Rhode To Pregnancy

Show Notes Episode Title: Understanding the NICU Hosts: Malia Perales and Ashley Houlihan Episode Summary: In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy podcast, Ashley and Malia discuss the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and what parents can expect if their newborn requires specialized care after birth. They explain why babies may be admitted to the NICU, as well as factors that may increase the...

In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy podcast, Ashley, Malia, and new team member, Regan, break down what happens during labor and delivery. They explain the three stages of labor in simple terms, including how the cervix opens during the first stage, pushing and delivery of the baby during the second stage, and delivery of the placenta during the third stage. Throughout the episode, they emph...

En este episodio del podcast, Rhode to Pregnancy, Ashley, Malia y la nueva integrante del equipo, Regan, explican detalladamente lo que ocurre durante el parto y el alumbramiento. Explican las tres etapas del parto en términos sencillos, incluyendo cómo se dilata el cuello uterino durante la primera etapa, el pujo y el nacimiento del bebé durante la segunda etapa, y la expulsión de la placenta dur...

In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy Podcast, Ashley and Malia are joined by Dr. Srilakshmi Mitta, an obstetric medicine specialist at Brown University, to discuss preeclampsia. Together, they explain what preeclampsia is, how it is diagnosed, common symptoms to watch for, and how it differs from gestational and chronic hypertension. Dr. Mitta discusses risk factors, prevention strategies, tr...

En este episodio del podcast Rhode to Pregnancy, Ashley y Malia conversan con la Dra. Srilakshmi Mitta, especialista en medicina obstétrica de la Universidad Brown, sobre la preeclampsia. Juntas explican qué es la preeclampsia, cómo se diagnostica, cuáles son los síntomas más comunes y en qué se diferencia de la hipertensión gestacional y la hipertensión crónica. La Dra. Mitta también habla sobre...

In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy Podcast, Ashley and Malia explore what a birth plan is and how it can help guide expectations for labor and delivery. They break down the key components of a birth plan, including labor preferences, pain management options, delivery wishes, and newborn care decisions. The hosts emphasize that while birth plans are helpful tools for communication and prepar...

En este episodio del podcast Rhode to Pregnancy, Ashley y Malia explican qué es un plan de parto y cómo puede ayudar a las pacientes a prepararse para el trabajo de parto y el nacimiento. Hablan sobre las preferencias en el manejo del dolor, el parto y el cuidado del recién nacido, así como sobre la importancia de mantener la flexibilidad ante cambios inesperados. También comparten consejos sobre...

In the first episode of Season 3 of the Rhode to Pregnancy podcast, Malia and Ashley provide an overview of the third trimester of pregnancy and what patients can expect as they approach labor and delivery. They discuss major milestones in fetal development, common physical symptoms experienced during the third trimester, important prenatal appointments, recommended vaccines and screenings, and wa...

En el primer episodio de la temporada 3 del podcast Rhode to Pregnancy, Malia y Ashley ofrecen una visión general del tercer trimestre del embarazo y de lo que las pacientes pueden esperar a medida que se acercan al parto y al alumbramiento. Hablan de los principales hitos en el desarrollo fetal, los síntomas físicos habituales que se experimentan durante el tercer trimestre, las citas prenatales...

In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy podcast, Ashley and Malia are joined by Dr. Srilakshmi Mitta, an obstetric medicine specialist, to break down two very common second-trimester symptoms: headaches and fatigue, including fatigue related to anemia. They explain why the second trimester is often called the “easier” trimester, while highlighting that symptoms like headaches and low energy are...

In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy podcast, Malia and Ashley break down gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in a clear, easy-to-understand way. They explain what gestational diabetes is, why it happens during pregnancy, how testing works, and what management looks like, including checking blood sugar, having a healthy diet, and insulin use. They also discuss delivery considerations, postpar...

SHOW NOTES Episode Title: Endometriosis Hosts: Ashley and Malia Summary: In recognition of Endometriosis Awareness Month, this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy Podcast dives into all things endometriosis. Ashley and Malia break down what endometriosis is, common symptoms, possible causes, and why diagnosis can take years. They discuss treatment options, how the condition can affect fertility and...

In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy Podcast, Ashley and Malia walk listeners through the full landscape of pregnancy ultrasounds, explaining how the technology works, when each scan typically happens, and what information providers gather along the way. They cover the first-trimester confirmation scan, the optional NT scan, and the detailed second-trimester anatomy scan that assesses the bab...

En este episodio del podcast Rhode to Pregnancy, Ashley y Malia guían a los oyentes a través de todo el panorama de las ecografías o ultrasonidos prenatales durante el embarazo, explicando cómo funciona la tecnología, cuándo se suele realizar cada ecografía y qué información recopilan los profesionales sanitarios durante el proceso. Hablan de la ecografía de confirmación del primer trimestre, la e...

SHOW NOTES Season 2 Episode 4: Diagnostic Genetic Testing Hosts: Ashley & Malia Special Guest: Dr. Margie Thorsen, MD Episode Summary In this episode of Rhode to Pregnancy, Ashley and Malia welcome maternal–fetal medicine specialist Dr. Margie Thorsen to explain what happens after a positive prenatal screening result. They review how care teams and genetic counsellors support patients, discuss...

SHOW NOTES Episode Title: Season 2 Episode 3: Exercise in Pregnancy In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy Podcast, Ashley and Malia dive into everything you need to know about exercising safely during pregnancy. They break down the benefits of staying active, while also discussing what types of movement are safest—like walking, swimming, prenatal yoga, and low-impact strength training. The hos...

In this episode of Rhode to Pregnancy, Malia and special guest Leslie break down who may care for you throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. They explain the roles of OB/GYNs, Family Physicians, Midwives, PAs/NPs, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, and they highlight how these professionals work together as your pregnancy care team. The episode also reviews where to receive...

En este episodio de Rhode to Pregnancy, Malia y la invitada Leslie explican quién puede cuidarte durante el embarazo, el parto y el período posparto. Describen los roles de los doctores OB/GYN, médicos de familia, enfermeras parteras (midwives), Asistentes Médicos (PA), Enfermeras Practicantes (NP) y especialistas en Medicina Materno-Fetal, y destacan cómo estos profesionales trabajan juntos como...

In this first episode of Season 2 of the Rhode to Pregnancy podcast, Ashley and Malia kick things off with a full overview of the second trimester— often called the “honeymoon phase” of pregnancy. They explain what weeks define the second trimester, the physical and emotional changes pregnant people may experience, and the baby’s rapid growth and development during this stage. The hosts also discu...

En este primer episodio de la temporada 2 del podcast Rhode to Pregnancy, Ashley y Malia comienzan con un resumen completo del segundo trimestre, a menudo llamado la “fase de luna de miel” del embarazo. Explican qué semanas definen el segundo trimestre, los cambios físicos y emocionales que pueden experimentar las personas embarazadas y el rápido crecimiento y desarrollo del bebé durante esta etap...

In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy podcast, Malia and Ashley talk about why it’s never too early to start thinking about the postpartum period, even in the first trimester. They break down what happens to your body physically and emotionally after birth, what “the fourth trimester” really means, and how pelvic floor muscle training during pregnancy can significantly reduce postpartum compli...

En este episodio del podcast Rhode to Pregnancy, Malia y Ashley hablan sobre por qué nunca es demasiado pronto para empezar a pensar en el posparto, incluso en el primer trimestre. Analizan lo que le sucede al cuerpo física y emocionalmente después del parto, qué significa realmente “el cuarto trimestre” y cómo el entrenamiento de los músculos del suelo pélvico durante el embarazo puede reducir si...

Episode 7 - Tylenol in Pregnancy Hosts: Malia & Ashley Special Guest: Dr. Megan Lobel, MD – Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow, UCSF Episode Summary In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy podcast, Malia and Ashley sit down with Dr. Megan Lobel to talk about the safety of Tylenol during pregnancy. Recently, some government statements and social media posts claimed that Tylenol in pregnancy can c...

Título del Episodio: Tylenol en el Embarazo Coresentadoras: Malia y Ashley Invitada Especial: Dra. Megan Lobel, MD – Subespecialista en formación en Medicina Materno-Fetal, UCSF Resumen del Episodio En este episodio del podcast Rhode to Pregnancy, Malia y Ashley conversan con la Dra. Megan Lobel sobre la seguridad del Tylenol durante el embarazo. Recientemente, algunas declaraciones del gobierno y...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Rhode to Pregnancy podcast, Ashley and Malia sit down with Dr. Katelyn Fox, a Rhode Island–based registered dietitian and researcher, to untangle the world of nutrition before, during, and after pregnancy. Together, they explore everything from key preconception nutrients and early-pregnancy must-haves to what a truly balanced meal looks like when you’re grow...