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Pregnancy Pearls
Dr. Plenty, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and high risk pregnancy expert. She's brilliant, well-researched with a great bedside manor.... but she is a little feisty and will "tell it like it is". Growing tired of seeing complications in pregnancy that could have been prevented, she wanted a way to help women empower themselves through knowledge so they can advocate for themselves. This quest to educate women birthed this podcast.
Episodes
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Preparing for Induction: Know the Steps, Ask the Questions
Your provider recommends inducing labor—and suddenly, you have questions. Why now? Is your body ready? What happens next? On this episode of Pregnancy Pearls…
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Small Baby, Big Questions
Your baby is measuring small. Did you do something wrong? Why are there suddenly more appointments—and why would your doctor recommend delivery before your due…
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When in Doubt, Reach Out: Pregnancy Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Is this a normal pregnancy symptom—or should you call your doctor? You don’t have to figure it out alone. On this episode of Pregnancy Pearls, Dr. Nicole…
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The Interpregnancy Period
Thinking about another baby? The calendar is only one part of the conversation. On this episode of Pregnancy Pearls, Dr. Nicole Plenty explores what deserves…
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Too Soon? What to consider before the next baby.
In this episode of Pregnancy Pearls, Dr. Nicole Plenty explains why pregnancy spacing matters and how the body continues recovering long after delivery. From…
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May-Thurner Syndrome
In this episode of the Pregnancy Pearls Podcast, host Dr. Pliny breaks down May-Thurner syndrome (iliac vein compression syndrome)—a condition that is…
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The Pregnancy Pearls Oh That's Deep Black Woman Conversations Cross Over Episode
In this special crossover episode of Pregnancy Pearls and Oh That’s Deep: Black Women Conversations, Dr. Nicole Plenty is joined by her friend and co-host…
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Hyperemesis
In this episode of Pregnancy Pearls, Dr. Nicole Plenty explains hyperemesis gravidarum, a serious pregnancy condition involving persistent nausea, vomiting…
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Vaccines During Pregnancy
In this episode of the Pregnancy Pearls Podcast, Dr. Nicole Plenty breaks down what expecting moms need to know about vaccinations during pregnancy. She…
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Breech Doesn’t Always Mean C-Section—but Should It?
Your baby is breech. Does that automatically mean you need a C-section? It’s a question that can create anxiety, confusion—and plenty of conflicting advice. In…
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Managing Medication During Pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, should you keep taking your regular medications—or stop them until you talk to your doctor? The answer could be more important than you…
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Mental Health and Pregnancy
As Dr. Nicole Plenty returns to the podcast, she acknowledges what so many families are feeling—life has become increasingly stressful. From rising healthcare…
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Pregnancy Pearls is back!
🎉 Join board-certified OB/GYN **Dr. Nicole Plenty** as she returns with all-new episodes dedicated to helping you navigate pregnancy, women's health, and…
Pregnancy PearlsPlacental Encapsulation
Placental encapsulation involves the process of steaming, dehydrating, and grinding the placenta into a power that is then filled into capsules. Recently…
Pregnancy PearlsPrimary Sclerosing Cholangitis
On this week’s episode of the podcast, we got a little scholarly and learned about primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). You’re probably wondering what that…
Pregnancy PearlsHaving a baby after age 40
A lot of us now have higher educational and career aspirations, and that’s a great thing! So, it’s not uncommon to see people waiting until their 40s or even…
Pregnancy PearlsWhy is my baby so small?
The growth of your baby during the pregnancy is a predictor about how healthy your baby really is. But why do some babies have poor fetal growth rates and some…
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Maternal Mental Health Mattees
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Unfortunately, 1:5 adults in the U.S. suffering from mental health issues, and during and after pregnancy is not an…
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Just Be Honest
In this episode, we have a little heart to heart. Some of us are making excuses for not following provider recommendations, calling it self advocacy. Asking…
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So you just got discharged… now what?
Most of prenatal care is spent trying to make sure you make it safely through pregnancy (as it should). And once you get to the delivery date, most exhale…
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You are what you eat!
On this week’s podcast episode, all your questions about what you can and can’t eat during pregnancy were answered. More importantly, during this episode…
Pregnancy PearlsBabies Make You Live Longer
Several of you have asked if having babies later in life can cause issues with your health. Pregnancy, regardless of the age, can take a toll on the body. But…
Pregnancy PearlsAmniocentesis
On last week's podcast episode, we chatted about Down syndrome, which sparked several questions about the amniocentesis procedure. So we discussed it at length…
Pregnancy Pearlsitle: Free Birth
Home births for low risk patients under the care of a qualified and certified healthcare provider is a safe and comfortable way for many patients to deliver…
Pregnancy PearlsWhat you’re afraid to ask your provider… ask Dr. Plenty
This week, we dropped another #AskDrPlenty episode. This time, the focus was on all those questions you’re too embarrassed to ask your provider . From random…
Pregnancy PearlsBell’s Palsy & Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but there are several things that can happen during pregnancy. One diagnosis that is more than twice as likely to occur during…
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So Now Embryos Have Rights?
With the recent ruling of the Alabama Supreme Court giving frozen embryos the same rights as children, many of you were in a state of either shock or panic…
Pregnancy PearlsSuperfetation: Is this a real thing?
So recently, there was a viral story about a woman who was pregnant with one baby and then found out she was pregnant again. So, is this a real thing?…
Pregnancy PearlsGetting Pregnant is Hard AF
Although you might hear about folks "accidentally" getting pregnant, getting pregnant is actually pretty hard! And if you're struggling with infertility or…
Pregnancy PearlsHemorrhage
Hemorrhage, or significant bleeding, can occur at any time during or within the weeks after pregnancy. Despite advances in healthcare, it still remains the…
Pregnancy PearlsHeart Disease & Pregnancy
It's February, which means that it's Black History Month and Heart Health Month. So on this episode of the podcast, we discussed heart disease, one of the top…
Pregnancy PearlsCigarette Alternatives During Pregnancy: Are Vaping and Nicotine Patches Safe?
A lot of us have made resolutions as we kick off 2024. For some, it might be to lose weight. For others, it could be to save for a house. But for many people…
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The Best of Cases
Dr. Plenty is on vocal rest this week so we are giving out pearls, case pearls. Dr. Plenty's intern has pulled some of the doctor's most wanted cases for you…
Pregnancy PearlsAlcohol & Fertility
You know those martinis you like so much… or the vodka and pineapple drinks you have with your friends every Friday night for girls night? Ever wonder how…
Pregnancy PearlsPrenatal Care Providers
OB/GYNs are leaders in women’s health and pregnancy care. But did you know that other providers who work in collaboration with OB/GYNs or provide prenatal care…
Pregnancy PearlsBreech Pregnancy
Ever wonder what’s the big deal about your baby being in butt down? Well, on this week’s episode, we discussed different types of breech presentations and how…
Pregnancy PearlsCryptic Pregnancy
Description: Have you ever watched one of those TV shows where the person didn’t know they were pregnant until in labor? Wonder how that’s possible? A lot of…
Pregnancy PearlsWhat's The Plan
Back in the day, no one really had birth plans. Patients would just go in and follow the lead of the OB nurse and physician. But in this day and age, women…
Pregnancy PearlsOzempic and Pregnancy
So a lot of us gained some weight during the pandemic, and this year, ya'll have been trying to drop the pounds. And some of you will start to try to do so…
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Oops Baby!
Planning for a pregnancy is definitely important for countless reasons. But sometimes, it doesn’t happen that way. Unintended or unplanned pregnancies make up…
Pregnancy PearlsFibroid Degeneration
Fibroids are extremely common, especially in Black and Brown women. Over half of women will develop fibroids during their childbearing years. During pregnancy…
Pregnancy PearlsStressed Out & Pregnant
For a lot of us, life is hectic right now. And for some, pregnancy planning combined with life events can be overwhelming. During pregnancy, you have to juggle…
Pregnancy PearlsHeartBurn in Pregnancy
Heartburn, aka acid reflux, aka indigestion, is super common in pregnancy. Surprisingly, we haven't discussed it much during any of our previous episodes. So…
Pregnancy PearlsMy Baby Has Wings
As we wrap up the month of October which is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I wanted to take the time to acknowledge all those who have carried and…
Pregnancy PearlsToo Much Fluid
During the last episode, we discussed how having too little amniotic fluid can affect your pregnancy. Well this week, we’re going to discuss what happens if…
Pregnancy PearlsToo Little Fluid
During pregnancy, amniotic fluid, aka the fluid surrounding your unborn baby, plays an important role. But what does it mean when your baby doesn’t have enough…
Pregnancy PearlsRSV Vaccine During Pregnancy
Cold and flu season is upon us, and it’s projected to be a pretty rough season. For protection, the CDC recommends a COVID-19 vaccine and a flu shot…
Pregnancy PearlsPostpartum Planning
New Podcast Episode Alert: Postpartum Planning Hey, friends! Our latest podcast episode is out, and this time we tackle the topic of postpartum planning. While…
Pregnancy PearlsCan't Take the Heat
This summer, we saw record weather temperatures across the country. Just when you thought we were done with the summer, this September, we're still…
Pregnancy PearlsSelf Advocacy
In light of recent viral social media coverage, this week Dr. Plenty kicked off the Season 4 premier discussing the importance of self-advocacy. The recent…
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Having Babies In Your 40s and 50s
So many people are having kids later in life now for various reasons, such as waiting until your career is established, waiting for #MrRight, or just because…
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Myasthenia Gravis & Pregnancy
June promotes awareness of several different diseases and health causes, and Myasthenia Gravis is one of them. Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a condition that…
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Back Labor
On this week’s podcast episode, Dr. Plenty discusses “back labor”. Back labor is severe labor pain caused by the position of the baby’s head. Check out this…
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Let's Answer Some Emails
Dr. Plenty responds to some emails from listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Drug Testing During Pregnancy
Description: During the pandemic, many routine things that were previously done were halted to save resources. Well, many standard practices are back…
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Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy
Conditions dealing with thyroid function are pretty common in pregnancy. So on this week's podcast episode, we discuss low thyroid function aka hypothyroidism…
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Seizure disorder vs Eclampsia
Keeping in line with preeclampsia awareness month, this week we discuss one of the complications that can happen with preeclampsia and that's a seizure. But…
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Another Cause of Headaches
When most people, or at least providers, think about a headache in pregnancy, preeclampsia is usually the first diagnosis that comes to mind. However, not all…
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Two Cups
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but… sometimes you have to give up some things you love. Fortunately, you don’t have to give up your beloved coffee altogether…
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HELLP SYNDROME
It's preeclampsia awareness month, so of course I had to talk about it on this week's podcast episode. One of the complications of preeclampsia is HELLP…