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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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Congenital Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that, despite being very treatable, is still on the rise worldwide. With the increase in cases of syphilis…
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Heart-Shaped Uterus
Did you know that some people have a heart-shaped uterus or even two uteri? Yeah, it’s a thing! The shape of your uterus can have an impact on if you get…
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Turner Syndrome
During pregnancy, one reason that an anatomy ultrasound is done is to evaluate for signs of chromosomal abnormalities. Some chromosomal abnormalities are…
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Pregnancy & Relationship Drama
Pregnancy is a stressful time, and it can bring out the best and the worst of some couples. Some couples really work and act as a team while others are plagued…
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Not Going Anywhere For A While?
The Easter holiday weekend is coming up, but some of you might be stuck in the hospital. Being away from friends and family can be especially difficult…
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Melanoma in Pregnancy
As the warmer months are approaching, many of you are getting ready for your baby moons or spring break trips with your families. If you're going to have some…
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It's Just A Little Weed
Edibles, pot, weed, grass, ganja... all of these are terms for different types or forms of cannabis. Cannabis in various forms have now been widely used for…
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Fragile X Premutation
Everyone is offered a genetic screen called a carrier screening during pregnancy. The carrier screen detects if you are a carrier for 4 to 274 diseases…
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How To Handle Family During Pregnancy… and Beyond
We love our families… but sometimes, they can get a bit overbearing. Throwing pregnancy in the mix can make family members who were once tolerable now seem to…
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So You Received Some Not So Good News… What’s Next?
Unfortunately, not every pregnancy is a perfect, joyous occasion. Sometimes, that’s because of unpleasant pregnancy symptoms and other times it’s because…
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Pregnancy Nose
Oh the pregnancy nose… I know you’ve heard about it before. Some of you might have even experienced having a “pregnancy nose” while you were pregnant. Well…
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Diabetes Screening in Pregnancy
Many of you might have questions about how you can have diabetes only during pregnancy and how it’s diagnosed. Well, in this episode, you’ll find out who…
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36 Weeks Pregnant
You’re 36 weeks, so this means you’re almost done with the pregnancy!! Check out this episode to find out how to prepare for your upcoming delivery, how to…
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32 Weeks Pregnant
Welcome to week 32!! You made it to the third trimester, and this is such an exciting time. Through active movement, your baby is letting you know he/she is…
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20 Weeks Pregnant
So, you’ve finally made it to the halfway point of your pregnancy—the 20 week mark. This is an exciting milestone. Check out this episode to learn what to…
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12 Weeks Pregnant
We're on a roll with our developmental series. So in this episode, we talked about what happens to you and your growing baby once you're 12 weeks pregnant! By…
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The First 8 weeks
Happy New Year, parents and parents-to-be! With the start of 2023, I thought we’d start from the beginning and that’s what happens during those first 8 weeks…
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Nesting
Many of you might be in your third trimester and have a natural instinct to get things ready for your little one (or littles ones). Well, that feeling is…
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How Much Time Do You Need For Maternity Leave?
Are you trying to plan for time off of work after having your baby? Well, in this episode, you'll find out the standard approved leave in the U.S. compared to…
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Traveling With A Baby Or Toddler
We're in the thick of the holiday season, and for some of us, that means we'll be traveling. Well, if you've traveled with your little ones before, you know it…
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Thinking About IVF? Are you a good candidate?
For various reasons, some people or couples explore the option of conceiving with invitro fertilization (IVF). In this episode, find out common reasons that…
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Eating for Two: Holiday Edition
During this holiday season, you're probably fortunate to have a lot of friends and family around to help you out during your pregnancy. However, many of our…
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Molar Pregnancy
A molar pregnancy is a rare complication that can happen when there are two many of dad’s chromosomes. This can happen when dad’s chromosomes duplicate because…
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Who's The Father: Paternity Testing
Description: Not all pregnancies are planned, and there's no judgement here. Sometimes, we're just having a good time, and things tend to happen. Well, if your…
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Antidepressants in pregnancy
If you’re taking an antidepressant and want children or already pregnant, you’re probably wondering if the medicine you’re on is safe in pregnancy. If that’s…
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When To Sit Down
Ever wonder if you’re doing too much during your pregnancy or when it’s time to take leave from work? Well, in this episode, Dr. Plenty talks about issues…
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Does Tylenol Cause Autism?
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, you've probably heard about all the Tylenol lawsuits linked to autism. For moms or those who are pregnant, this can…
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Title: Kick Counts
If you're pregnant, I'm sure you've heard of doing kick counts before, but what does this really mean? How are they done? When and why should I be doing them?…
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Tens of thousands of families lose pregnancies or babies every year. In fact, a fourth of women have suffered a loss during or shortly after pregnancy. To shed…
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Breathing is Essential: Asthma & Pregnancy
Breathing is essential to sustain life, so it's definitely needed for a healthy pregnancy. Asthma can be a major hindrance to breathing. Asthma is an…
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My Baby Has A Cleft Lip
Description: During your anatomy scan, one of the areas examined is your baby's face. One of the most common and FIXABLE defects that can be diagnosed in the…
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Antibodies in Pregnancy
We all have antibodies circulating in our blood that help us fight off infections. But, if you're pregnant, some of those antibodies can cross the placenta and…
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Bleeding After Sex
Oftentimes, sex does not have to stop when you get pregnant. It actually has benefits! But, for many women, the thought of sex during pregnancy provokes fear…
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Save a Life: National Suicide Prevention Week
Season 3 is finally here, and we have a lot of important topics to discuss. Because it's National Suicide Prevention Week, in this episode, Dr. Plenty shared…
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Best Pearls!
Dr. Plenty is on a brief break for some fun, relaxation, and moving! But, here’s a mid summer break episode with all of your favorite pearls and guests from…
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IUD: Is it right for your family planning?
With the ongoing attack on reproductive rights, several people want to know how to be safe in planning for their families and not have any ""slip ups"". Dr…
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The Confident Mom
On this episode of the podcast, we go beyond the pregnancy and talk about what it means to be prepared for motherhood. To provide some post-delivery expertise…
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It's His Baby Too!
During pregnancy, some dads can feel absolutely helpless and detached while others actually experience pregnancy symptoms themselves. Everyone is different…
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I Had A Miscarriage: Life After Pregnancy Loss
So you've had the unfortunate experience of having a miscarriage... what happens now? Well, in this show, Dr. Plenty shares her own personal experience with…
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Why Am I So Moody?
Are you pregnant and wondering why your spouse keeps complaining about your mood? You might think you're being nice or at least your usual self, but your…
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The Placenta
The placenta, or what you've probably heard called ""afterbirth"", is the most important part of how your baby grows and matures... but you probably don't hear…
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Back To Work
So you've done the hard part. You've made it safely through the pregnancy, courageously had a baby, and are through the immediate postpartum period. For some…
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Lupus in Pregnancy
Lupus is a disease that causes the body's immune system to attack its own tissues and organs (which is what's called an autoimmune disease). This particular…
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The Well Woman Exam
It's National Women's Health Week, so what better topic to discuss than what to expect at your well woman annual exam? If you haven't scheduled your yearly…
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Teen Moms, Forgive Yourselves
Although the number of teenage pregnancies in the U.S. have continued to decrease, teen pregnancy is still a thing… especially amongst Black and Latina young…
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Postpartum Recovery
The postpartum recovery process can be extremely complicated. You've just had a new baby and need to constantly wash clothes. You're trying to get the hang of…
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Title: COVID-19 is Still Here: My Story
We're all sick and tired of hearing about COVID-19. But, now is not the time to slip up and get COVID-19, Recently, several of Dr. Plenty's members were…
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Varicose Veins
As the weather starts to get nice, many of us are ready to break out the sundresses and short shorts. But, for some, especially if you’re pregnant, you…
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Drop The Pounds
Are you postpartum and need advice to snap back to your pre-pregnancy weight? Have you recently had a baby and are confused about dieting and breastfeeding? Or…
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Noninvasive Prenatal Screen (NIPS)
The decision to have genetic screening to evaluate for genetic problems with your baby is a big decision. The most common type of genetic screen is what’s…
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""What Does This Mean?: Breaking Down the Medical Lingo
A lot of you, especially my first time moms, have been asking several questions about what you've been told about labor and delivery and wonder if it's normal…
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Unplanned Pregnancy
Not all pregnancies are planned. Sometimes, you might have just been having a good time, and oops, now there’s a baby on the way. This happens actually in more…
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Perimenopausal Pregnancy
Many women start new relationships as they've approached their late 40s or early 50s. Some have decided to get married later in life. Others have gone through…
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Pregnancy After Weight Loss Surgery
A ton of you ladies have been working on your personal weight loss goals! To give yourself a boost, some of you have had weight loss surgery during this…
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The Mom Pooch
During pregnancy, with the growth of the uterus, the muscles in the abdomen called the rectus muscles, can separate. After delivery, you might have a “mom…
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Pandemic babies
Several people have had babies during the pandemic. Although we joke about pandemic babies being different…having a baby during the pandemic really is…
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Should I get my baby circumcised?
Circumcision is a procedure done on males to remove the foreskin of the penis. This procedure is commonly done within the first 48hrs of birth in most full…
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Why Is My Baby So Small?
Your baby’s growth is something that is monitored throughout your pregnancy to make sure your baby is healthy and doing well. But what if you’re told your baby…
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The Wait Is Almost Over: The 3rd trimester
Lightening vagina, pelvic pressure, frequent urination, heart burn… these are all symptoms many women complain about in the third trimester. In this week’s…
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AFP: The Spina Bifida Test
Spina Bifida is a defect in the spinal cord that leaves the spinal nerves exposed to amniotic fluid. Babies with spina bifida can have issues with walking and…