre-pregnancy cardiovascular risk? Four broad categories: (1) patients who may need cardiac screening before pregnancy, (2) patients needing risk-factor/medication optimization, (3) known cardiovascular disease where pregnancy is reasonable with structured risk stratification, and (4) high-risk disease where pregnancy may need to be delayed, modified by intervention, or discouraged. Testing should be targeted, not blanket – reserved for symptoms, abnormal exam, concerning family history, or reduced functional capacity. How is risk stratified in patients with known cardiovascular disease? Use a combination of tools per 2025 ESC guidelines: mWHO 2.0 (broad maternal risk category), CARPREG II (additional predictors of maternal cardiac events), and ZAHARA (useful in congenital heart disease). Key lesion-specific factors: aortic size/growth, valve severity, ventricular function, symptoms, blood pressure, and family history of dissection. Translate risk into practical terms for patients rather than leading with a numerical score. Which cardiovascular medications require review before conception? ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and ARNIs should be transitioned off before pregnancy; statins, MRAs, and SGLT2 inhibitors also need review. DOACs are contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; mechanical valve anticoagulation requires individualized shared decision-making, as no strategy is risk-free for mother and fetus. Medication changes are best made proactively, before conception, rather than reactively. This is not an exhaustive list! The medication list needs to be reviewed carefully. Which conditions carry high or prohibitive risk in pregnancy? Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Eisenmenger syndrome, severe ventricular dysfunction, prior peripartum cardiomyopathy with residual LV dysfunction, severe left-sided obstructive valve disease (e.g., severe mitral stenosis), mechanical valves, significant aortopathy, cyanotic congenital heart disease, and Fontan physiology. Common theme: limited cardiovascular reserve and high risk of decompensation, thrombosis, arrhythmia, heart failure, aortic dissection, or death. These patients need expert multidisciplinary evaluation before pregnancy. Severe mitral stenosis is poorly tolerated because tachycardia shortens diastolic filling time and raises left atrial pressure, risking pulmonary edema and decompensation. When should genetic testing or counseling be offered? Consider when a diagnosis may be inherited or affect the patient, pregnancy, or family members: inherited cardiomyopathies, aortopathies, channelopathies, select congenital heart disease, and some pulmonary hypertension syndromes. Recurrence risk of congenital heart disease in offspring is roughly 6-10% when the mother has CHD; fetal echocardiography should be offered. How should contraception be approached in high-risk cardiac patients? Frame contraception as part of the cardiac care and reproductive safety plan to prevent unplanned high-risk pregnancy. Long-acting reversible contraception is often preferred; progestin-only methods are generally safer than estrogen-containing options with thrombosis risk, pulmonary hypertension, or mechanical valves. What are key delivery-planning considerations for cardiac patients? Vaginal delivery is preferred unless there is an obstetric indication for cesarean or a specific cardiac reason (e.g., unstable maternal status, therapeutic INR) to avoid labor. Planning should address delivery location, anesthesia involvement, telemetry needs, fluid management, and postpartum monitoring, clearly communicated across the multidisciplinary team in advance. How should clinicians counsel patients when pregnancy is discouraged but strongly desired? Acknowledge the patient’s goals and the emotional weight of the conversation; separate the goal (family building) from the timeline (safety now vs. after optimization). If pregnancy remains prohibitively risky, discuss alternatives for family building and ensure adequate patient support. What are the key gaps and future directions in cardio-obstetric risk stratification? Current risk tools (mWHO, CARPREG II, ZAHARA) provide common language but do not fully capture functional status, prior pregnancy history, or how risk evolves over time. Future direction: individualized, dynamic risk prediction incorporating imaging, biomarkers, exercise capacity, and social drivers of health, with better long-term links between pregnancy complications and cardiovascular prevention. References 1. European Society of Cardiology. 2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy. 2. Mehta LS, et al. Cardiovascular Considerations in Caring for Pregnant Patients: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2020;141:e884-e903. PMID: 32362133. doi:https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000000772 3. ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 212. Pregnancy and Heart Disease. Obstet Gynecol. 2019;133(5):e320-e356. PMID: 31022123. doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000003243

Bizarre mystery cat covered in red dye, the latest fallout over Donald Trump’s secret Air Force One switch, and renewed questions surrounding Anthony Fauci’s COVID-era warnings about miscarriage risks. Plus, HCIS, the Luigi Mangione trial, jury duty, birthdays, Reagan’s infamous “bombing in five minutes” joke, politics, Flounder’s Funny and more

How do we find peace when one season of life closes and another begins?In today's episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña leads us through heartfelt reflections on the importance of “Good Endings.” As she shares personal stories of transition and draws inspiration from the story of Moses in Deuteronomy, we'll explore how to honor our past, release it with grace, and walk into new chapters with gratitude and faith.Join our community in prayer and devotion as we thank God for every season, trusting Him to guide us into a hopeful and joyful future.Tap HERE to send us a text! Our podcast family is growing - introducing Men's Morning Devotional! Our dad, Steve Alessi, and all of our husbands are now hosting their own 5 minute devotionals every weekday - for men who want to become better husbands, fathers, and leaders! Listen, follow and subscribe here - MensMorningDevotional.comSupport the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app 

Pregnancy and the first three months after bringing home a baby can be some of the sweetest and hardest days of your marriage. In this second episode of our "marriage in the newborn season" series, we talk honestly about pregnancy, postpartum recovery, sleep deprivation, serving one another, and how husbands and wives can protect their marriage while navigating the and "fourth trimester."Discussion Questions for Couples- What fears or anxieties do we each have about pregnancy or the postpartum season?- How can we better communicate our needs instead of expecting each other to read our minds?- What are practical ways we can serve one another during the first 90 days?- What rhythms (prayer, check-ins, date nights, etc.) do we want to protect after baby arrives?- How can we intentionally guard against resentment and entitlement?- What words of encouragement do we each need to hear more often in this season?

0:00 - Trump EO on revised recommended vax sked 5:19 - Hong responds to question about boys in girls bathrooms, sports in WI 24:19 - Arday 43:29 - Senior Washington Fellow at the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy and Macalester College professor Andrew Latham discusses the latest in Iran and asks, Would Putin attack NATO? 1:01:18 - Frank's History Minute 1:03:44 - Senior Advisor with the Free Enterprise Project and former Indiana attorney general, Curtis Hill: America Got ‘Faucied’ 1:20:38 - Founder of Wirepoints Mark Glennon on Bud Billiken, Bally’s, and Little Billy Conway 1:37:50 - FAIR Director of Strategic Communications Brian Lonergan warns the media has even more incentive to distort the immigration narrative as the midterms approach. Brian is also co-host of the “No Border, No Country” podcast 1:57:18 - Why Dan Proft is Single See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leaked texts from Congress reveal Dr. Anthony Fauci secretly raised concerns about COVID-19 vaccines and first-trimester miscarriages back in 2021—even while publicly assuring pregnant women the shots were completely safe!

Creating a Healthier Home: Indoor Air Purification and Reverse Osmosis Water Safety. Environmental and wellness expert Helen Christoni discusses reducing toxic exposures at home through improved indoor air and water quality. Christoni describes her health crisis—severe osteoporosis at 42 and multiple fractures—which she attributes to chronic artificial fragrance exposure in beauty product development, and how purifying air and water helped her recover and later complete multiple marathons. They discuss indoor air hazards such as VOCs (including formaldehyde), microplastics, wildfire smoke particles, and the importance of using a sealed, high-grade HEPA (down to 0.003 microns) plus substantial carbon filtration, proper room sizing, and filter maintenance; they caution against relying on ionizers or UV add-ons. On water, Christoni urges reverse osmosis to address contaminants including lead, PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and arsenic, noting boiling concentrates pollutants; they also discuss shower filtration for chlorine/chloramines. Resources include airdoctor.com, aquatru.com, isyourairqualitysafe.com, and ismywatersafe.com.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with environmental and wellness expert Helen Christoni.

Wisconsin Democrats will head to the polls on Tuesday to make their picks for governor in the latest race to pit a self-proclaimed democratic socialist against a candidate favored by moderates and the national party.Democratic socialist Francesca Hong has dominated polling in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary against her closest rival, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.Two Republican senators on Aug. 10 released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government-issued cellphone that showed him discussing potential COVID-19 vaccine risks for pregnant women.The messages, released by Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.), date to January 2021, when Fauci headed the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. They were among more than 34,000 messages obtained from the device.

I am in the middle of potty training my two year old. I have learned many things over the years of training 5 kids now to use the bathroom. Today I share those tips and my current potty training experience.  Mindset of Weight-loss Online Class 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 My Side Candle Business: Flickers Candle Co www.flickerscandleco.com  

CannCon runs solo again for the midweek show and opens with a look at big pharma donations flowing to senators who were not even up for reelection at the time, before playing an RFK Jr clip on the search for an environmental trigger behind rising childhood chronic illness. The centerpiece of the show is a deep dive back into Pfizer's own pregnancy and lactation safety data, walked through with the help of an AI chat assistant, and the numbers are rough enough that CannCon flags the moment as worth clipping and sharing. There is also a detour into a college athletics NIL scandal tied to a familiar name, a fiery take on the World Health Organization, and a genuinely strange story about President Trump quietly switching planes mid trip that only a handful of people reportedly knew about. Plenty to dig into on a busy Wednesday.

What if the way we've been taught to think about Hashimoto's is missing a much bigger piece of the puzzle? In this solo episode of The Well Nourished Mama Podcast, I'm challenging some of the long-standing beliefs surrounding Hashimoto's, thyroid health, and autoimmune disease in women. This isn't about bashing doctors or dismissing conventional medicine—it's about opening the conversation and encouraging you to ask better questions about your health, especially when your symptoms, lab results, or experience don't seem to fit the standard narrative. I break down 7 common Hashimoto's myths — from the idea of whether Hashimoto's is truly a thyroid problem, whether it's genetic and what thyroid antibodies can actually tell us to why “normal” labs don't necessarily tell the whole  story, whether you really need a long list of supplements to manage autoimmune thyroid disease, and if you can actually improve your health while pregnant or breastfeeding. If you've been diagnosed with Hashimoto's, are experiencing thyroid symptoms, are postpartum, recently pregnant, breastfeeding, or simply feel like there has to be more to your health, this conversation will give you new questions to consider—and may challenge some of what you've been told about your diagnosis. Click HERE to access the show notes for this episode and get direct links to any of the resources or other podcast episodes I mentioned in this show. 

Host Rashidah introduces a raw episode of Autism for BadassMoms on grief, autism parenting, divorce, and coping, featuring guest Emily Fell, a 45-year-old Wisconsin mom to 15-year-old Grace, diagnosed with autism at 2.5. Emily recounts the 2008 pregnancy and birth of her first daughter,Katie, who had hydranencephaly, was delivered by C-section with Emily suffering severe blood loss and transfusions and lived two days. Emily describes Grace's traumatic birth in 2010, vaccine-related reactions, developmental regression,extensive early interventions including ABA, and later conflicts in her marriage—especially over vaccines—leading to her husband moving out in 2016 and divorce finalized in 2018, plus financial stress and foreclosure. Emily shares past self-medicating with alcohol, recent sobriety, homeschooling Grace using spelling to communicate, and plans for a center/community for non-speakers with respite and ABA partners targeted for April 2026 and provides her TikTok contact. In this episode, we discuss:00:00 Podcast Intro00:43Grief and Autism02:46 Meet Emily Fell04:52 Pregnancy and Shocking Ultrasound08:50 Katie's Birth and Medical Crisis13:20 Saying Goodbye to Katie16:04 Pregnant Again After Loss17:44 Grace's Birth Complications23:19 Regression and Autism Diagnosis26:15 Marriage Strain and Vaccines29:11 Husband Moves Out and Fallout32:58 Black Cloud and Getting Sober34:21 Quitting Alcohol Clarity35:24 Divorce Boundaries Strength36:44 Grace Therapy Reflections39:49 First Word Mom Moment42:04 School Battles Presume Competence46:55 Homeschool Spelling Breakthroughs49:24 Spiritual Walk Revelation52:14 Building Non-Speaker Community56:15 How to Reach Emily58:09 Advice for New Moms01:03:22 Final Encouragement Outro01:03:56 Guest Application Call Connect with Emily: TikTok:  emilygrace.do.homeschool(Emily & Grace Do Homeschool)Instagram: www.instagram.com/amazing_grace_homeschoolThreads: https://www.threads.com/@amazing_grace_homeschool?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091213029569&mibextid=LQQJ4d LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-fell-presume-competence/  If this episode resonated with you: -Follow the Autism for Badass Moms Podcast-Leave a review to help other autism moms find thiscommunity-Share this episode with a parent who may feel unseen ormisunderstood Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabmpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/theabmpodcast  

Birth is part of the story. It is not the whole story. In this episode, Emily Roper is back to talk about birth, early development, and what those first experiences may have to do with the complicated kids we are parenting later. And before we go anywhere else, we say this clearly: this is not an episode about looking back and deciding you should have done everything differently. No thank you. We have enough parent guilt already. This is about awareness. It is about connecting dots. It is about understanding how pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period can give us clues about a child's brain, body, stress response, movement, feeding, sensory processing, and regulation. Emily is a neuro-developmental delay therapist, certified midwife's assistant, and owner of Early Roots. She works with children who have developmental delays, sensory challenges, ADHD, autism, anxiety, dyslexia, retained reflexes, vestibular differences, visual development issues, and regulation challenges. She also works in the birth world, supporting families during labor and postpartum. Which means she lives in the overlap between early experience and later development. That overlap is where this episode lives too. Emily explains that birth is not just the way we get the baby out. During labor and delivery, the baby's body is doing a tremendous amount of work. Stress hormones shift. Reflexes activate. Movement patterns are used. The baby is preparing to breathe, digest, regulate, move, and live outside the womb. Which is a lot, really. We also talk about what can happen when that process is disrupted or modified. C-sections, inductions, forceps, vacuum delivery, oxygen concerns, birth trauma, feeding challenges, torticollis, latch issues, and unsettled newborn patterns can all become pieces of a larger developmental picture. Not because any one of those things determines a child's future, but because they may help us ask better questions. One of the biggest themes in this episode is that babies do not develop in separate buckets. A feeding issue is not always just a feeding issue. A neck issue is not always just a neck issue. A fussy baby does not have a personality problem. The body, brain, movement system, sensory system, stress response, and regulation system are all connected, especially early on. Emily and I talk about what parents can do with this information at different points. If you are pregnant, it may mean asking more questions about your provider, setting, and support. If you have a newborn, it may mean looking at feeding, body tension, floor time, movement, postpartum mental health, and your own regulation. If your child is older, it may mean finding someone who understands primitive reflexes, sensory-motor development, and the way early patterns can still be supported later. Because this is not a "you missed your window" conversation. Neuroplasticity is real. Development keeps going. Bodies can be supported. Nervous systems can become more organized. Kids can make meaningful changes long after the newborn stage. That is why I like talking with Emily so much. She helps us widen the lens without turning the whole thing into blame. Early history may not explain everything. But it may give us one more way in. Key Takeaways This episode is about awareness, not guilt. Birth can be part of a child's developmental story, but it is not the whole story. Pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period can affect how the brain and body learn to function. Birth is an active process for the baby, involving movement, reflexes, stress hormone shifts, and major physiological transitions. C-sections, inductions, forceps, vacuum delivery, oxygen concerns, and birth trauma can matter developmentally without becoming moral judgments. Feeding, latch, torticollis, fussiness, sensory processing, and regulation are often connected through the developing brain and body. A fussy baby does not have a personality problem. Fussiness can be communication that something is uncomfortable, stressful, or hard. Body issues are brain issues, especially in babies, because early development is deeply physical. Parents can support development through feeding support, body work, movement, floor time, nervous system support, and attention to postpartum mental health. About Emily Roper Emily Roper is a Neuro-Developmental Delay Therapist and a certified Midwives Assistant. She owns Early Roots, a specialized therapy practice for children with developmental delays. Her work helps providers and families better understand and support children and parents. Emily has an educational background in psychology, midwifery, and neuro-developmental delay. She has spent over a decade helping children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, dyslexia, sensory challenges, and other developmental delays. She has attended more than 600 births and supported hundreds of families through their postpartum period. In addition to her hands-on work, Emily is passionate about education and bridging the gap between the birth world and psychology. She teaches and speaks to both parents and professionals about how early experiences, specifically pregnancy, birth, and the newborn period, shape long-term neurological development. She has trained midwives, taught post-graduate students, spoken at conferences, and hosts The Early Roots Podcast, where she makes complex developmental topics feel practical and accessible. About Your Host, Gabriele Nicolet I'm Gabriele Nicolet, toddler whisperer, speech therapist, parenting life coach, and host of Complicated Kids. Each week, I share practical, relationship-based strategies for raising kids with big feelings, big needs, and beautifully different brains. My goal is to help families move from surviving to thriving by building connection, confidence, and clarity at home. Complicated Kids Resources and Links

Okay, this week we're going straight in. Lil's house nearly went up in flames but actually just went up in fog (brain fog). She's also navigating the stretch that comes with more kids and her relationship has had a welcome little reset (of sorts). Beth has happily welcomed weekends back into the chat in a really wholesome, no-pressure kind of way. But her growing pain is a big one, so brace yourselves. We hold hands while navigating the surprisingly heavy realisation at reaching the end of growing her family and how utterly unready she and her husband  feel about the finality of saying goodbye to pregnancy, newborns and the early-baby years.It's big and bittersweet. Perhaps the biggest surprise is realising that you can be completely content with your family while still grieving the end of a chapter you aren't quite ready to close.Rebuild - Beth has been hitting her exercise classes hard and finding a new flow—and a little more confidence along the way. Get it, girl. Lil is trialling a weekend digital detox. Hallelujah. Brick praise be. Recipe - Lil made this wintry chicken soup for her household and it slaps in the most nourishing way.Recommendation, but actually a reverse recommendation: Girly girls… what knickers are we wearing?! Seamless, comfortable, breathable, natural fibres… does the perfect pair exist? Please tell us what you're buying.And have you downloaded Too Good To Go?! Mystery boxes aplenty, potentially enough to feed many a little mouth. Beth's into it. And as always, come and join the conversation over on Instagram at @growingthepodcast. Tell us: are you feeling the brain fog, how did you handle closing the baby chapter? Rebuild, Recipes & Recommendations

This episode of Healthful Woman features Dr. Jaclyn Bonder, associate professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Cornell with expertise in pelvic, pregnant, and postpartum pain.

High-dose Vitamin D fails test in treatment of advanced colon cancer—but can prevent many early cancers from metastasizing; IV Vitamin C may delay progression Myelodysplastic syndrome, pancreatic cancer; Your future drug deliveries may be via drones; How to fight age-related “anabolic resistance”; Can osteoporosis be reversed with hormone replacement therapy and resistance exercise?

What happened to all those Balance of Nature commercials we used to hear? What are the pros and cons of male circumcision? Do women wearing thongs get more vaginal infections? Controversy over statins for seniors; An avocado a day may keep the cardiologist away; Major study flags frailty risks with GLP-1 drugs for seniors; Unlicensed doctor arrested after patient dies following NAD+ infusion; Short video “reels” may harm brain centers responsible for attention, executive function.

Most mamas picture birth happening in a hospital room, because that's the only version most of us have ever seen. There's another path many don't even know exists.Hospital can feel like the only option on the table, but there's a wider spectrum of care available than most mums realise.In this episode of The Science of Motherhood, Dr Renee White sits down with Jaimee Smith, endorsed private midwife and manager of the Launceston Birth Centre. Jaimee shares how relationship based care shapes calmer births and why continuity with the same midwife changes the experience for mums.This is part two of our six part Pregnancy and Birth series.You'll hear aboutWhy continuity of carer changes birth outcomesWhat actually happens inside a birth centreHow midwives support birth after caesareanWhat private midwifery costs across AustraliaWhy home birth differs from free birthUnderstanding the full spectrum of care available means you get to choose what feels safest and most supported for your family.Share this episode with a friend who's exploring her birth options beyond the hospital doors. Subscribe to The Science of Motherhood so you never miss an episode.Resources & Links

Send us Fan MailDid you know that mothers in the workplace often face a hidden but significant barrier known as the motherhood penalty? In this enlightening episode of the Employee Survival Guide®, Mark Carey dives deep into the essential rights of pregnant mothers and nursing employees, shedding light on the critical importance of the PUMP Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. These vital laws are designed to provide necessary protections and reasonable accommodations for mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum recovery. However, Carey argues that these legal frameworks are just the bare minimum; true progress demands that employers create a supportive environment where mothers can truly thrive.As we explore the pervasive motherhood penalty that plagues many professional settings, Carey highlights how biases against mothers can adversely affect their evaluations, promotions, and salaries. This episode serves as a wake-up call for both employees and employers alike. Mothers need to be empowered to advocate for their rights, and employers must recognize the immense value that working mothers bring to their organizations. The discussion goes beyond mere compliance with employment law; it calls for a cultural shift in workplace dynamics to dismantle the barriers caused by discrimination and bias.Carey also addresses the broader implications of workplace rights, touching on issues such as employment discrimination, hostile work environments, and the critical need for employee advocacy. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how to navigate employment law issues, negotiate effectively, and understand their rights as employees. Whether you're dealing with pregnancy discrimination or simply seeking to improve workplace culture, this episode is packed with actionable tips and strategies.Join us as we challenge the status quo and advocate for a workplace culture that supports all employees, particularly mothers facing the motherhood penalty. Discover how fostering an inclusive environment not only benefits individual employees but also enhances organizational health and performance. Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge that could change your career trajectory and improve your work-life balance.Subscribe now to the Employee Survival Guide® podcast and take the first step towards understanding your rights and thriving in your career! 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. 

With a signature from Gov. Healey Monday, the state is loosening restrictions on later-term abortions. WBZ's Madison Rogers reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A groundbreaking study from Iran tracked over sixteen hundred pregnant women and found a direct dose-response relationship between cell phone use and pregnancy loss. Every additional minute of daily cell phone exposure increased miscarriage risk by point six percent. In this episode, I break down what researchers discovered when they followed pregnant women for four years, measuring their real-world exposure to cell phones, cordless phones, and Wi-Fi. The findings add crucial evidence to growing concerns about electromagnetic field exposure during pregnancy -- and what you can do about it. In This Episode How researchers tracked EMF exposure in over sixteen hundred pregnant women from twenty fifteen to twenty nineteen The specific dose-response relationship between cell phone call duration and miscarriage risk Why cordless phones also showed concerning effects on newborn birth weight One simple action pregnant women can take today to reduce exposure 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

✨ Join the FREE Masterclass: The Mental Health Care Gap for Bereaved Mothers If you support women and have ever wondered “What am I missing?” after pregnancy loss, this training is for you. Discover what standard frameworks can overlook and leave knowing what to look for, what questions to ask, and where your role fits in supporting the whole woman after loss. Join the free masterclass here → https://www.facebook.com/groups/thereproductivelossleadershipnetwork There is a moment that Atara Parkinson describes in this episode that will stop you in your tracks. She has just given birth after 32 hours of labour. Third degree tears. A baby in the NICU. And a security guard who tells her — as her husband attempts to wheel her out of the hospital — that she cannot take the wheelchair. It can't leave hospital grounds. Figure it out. That moment, she says, became the image that defined her entire career. Because once the baby is out, it is as though the mother disappears. Atara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 14 years in the mental health field, a certified integrative practitioner, and a mother of four — three of whom were NICU babies. Her work sits at the intersection of holistic healing, nervous system regulation, minerals and brain health, and postpartum support. She is also one of the most articulate voices I have encountered on what is actually happening inside the body when a woman cannot seem to move through her grief — and why. This conversation goes somewhere most conversations don't. We talk about the biochemistry of getting stuck. About what happens at a cellular level when trauma enters the body and the nervous system decides it is not yet safe to let the guard down. About why the calcium spikes. Why the magnesium can't get in. Why your body is not failing you — it is protecting you. And what it actually takes to move through that, not just talk about it. We also talk about the gap between what the medical system offers and what women actually need. About why talk therapy, as valuable as it is, is only ever engaging one part of the brain. And about why the body is sending 80% of the signals in this conversation — not the brain. If you have ever felt stuck in your grief and wondered why — this episode is for you. In this episode we cover: Atara's own story — three NICU babies, a gap in postpartum care, and the moment that shaped her life's work Why our culture treats the mother as invisible once the baby arrives — and how that plays out in pregnancy loss The shame–isolation loop and why connection (the right kind) is not optional in healing Why talk therapy alone cannot access where reproductive trauma is stored in the body The biochemistry of staying stuck — what happens when calcium spikes after trauma, why the protective shell forms, and what needs to shift for the body to feel safe again The role of magnesium and potassium in emotional regulation and nervous system calm How physical symptoms — disrupted sleep, shallow breathing, altered posture, blunted affect — are expressions of biochemical dysregulation, not separate problems The 80/20 communication ratio: why the body sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the body Why you cannot detox, heal, or regulate from inside a chronic stress state The 1% shift — how Atara approaches change with clients who are already overwhelmed Connect with Atara: Instagram: @atara.parkinson NICU & birth trauma focus: @nicufreedom Website: https://www.ataraparkinson.com/ Resources mentioned: The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk (heads up: it's a heavy read, but an important one) Connect with Sharna Find me here: @reproductivelossleadership If today's conversation resonated with you, I'd love to stay connected. My mission is to help change the landscape of pregnancy loss care through education, advocacy, research, and evidence-informed, trauma-informed support. Whether you're navigating your own loss, supporting someone you love, or you're a healthcare professional wanting to improve the care you provide, there's a place for you here. You can follow my work, explore educational resources, listen to more podcast episodes, or learn about the Pregnancy loss recovery method & Integrated Pregnancy Loss Care framework Or the Pregnancy Loss & Trauma-Informed Specialist Certification. Together, we're creating a future where every pregnancy loss is acknowledged, every family is supported, and every practitioner feels confident to provide compassionate, person-centred care. I'd love to hear what resonated with you from today's episode. Share your thoughts, leave a review, or connect with me on social media—your voice helps shape this conversation and reach more families who need it. Thank you for being part of this community. Together, we're changing the future of pregnancy loss care. Follow the podcast page: @pregnancyloss_podcast If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you are a practitioner supporting women through reproductive loss and want to go deeper on the neuroscience and body-based frameworks behind this work — the Pregnancy Loss & Trauma-Informed Specialist Certification is where we take all of this further.

It may not be easy to eat perfectly during pregnancy but you can make little and simple improvements to begin eating better during your pregnancy!  Food Suggestions for first trimester Podcast Episode My FREE Feel it to Heal it Video Download  Dealing with Summer Heat During Pregnancy Episode  Video with the 'Art of Distraction' 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  

Stephanie Arnold is pregnant with her second child and she's really excited. Until the premonitions begin. Thanks Stephanie for sharing your story! Be sure to check out Stephanie's book, 37 Seconds. Produced by Eliza Smith & Anna Sussman, original score by Renzo Gorrio & Leon Morimoto, artwork by Sanaa Khan.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.