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Gestational Diabetes, Part II
"Walking is shown to significantly reduce stress and blood pressure as well as low impact, muscle building activities like Yoga and Pilates, Barre workouts, swimming and hiking. Workouts that increase muscle mass and bone density help to stabilize blood sugar, cause...
Gestational Diabetes, Part I
"When we consume carbohydrates, they’re broken down into sugar molecules which travel throughout the bloodstream, ideally going on to fuel our muscles and brain. However, if we’re not producing enough insulin or if baby is taking too much, these molecules build up in...
Ep. 356 Rumer Willis: After Birth – The Informed Pregnancy Podcast
Air date 06.05.2023 Listen here! Elliot: Welcome back to the Informed Pregnancy and Parenting Podcast. I'm your host, pregnancy-focused chiropractor, Dr. Elliot Berlin. You've tuned in to the "after" episode of a before and after birth story. My guest today was about...
Using Body Language to Soothe Separation Anxiety in Babies and Toddlers
" Infants and toddlers need longer transitions than adults do. For a successful transition it’s best to make it clear to your child through body language that you’re not planning on leaving them immediately. Most daycares and preschools allow parents to stay with...
What You Need To Know About Newborn Screening Tests – Dr. Princeton Ly, MD
"Your pediatrician will continue (usually after the infant stage) to test your child's hearing as he/she gets older. As always - if you're ever worried about your baby's hearing - ask your pediatrician for more advice on what to look for / what to expect / what to do...
Ep. 355 Rumer Willis: Before Birth – The Informed Pregnancy Podcast
Air date 06.01.2023 Listen here! Elliot: Welcome to the Informed Pregnancy and Parenting Podcast. I'm your host, pregnancy-focused chiropractor, Dr. Elliot Berlin. My guest today is a health-conscious, fashion-forward, multi-talented artist. She is best known for her...
Isoimmunization – Dr. Michelle Tsai, MD
"Isoimmunization can happen with any bleeding during pregnancy, including miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, and even with a motor vehicle accident or procedures during pregnancy such as amniocentesis/chorionic villi sampling or external...
5 Yoga Moves You Can Do Right Now to Relieve Pregnancy Pain and Discomfort
"Child's Pose is a deeply relaxing, restorative yoga posture that helps release tension in the lower back, hips, and shoulders while cultivating a grounded, calm feeling. It also aids in digestion and can help ease discomfort in the abdomen. "You’re pregnant! You’re...
Ep. 340 – Arista Ilona: A Birth Story – Informed Pregnancy Podcast
Air date 04.06.2023 Listen here! Elliot: Welcome to the Informed Pregnancy and Parenting Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Elliot Berlin. My guest today is a media professional and she is a mother of two, and her story to pregnancy and birth is quite interesting. Arista...
Acupuncture for Fertility
"In the context of in vitro fertilization (IVF,) several studies have indicated that women who receive acupuncture before the procedure tend to have higher success rates. This may be attributed to acupuncture's ability to lower stress levels, which are often...
Understanding Life Through Prenatal Memory (Tainai Kioku)
Translated by Yuko Igarashi " I was shocked about this fact and realized that I was delivering the baby early using a vacuum because I was terrified that he or she could end up dying. It made me wonder if my choice to use a vacuum had been causing tremendous suffering...
Ep. 338 – Freida Pinto: A Birth Story – Informed Pregnancy Podcast
Air date 03.30.2023 Listen here! Elliot: Welcome to the Informed Pregnancy and Parenting Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Elliot Berlin. My guest today is an acclaimed actress originally from Bombay, India, who has captured audiences worldwide with her performances and...