Becoming Mama™: A Pregnancy and Birth Podcast by Motherly

Motherly

  • 42 minutes 56 seconds
    Taking Care of a Newborn: A Conversation with Pediatrician, Dr. Jennifer Kaufman
    In this special episode sponsored by Stanford Children's Health, Diana speaks with pediatrician, Dr. Jennifer Kaufman, who offers reassuring advice to new parents about everything from unusual breathing noises to gas; she also explains how parents can select the right pediatrician.

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    2 October 2020, 7:00 am
  • 2 minutes 1 second
    Introduction to Becoming Mama™: A Pregnancy and Birth Podcast by Motherly
    Becoming Mama™: A Pregnancy and Birth Podcast by Motherly is the essential pregnancy and birth companion podcast to the groundbreaking book, The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama: Redefining the Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum Journey.  Meet your host Diana Spalding, Motherly’s Digital Education Editor and certified nurse-midwife and learn more about what to expect in each episode.

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    25 March 2020, 4:00 am
  • 9 minutes 17 seconds
    #1 Pregnancy and self-care

    In the very first episode of the Becoming Mama Podcast, Diana talks about the importance of self-care through pregnancy. We live in a society that makes us feel like self-care is selfish, but really it is the least selfish thing you can do, especially when you are on the brink of motherhood. 

    Please remember that Motherly provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


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    24 March 2020, 4:00 am
  • 5 minutes 1 second
    #2 Getting pregnant

    In this episode, Diana talks about getting pregnant, and one of the most important concepts to know when you’re trying to get pregnant: Timing is everything. Plus, you’ll learn about an important sign that you are ovulating.

    Please remember that Motherly provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


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    23 March 2020, 4:00 am
  • 4 minutes 8 seconds
    #3 Miscarriage

    This episode is dedicated to women who are experiencing a miscarriage, if listening feels right. Miscarriage is perhaps the most intensely personal experience a person can go through. There is no right way to feel, except the way that comes up for you naturally—just know that you are deeply and lovingly held and supported.  

    Please remember that Motherly provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


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    22 March 2020, 6:30 am
  • 5 minutes 30 seconds
    #4 Week 4: Foods to avoid

    If you’ve just found out you are pregnant, in addition to hundreds of feelings (!), you may be wondering about what you can and cannot eat. In this episode we’ll give an overview of the foods that experts usually recommend avoiding during pregnancy.

    Please remember that Motherly provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


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    22 March 2020, 5:00 am
  • 6 minutes 27 seconds
    #5 Week 5: Choosing where to get prenatal care

    It may seem impossibly early in your pregnancy to start thinking about birth! But, where you give birth influences where you get your prenatal care, and you’ll be having your first prenatal appointment soon. In this episode, Diana will give an overview of your options.

    Please remember that Motherly provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


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    21 March 2020, 8:20 am
  • 5 minutes 41 seconds
    #6 Week 6: Baby development

    This podcast is about you, but you are probably curious about what your bay is up to in there. This week, check in and see what is happening with your baby’s development at 6 weeks pregnant.

    Please remember that Motherly provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


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    21 March 2020, 7:30 am
  • 6 minutes 15 seconds
    #7 Week 7: Pregnancy village

    Pregnancy is an amazing, but vulnerable time. So it’s essential to surround yourself with people that lift you up. In the episode, Diana shares some ideas when considering who to have in your pregnancy village.

    Please remember that Motherly provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.




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    21 March 2020, 5:00 am
  • 6 minutes 25 seconds
    #8 Week 8: Pelvic exams

    It’s week 8, which means you may be having your first prenatal visit pretty soon. In this episode, Diana discusses what to anticipate at that first visit, and shares some tips on making pelvic exams more tolerable.

    Please remember that Motherly provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.


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    21 March 2020, 4:59 am
  • 6 minutes 16 seconds
    #9 Week 9: Pregnancy nausea

    If you are following week by week and are 9 weeks pregnant, nausea may really be starting to take hold, as it does for most pregnant women. Diana shares some ideas to make it better, and offers emotional support for this very difficult symptom.

    Please remember that Motherly provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.




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    21 March 2020, 4:59 am
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