Best Perinatal Providers Podcasts (2025)

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Me? A People Pleaser?! 21:44

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Do you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no? Feeling guilty for setting even the smallest boundary? You might be a people pleaser. In this pre-holiday episode, Sarah and Whitney unpack why people-pleasing is so common, how it impacts moms especially, and share practical tools for saying no, setting boundaries, and showing up as y…

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After the Negative Test: So Now What? 1:10:37

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this heartfelt episode, Lana Manikowski opens up about her deeply personal journey through infertility — from years of hope and disappointment to ultimately redefining what it means to live a fulfilled life without children. Lana shares how she turned grief into growth, creating a space for wom…

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EO: 200 Understanding the Arabic Culture with Efat Welson 27:36

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Improving+Healthcare+for+Coptic+Egyptian+Migrants Opening cultural doors: Providing culturally sensitive healthcare to Arab American and American Muslim patients - American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology Cultural Competence in the Care of Muslim Patients and Their Families - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf No content or comments made in any TIPQC H…

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Revisiting Surgical Robot: Advancing Medicine with Robot-Assisted Technology 34:44

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With perspectives spanning hepatobiliary, gynecologic, and cardiac surgeries, NewYork-Presbyterian’s Dr. Jason Hawksworth (Columbia), Dr. Tamatha Fenster (Weill Cornell Medicine), and Dr. Arnar Geirsson (Columbia) describe how they each came to incorporate robotics into their practices. One of the biggest takeaways: robotic surgeries allow for more…

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Ep. 44 - Why We Don't Rarify Postpartum Psychosis with Kriti Lodha 58:26

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We had the great pleasure of talking with Kriti Lodha in today's episode about her postpartum story that surrounds the highly stigmatized and misunderstood topic of postpartum psychosis, which can affect 1 to 2 in 1000 women. While Kriti didn't have noticeable risk factors for postpartum psychosis, her experience with being a first-time pandemic mo…

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Perimenopause - "The Pause" You Need to Know About Now 29:42

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When we think of perimenopause, we hear about hot flashes—but what about the mood swings, anxiety, and depression no one talks about? In this episode, Sarah sits down with Reproductive Psychiatrist Dr. Lindsay Standeven to break down the mental health side of perimenopause. They talk about why women are more likely to face depression during this st…

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Maureen Ward + Tracie Kiesel - What Families Need to Know About Montana's New Car Seat Law 27:08

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Guest Bios Maureen Ward: Since 2019, Maureen has served as Injury Prevention Program Manager for Montana DPHHS, leading strategies to promote safety and well-being across the state. She holds a Master’s in Adult Education from Montana State University and brings 15 years of higher education administration experience, helping her develop and impleme…

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The Lie of Perfection: Reaching Maternal Wisdom 49:22

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Motherhood is often portrayed as pure joy and unconditional love—but what about the moments of doubt, frustration, or even resentment that many parents quietly experience? In this insightful conversation, Dr. Margo Lowy, psychoanalytic psychotherapist and author of The Maternal Experience: Encount…

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October Crash 23:01

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Feeling like you hit a wall this month? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about the October Crash—that moment when the back-to-school adrenaline wears off, the calendar fills up, the weather shifts, and your nervous system finally says, “I’m done.” Sarah and Whitney unpack why October can feel so heavy for moms, how the invisible loa…

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Revisiting Heartmaker: Revolutionizing Pediatric Heart Surgery 24:53

18d ago24:53

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Catherine Price and Dr. Emile Bacha, Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia discuss the history of heart surgery, ventricular assist devices, and a new frontier in cardiac surgery: The Total Artificial Heart. Dr. Bacha tells the groundbreaking story of successfully fitting a pediatric patie…

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Ep. 43 - On the Grief of Losing Your Mother and Prenatal Depression with Serein Wu 1:11:35

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We've had several guests on the podcast talk about postpartum depression, but fewer have notably admitted or recognized depression during pregnancy too. In today's episode, our guest Serein Wu shares about how she was worried about postpartum depression with her mental health history going into motherhood, but she did not expect to have prenatal de…

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Light after Loss with Sarah Piasecki 35:33

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October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. In this episode, Sarah Piasecki—founder of Izzy Lee’s—shares the story of her daughter Izzy, the heartbreak of stillbirth, and the healing that followed. If you’ve walked this road—or love someone who has—this conversation is for you. Together we talk about love, loss, and how Izzy’s memory insp…

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The Motherhood Survival Plan You Didn’t Know You Needed with Dr. Jill Zechowy 40:30

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What if postpartum depression and anxiety weren’t just something we reacted to — but something we could actually prevent? In this episode, Dr. Jill Zechowy — family physician, perinatal psychotherapist, and author of The Motherhood Survival Manual — joins us to share the tools, red flags, and real-life strategies every mom-to-be should know before …

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The Root of It All: Functional Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy & Beyond 50:09

29d ago50:09

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Brandy Cummings, DCN—a former blackjack dealer turned clinical nutritionist who's anything but conventional. Dr. B shares her deeply personal journey through illness, infertility, and being overlooked by the medical system—experiences that ultimately …

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Stephanie Morton, HMHB - New Season, New Name! 6:18

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Welcome to Season 5 of our podcast (formerly Mother Love, now known as The LIFTS Podcast)! Today we'll chat with HMHB's Executive Director, Stephanie Morton, to discuss the upcoming podcast season, our updated name, and more. LIFTS podcast: https://hmhb-mt.org/podcast/ LIFTS online resource guide: https://hmhb-lifts.org/ LIFTS magazine: https://hmh…

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Revisiting Team Doc: Engineering a Better Recovery 27:32

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Dr. Chris Ahmad knows firsthand how devastating an untimely injury can be for a young athlete. In this episode from the Advances in Care archives, Dr. Ahmad discusses how his own college soccer injury led him to fall in love with orthopedics. He tells the history of the infamous baseball injury that resulted in the invention of Tommy John surgery, …

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Ep. 42 - Being a Career Mama with Shivani Berry 51:07

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In today's episode, we sit down with Shivani Berry, CEO and Founder of Career Mama, to talk about the raw realities of balancing career and motherhood. Shivani is a Harvard MBA, a LinkedIn Top Voice in Leadership, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Nasdaq. But more importantly, she is a mom of two who has lived through bu…

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Previa Playback: Default Parenting - What It Is and How to Manage 34:44

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What does default parenting mean? Default parenting may be a new term but it's a very old concept. The default parent is the one who handles every aspect of family life- doctor appointments, play dates, school shopping, meal planning, discipline, and problem-solving. Maybe you wonder why your kids walk past their dad to ask you for something or why…

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EO: 199 Maternal Workforce Solutions with Rachel Hanson 12:16

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centerstone.org Centerstone Maternal Workforce Solutions Project is hosting upcoming Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) virtual trainings. Join us for a 90-minute interactive workshop to receive training on how to infuse HOPE into your work and gain a deeper understanding of health impacts of positive experiences. By equipping the wo…

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Ep. 41 - Season 3 Returns, Listener Q&A, and More! 40:54

1M ago40:54

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Peggy and Jasmine are back for a third season of Healing the Tigress! This opening episode goes over a few updates and recaps, and we also answer some listener questions that we collected from you guys! One of the biggest updates over the summer is that we've switched to Buzzsprout Subscriptions! This is a way that you can give us a little more sup…

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Previa Playback: Mom Bod 29:23

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The term “Mom Bod” is a hot topic and often not used in a good way. Between stretch marks, hair loss, and bags under our eyes, our awesome bodies that developed and delivered a whole human being sacrifice a lot! In this episode, we talk about all the ways our bodies change and how to reframe the label of “mom bod.” Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Al…

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Inclusive Beginnings: Mental Health Advocacy with Dr. Fisher 43:35

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sheehan Fisher, an Associate Professor and perinatal clinical psychologist at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Fisher, who also serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Environment and Success at The Graduate School, dives deep into his…

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Previa Playback: What is Postpartum Depression? 41:20

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In this episode, Sarah and Whitney talk about postpartum depression, also known as PPD. They describe signs and symptoms of PPD, risk factors for developing PPD, and what PPD looks like and sounds like in real life. We encourage everyone to download this episode and share with your friends and families so everyone knows what PPD is and how to help …

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EO: 198 Tennessee Hospital Association Reaching Non-Delivery Hospitals with Jackie Moreland 22:58

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THA.com No content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither healthcare providers nor patients should rely on TIPQC’s Podcasts in determining the best practices for any particular patient. Additionally, standards and practices in medicine change as new information and d…

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Part 2: Innovating These NYC Emergency Departments to Address the Mental Health Epidemic 17:46

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On this episode of Advances in Care, we return to the high-intensity environment of New York City’s emergency departments with Dr. Angela Mills and Dr. Brenna Farmer. Host Erin Welsh hears from these leaders at NewYork-Presbyterian about how they are implementing innovative strategies to meet the challenges of the behavioral health emergencies epid…

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Previa Playback: Anxiety During Pregnancy 15:31

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What if I can't do this? Is the baby, ok? Why do I feel this way? Sound familiar? Pregnancy anxiety is common but often not talked about. Listen in as the ladies break down why you may experience anxiety during pregnancy and how to manage it. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previa.alliance) • Instagram photos and videos Previa Alliance Po…

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From Partners to Parents: A Gottman Perspective 1:01:35

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Becoming parents is one of life’s most joyful—and most challenging—transitions. Research shows that two-thirds of couples experience a significant dip in relationship satisfaction after the birth of a child. The Bringing Baby Home program, developed by world-renowned relationship experts Drs. John…

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EO: 197 IPPLARC with Dr. Nikki Zite and Megan Young 26:24

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ACOG PCAI website U.S. Postpartum Contraceptive Access Initiative AJOG article from the TIPQC project Statewide quality improvement initiative to implement immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception TIPQC Website for IPPLARC Project TIPQC Website for IPPLARC Initiative including resources Lacy, Megan MPH; Monaco, Alexandra MD; Zite, …

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Part 1: Managing the Complexity of NewYork-Presbyterian’s High Volume Emergency Departments 15:12

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh hears from two emergency department chiefs at NewYork-Presbyterian about how they optimize operations in their uniquely high-intensity, high-volume EDs. Dr. Angela Mills, chief of emergency medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, and Dr. Brenna Farmer, chief of emergency medicine at NewYor…

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Previa Playback: Depression During Pregnancy 17:14

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This week, Sarah goes back to a fan favorite episode for Maternal Mental Health Month, Depression During Pregnancy. You know about postpartum depression, but do you know about depression that occurs during pregnancy? Listen in as Sarah and Whitney talk about the risk factors, what depression during pregnancy looks like, and how to advocate for your…

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EO: 196 POST-BIRTH Warning Signs with AWHONN's Jessica Irrobali 21:32

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Mobile Device https://www.awhonn.org/education/post-birth-warning-signs-education-program/ POST-BIRTH Warning Signs Education Program - AWHONN Revised POST-BIRTH Warning Signs Education Now Available Updated in December 2023, this online course provides participants with strategies to educate patients and their families to recognize POST-BIRTH warn…

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Therapist Truth Bombs with Whitney 14:42

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Buckle up and lace up those steel toe boots—this episode might step on some toes. Whitney and Sarah are diving into the honest truths your therapist wants to tell you—if they weren’t afraid of offending you. From realizing your partner can’t read your mind, to accepting that healing takes effort, to the hard truth that you get out of therapy what y…

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Below the Belt, Above the Norm: A Gyn Oncologist's Perspective 54:43

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Ruchi Garg, newly appointed Chief Medical Officer of Fairview Park Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare system. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Garg brings deep expertise in gynecologic oncology, women’s health, and digital health …

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EO: 195 Language Translation Services with Genna Linton 29:29

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Best practice for working with healthcare interpreters Code of ethics for healthcare interpreters Tips for working with an over-the-phone interpreter Case study - the story of Willie Ramirez No content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither healthcare providers nor p…

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Revisiting Reproductive Researcher: Decoding the Science of Perinatal Mood Disorders 31:47

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When her own experience with a complicated pregnancy reignited an interest in medicine and science, Dr. Lauren Osborne left her career in publishing to pursue medical school. Now a reproductive psychiatrist, Dr. Osborne leads the way in researching the connection between immune system dysregulation, stress reactivity, and the role of allopregnanolo…

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Did Motherhood Cause My Mental Health Condition? 17:49

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In today’s episode Sarah and Whitney are back tackling the topic of does motherhood illuminate or cause mental health conditions. From depression, anxiety, or ADHD, listen in as they discuss what we may have experienced our entire life vs what motherhood challenging factors create.By Previa Alliance Team

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Back to School Hey Whitney! 22:30

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In this episode, Sarah and Whitney are giving you real mental health toolbox tips (and some life-lesson therapy truths) to help you survive the transition back to school. Because unfortunately, your nervous system doesn’t know the difference between being chased by a saber-tooth tiger and a Monday morning car line meltdown. From breathwork to bound…

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When Motherhood Doesn't Come: The Other Side of the Story Part II 36:49

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. In Part Two of our conversation with Debbie, we delve deeper into the emotional aftermath of involuntary childlessness and what it means to reclaim identity and purpose beyond motherhood. Debbie shares how her healing journey evolved over time—from silent grief and societal pressure to finding emp…

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EO: 194 Team Birth with Hardin Medical Center 19:13

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Add Show Notes Here No content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither healthcare providers nor patients should rely on TIPQC’s Podcasts in determining the best practices for any particular patient. Additionally, standards and practices in medicine change as new infor…

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Building an AI-Powered System to Improve Fertility Success 19:33

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh speaks with Dr. Zev Williams, Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia and Director of the Columbia University Fertility Center. Recently, Dr. Williams and a team of researchers and clinicians used artificial intelligence to develop a …

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Working with Your Kid's Teacher with Pam Allyn 31:15

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In this episode, Sarah sits down with veteran educator Pam to talk about one of the trickiest parts of parenting: how to actually communicate with your child’s teacher. From academic concerns to social dynamics, they explore what works, what doesn’t, and why taking a thoughtful pause before hitting “send” on that email can make all the difference. …

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When Motherhood Doesn't Come: The Other Side of the Story Part I 1:03:51

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. After coming to terms with the end of her journey to motherhood, Debbie has spent years processing the emotional impact of being labeled “childless” in a society that often idealizes parenthood. Her recent work focuses on sharing her personal experience and raising awareness about the prevalence a…

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EO: 193 Cardiac Issues in Pregnancy & Postpartum with Dr. Diana Wolfe 33:46

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https://tipqc.org/project-cardiac-conditions-in-obstetric-care/ Cardiovascular Disease Assessment in Pregnant and Postpartum Women Cardiovascular Disease No content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither healthcare providers nor patients should rely on TIPQC’s Podcas…

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Hey Whitney! 27:26

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Your favorite maternal mental therapist is back answering your questions! From not loving every second of motherhood, mom guilt, to feeling the weight of that super mom cape to knowing when it is postpartum depression vs baby blues we dive into what you want to hear! Love Hey Whitney episodes? Don’t forget to go back and listen to our previous epis…

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EO: 192 Nurses for Newborns with Carianna Johnson, RN 16:47

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Nurses for Newborns www.nursesfornewborns.org Postpartum support international www.postpartum.net National Preeclampsia Foundation www.preeclampsia.org TN.Gov for Evidence-based home visitation by county in Tennessee No content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither …

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Solving Long Term Side Effects of Chemotherapy Cancer Treatments 16:07

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh hears from Dr. Meghna Trivedi, an oncologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, who is spearheading new research to assess cancer patients’ risk of developing chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy–an all too common side effect of cancer treatment. Dr. Trivedi describes a study that she an…

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Interview with Dr. Kevin Shrestha: Gestational Diabetes 21:09

4M ago21:09

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We’ve all heard about the infamous sugary drink 🥤—but what exactly is Gestational Diabetes (GDM), and why does it matter beyond just blood sugar levels? In this episode, Sarah sits down with Dr. Kevin Shrestha, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist, to break it all down. They discuss: ✅ What Gestational Diabetes is and how it’s diagnosed ✅ The impac…

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The Pelvic Floor Files: Restoring Balance with a Urogynecologist Dr. Maria Canter 1:01:17

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Thanks for stopping by! We'd love to hear from you. Dr. Maria Canter is double board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology—making her one of the first surgeons in the country to hold both certifications. Known for her thoughtful and individualized approach, Dr. Canter takes the time to u…

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EO: 191 Cribs for Kids with Devon George 27:05

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Cribs for Kids No content or comments made in any TIPQC Healthy Mom Healthy Baby Podcast is intended to be comprehensive or medical advice. Neither healthcare providers nor patients should rely on TIPQC’s Podcasts in determining the best practices for any particular patient. Additionally, standards and practices in medicine change as new informatio…

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Birth Trauma Awareness Week with Dr. Sharon Dekel 45:48

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Can giving birth be traumatic? Harvard Associate Professor Dr. Sharon Dickel says yes—and it’s more common than you think. In this eye-opening episode, she breaks down the biology of postpartum PTSD, the signs we often miss, and why better screening and trauma-informed care are urgently needed. If you care about maternal health, this conversation w…