Ask Dr. Sterling Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Sterling breaks down self care. You might think you know all about the buzzword, but what she shares in this episode will redefine how you view self care. In a time when your energy is lacking - hello pregnancy - it's so important you prioritize activities that refuel you rather than drain you. Tune in to learn about why self care is crucial in pregnancy & parenting and th...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Sterling shares a look inside her personal pregnancy journey. This pregnancy diary will give you a glimpse into her mental and physical state as she shares her true experiences and raw emotions. If you are pregnant, know that you are not alone. This is week 17. She shares how she has managed her nausea up until this point and the importance of staying in tune with your b...

Exhaustion in pregnancy is no joke. You feel like you need to read all the books and prepare all the things, but your energy is going towards growing a human. What happens when we decrease the energy available to us AND add more to our plate? In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling breaks down this vicious cycle and what we can do about it. Stress is not our fault but how we manage it is wi...

In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling shares a conversation she had with childbirth educator, Jen McLellan, on having an empowered plus size pregnancy. She is a wealth of knowledge to help question fatphobia in our culture and learn how it impacts prenatal care. Her mission to raise awareness and create change is as simple as it is profound; we need more compassion in our care for pregnan...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Sterling shares a look inside her personal pregnancy journey. This pregnancy diary will give you a glimpse into her mental and physical state as she shares her true experiences and raw emotions. If you are pregnant, know that you are not alone. This is week 15. She shares a dizzy spell that forced her to address the physical limitations of her current pregnancy and why s...

In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling sits down with Reproductive Endocrinologist and infertility expert, Dr. Emily Seidler. Dr. Seidler is currently an instructor at Harvard Medical school and a double board-certified specialist at the Boston IVF clinic. Who better to help demystify common fertility issues and provide advice on when to see a fertility specialist? This interview from Ster...

Knowledge is power. That's why in this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling provides a peek inside the Sterling Parents membership by sharing a portion of the popular class "All About Hormones." This masterclass gives a full overview of your hormones throughout trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding. How early can we detect a pregnancy at home? What does it really mea...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Sterling shares a look inside her personal pregnancy journey. This pregnancy diary will give you a glimpse into her mental and physical state as she shares her true experiences and raw emotions. If you are pregnant, know that you are not alone. This is week 13. She shares how her experience as an ObGyn has impacted her ability to bond to a pregnancy early on and why figh...

In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling sits down with Jamie Reimer (@handsonaswegrow) to discuss the simple ways to engage our kids everyday - without the guilt. Especially in seasons of low energy (hello pregnancy & postpartum!), Jamie's tips and tricks are exactly what you need to get through the day feeling with more connection and joy. This stress free approach to making memories w...

In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling provides a peek inside the Sterling Parents membership by sharing a portion of the popular class "Breastfeeding Takes a Village" with Lactation Consultant, Sabrina Barber (@motherlylove_lactation). The tips Sabrina shares in this class are gamechangers. You won't want to miss this valuable take on preparing for a successful breastfeeding journey that...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Sterling shares a look inside her personal pregnancy journey. This pregnancy diary will give you a glimpse into her mental and physical state as she shares her true experiences and raw emotions. If you are pregnant, know that you are not alone. This is week 11. She shares how her symptoms have changed, how much waiting for an ultrasound can impact your emotional health i...

In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling sits down with Mallory, @theformulamom to discuss everything you should know about formula before your baby arrives. Whether you plan to exclusively breastfeed or formula feed, this important conversation is one that all pregnant people should hear. Knowledge is power. Learning about all of your feeding options in pregnancy is an incredible way to ens...

In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling breaks down the very nuanced conversation around stress in pregnancy. She shares the data on the impact of stress on our health and why we rarely hear about it. Stress is inevitable. It's not your fault. We prioritize reducing toxins during pregnancy - why not focus on a toxin that impacts everyday life? Resources: Sterling Parents Membership - Sterli...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Sterling shares a look inside her personal pregnancy journey. This pregnancy diary will give you a glimpse into her mental and physical state as she shares her true experiences and raw emotions. If you are pregnant, know that you are not alone. This is week 9. It was a heavy week. She shares her lack of excitement for this pregnancy and how difficult it was waiting for t...

In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling sits down with the extraordinary Kelly Newsome Georges to learn how intuition has been a guiding principle in her life. In this exclusive class inside the Sterling Parents membership, Kelly shares how to get in touch with your intuition and practical ways to use your inner voice to make decisions - both big and small - in your life. You can access the...

In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling sits down with Sabrina Barber, IBCLC of @motherlylove_lactation to discuss how to set yourself up for a successful breastfeeding journey. Sabrina shares both her best tips and heartfelt wisdom as an expert in breastfeeding support and as a mama who has been there. Their conversation unpacks how to define what "success" means to you and how to truly pr...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Sterling shares a look inside her personal pregnancy journey. This pregnancy diary will give you a glimpse into her mental and physical state as she shares her true experiences and raw emotions. If you are pregnant, know that you are not alone. This is week 7. She shares more about her previous pregnancies and why she feels she is less attached to her current pregnancy a...

In this episode of Becoming Moms, Dr. Sterling answers a common question she gets - "Should I make a birth plan?" Her answer might surprise you! She walks through why rigid birth plans can be problematic and ways to center your plans around values. Her experience as an ObGyn offers amazing insight on how to best communicate your values and preferences with your labor and delivery team. Resources:...

Sit back, take a deep breath and open yourself up to the messages in this episode. If you are currently experiencing a difficult pregnancy, or have in the past, this episode was made for you. Dr. Sterling shares her experiences throughout her pregnancies, along with those she witnessed as an ObGyn to bring you comfort in knowing you are not alone, and that your experience is valid. Resources: Ster...

In this bonus episode, Dr. Sterling shares a look inside her personal pregnancy journey. This pregnancy diary will give you a glimpse into her mental and physical state as she shares her true experiences and raw emotions. If you are pregnant, know that you are not alone. This is week 5. Surprisingly this is the calm before the storm. In the episodes to follow, you will hear the emotional toll preg...

Have you ever been completely exhausted and stressed...and felt like you still should be doing more? Welcome to what Dr. Sterling calls "the DO more pressure." In this episode she breaks down this key element of the Millennial Problem and how pregnancy fatigue can exacerbate it. She shares why fatigue can be both physically and emotionally draining and how to navigate the pressure to be productive...

On this episode of the Becoming Moms Podcast, Dr. Sterling shares her perspective as a former Ob provider and Mom for why the relationship between patient and provider is an important part of the reproductive journey. She gives her best tips for finding the right provider for your pregnancy and why it matters. When you spend 9+ months with your provider, it can deeply effect your experience. Let's...

On this episode of the Becoming Moms Podcast, Dr. Sterling sits down with reproductive psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Oreck, MD MS, to discuss the treatment of anxiety and depression in pregnancy. They dive into the risks and benefits of the most common medications and the different factors to consider when treating anxiety and depression in pregnancy. This educational and heartfelt conversation is a must...

Welcome back to the Becoming Moms Podcast! This episode dives into why as a millennial , pregnancy can feel so difficult. Dr. Sterling breaks down what she calls "The Millennial Pregnancy Problem", what contributes to this problem and of course... what you can do about it! Resources: Sterling Parents Membership - Sterling Parents Host: Dr. Christine Sterling, Board Certified ObGyn & Founder of...

Introducing "Becoming Moms", the podcast where parents come to learn and grow as they move through their reproductive journey and become the moms they were meant to be. Dr. Sterling breaks down the problem with the current approach to prenatal care and how it impacts birthing people and their families. She shares the emerging data showing that emotional health is as important as physical health in...