Informed Pregnancy Podcast

Repeat guest actress Jen Lilley, best known for her role on Days of Our Lives and in Hallmark movies, joins the podcast to talk about her second pregnancy, plans for birth, and welcoming a 4th child into the family.  This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can get a free sample pack with every order at drinklmnt.com/berlin . Learn more about your ad choices....

Reposted as a tribute to the knowledge and wit of Dr. Jay Goldberg who sadly passed away much too soon. This episode originally aired in 2015: Dr. Berlin chats about pregnancy taboos such as sushi, sex, tanning, and more with beloved Los Angeles Obstetrician Dr. Jay Goldberg. Pregnancy can feel like big fat book of restrictive no no’s. Dr. Goldberg stops by to sort through truths and myths and to...

Motherhood After Pregnancy Loss - Nikki Spicer Nikki Spicer is a memoirist and mother of two. Nikki vulnerably shares her challenging journey of loss and perseverance after losing her first pregnancy at 38+ weeks. This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can get a free sample pack with every order at drinklmnt.com/berlin . Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Danielle DuBoise, Co-founder of the plant-based organic company Sakara Life, discusses food as medicine and shares her two birth experiences; one hospital birth turned cesarean and one VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) at home. This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can get a free sample pack with every order at drinklmnt.com/berlin . Learn more about you...

Board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Anjani Amladi sheds light on how to prevent, recognize, and remedy anxiety in children, especially in light of heavy world events. This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can get a free sample pack with every order at drinklmnt.com/berlin . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kayleigh Harrigan is back to share the final chapter of her pregnancy and the challenges and triumphs of her labor and birth story. This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can get a free sample pack with every order at drinklmnt.com/berlin . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional birth & postpartum doula and founder of Mothership birth services Kayleigh Harrigan is 39 weeks pregnant with her first child. She joins the show to share her journey to becoming a doula and soon a midwife! As well as her plans for an unmedicated home birth. This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can get a free sample pack with every order at d...

Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is a condition affecting lactating women, characterized by abrupt episodes of dysphoria, or negative emotions, occurring just before milk let down. Alia Macrina Heise, a lactation specialist, identified D-MER in 2007 after experiencing symptoms personally while breastfeeding her third child. This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte dri...

Last episode Kelly Kilmartin was planning an intervention free hospital birth. Now, 10 days after welcoming her first child Kelly returns to share her birth story. This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can get a free sample pack with every order at drinklmnt.com/berlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biotech marketing manager Kelly Kilmartin is in the final weeks before the birth of her first child. She is planning an intervention free hospital birth merging her two passions: science and holistic wellness.   This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can get a free sample pack with every order at drinklmnt.com/berlin . Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

High risk pregnancy doctor and obstetrics expert Dr. Steven Rad returns to talk about cervical cerclage. What it is, when it's needed, how it works, side effects, risks, the different kinds of cerclages, and how this procedure helps birth outcomes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress, fitness enthusiast and new mother, Briana Henry joins the show just six days after welcoming her first child. After getting her cervical cerclage removed Briana is dedicated to an unmedicated hospital birth. As her birth journey unfolds Briana is faced with contraction coupling, last minute back labor, and other unforeseen challenges, in this raw, descriptive, and empowering birth story....

Actress and fitness enthusiast Briana Henry is best known for her roles in General Hospital and The Young and The Restless. Pregnant with her first, Briana talks candidly about her mid pregnancy 'incompetent cervix' complication, the cervical cerclage procedure and the resulting challenges with intimacy as well as physical and mental health as she prepares for birth and motherhood.  Learn more abo...

New mom Sonya Lee Talks Bumble dating, surprise pandemic pregnancy, mid pregnancy midwifery, beautiful baby moon, labor, birth and how the whole experience lead her to switch careers from CPA to Birth Doula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Career Educator Michele Gastel shares her birth stories from over 10 years ago, highlighting how the then brand new documentary film "The Business of Being Born" influenced her decision to have home births. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hair and makeup artists turned meditation teacher Kelsey Zahn Melton met her husband at an IHOP during a blizzard at the age of 17. After clearing hurdles like double sided SCFE (tune in for details), amenorrhea, and toxic mold exposure, Kelsey discusses her path to wellness, fertility, pregnancy, and her planned low intervention hospital birth experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Nurse, doula, and mother of two Kate Pangos shares tow very different birth experiences; a cesarean in Barcelona and a recent vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) in Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anastasiya has had her baby and returns to the podcast share the details of her experience planned home birth after cesarean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Belarus native Anastasiya Rul, pregnant with her second baby, recounts the unexpected cascade of interventions during her first labor experience which ended with a physically healthy yet emotionally traumatic cesarean birth. Now, with more knowledge, support, and experience, she is preparing for a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Certified Functional Nutrition Consultant Gina Mehta recounts her two birth stories and important lessons she learned along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hubble Connect is a cutting edge baby gear company using the latest technology to help families stay safe and connected. In this episode, we explore super cool fan favorite gear as well as brand new products just hitting the shelves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we enter the third year of Covid-19, pediatrician and author Dr. Jay Gordon discusses the current state of the pandemic and why this vaccine is different than all other childhood vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bodybuilder, fitness coach, and new Mom Taryn Slater is back to tell the story of the recent birth of her first child.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norco California native, fitness coach, and World Beauty Fitness and Fashion (WBFF) Pro Taryn Slater is expecting her first baby any day now. Discussion includes her unique journey to becoming a professional body builder, her experience with pregnancy, and plans for her imminent birth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Broadway dancer, singer, and actor Rachel Montez Minor is also now an author of the children's picture book "The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars". It's inspired by her own birth journeys, infectious positive energy, and curiosity for the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices