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Pregnancy Matters

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Pregnancy Matters is your trusted source for evidence-based information on high-risk pregnancy and maternal health. Brought to you by experts in maternal-fetal medicine, each episode breaks down complex topics, dispels myths, and helps you stay informed and confident throughout your pregnancy journey.

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Perinatal Mental Health 26.05.2026 22:53

In this episode of Pregnancy Matters from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, host Dr. Alex Juusela is joined by maternal-fetal medicine specialists Dr. Emily Miller and Dr. Adam Lewkowitz for an important conversation about perinatal mental health. Together, they discuss perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including depression, anxiety, OCD, and postpartum psychosis, which affect u...

Gestational Diabetes: What to Expect and What You Can Control 28.04.2026 36:06

In this Pregnancy Matters episode from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, host Dr. Anna Staniczenko talks with maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Maisa Feghali and certified diabetes care and education specialist/registered dietitian Disha Gandhi about gestational diabetes (GDM). They explain how GDM is typically diagnosed after 20 weeks, why placental hormones increase insulin resistanc...

High Blood Pressure or Preeclampsia: Understanding the Difference 24.03.2026 29:17

High blood pressure is one of the most common conditions during pregnancy, but not all high blood pressure is the same. In this episode of Pregnancy Matters, we break down the differences between chronic hypertension and preeclampsia, and why understanding these conditions is so important for your health and your pregnancy. Dr. Karen Gibbins and Dr. Alisse Hauspurg, maternal-fetal medicine subspec...

Genetic Testing in Pregnancy – Why It's Offered and What It Means 24.02.2026 35:47

Genetic testing in pregnancy can feel overwhelming. What's the difference between screening and diagnostic testing? What is cell-free DNA? Do you have to do any of these tests? And what happens if a result comes back abnormal? In this episode of Pregnancy Matters, host Dr. Anna Staniczenko is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Kuller, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and clinical geneticist at Duke Univers...

Why You Might Be Referred to an MFM: What is a High-Risk Pregnancy and What Does an MFM Do? 26.01.2026 24:24

Hearing the words "high-risk pregnancy" can feel scary, but it doesn't always mean something is wrong. In this episode, Dr. Ravi Chokshi is joined by maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Jaimey Pauli to explain what a high-risk pregnancy really means, why someone might be referred to an MFM, and what MFMs do to support you and your care team. They discuss common reasons for referral (including m...