High risk pregnancy doctor and obstetrics expert Dr. Steven Rad returns to talk about cervical cerclage. What it is, when it's needed, how it works, side effects, risks, the different kinds of cerclages, and how this procedure helps birth outcomes. Learn more about...
Podcast Episodes
Ep. 274 Briana Henry – After Birth
Actress, fitness enthusiast and new mother, Briana Henry joins the show just six days after welcoming her first child. After getting her cervical cerclage removed Briana is dedicated to an unmedicated hospital birth. As her birth journey unfolds Briana is faced with...
Ep. 273 Briana Henry – Before Birth
Actress and fitness enthusiast Briana Henry is best known for her roles in General Hospital and The Young and The Restless. Pregnant with her first, Briana talks candidly about her mid pregnancy 'incompetent cervix' complication, the cervical cerclage procedure and...
Ep. 277 Kelly Kilmartin – After Birth
Last episode Kelly Kilmartin was planning an intervention free hospital birth. Now, 10 days after welcoming her first child Kelly returns to share her birth story.This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can get a free sample...
Ep. 281 Kids Mental Health and the Pandemic with Dr. Anjani Amladi
Board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Anjani Amladi sheds light on how to prevent, recognize, and remedy anxiety in children, especially in light of heavy world events.This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can...
Ep. 280 Kayleigh Harrigan – After Birth
Kayleigh Harrigan is back to share the final chapter of her pregnancy and the challenges and triumphs of her labor and birth story.This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT electrolyte drink mix. You can get a free sample pack with every order at...
Ep. 279 Kayleigh Harrigan – Before Birth
Professional birth & postpartum doula and founder of Mothership birth services Kayleigh Harrigan is 39 weeks pregnant with her first child. She joins the show to share her journey to becoming a doula and soon a midwife! As well as her plans for an unmedicated...
Ep. 278 Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex – Alia Macrina Heise
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is a condition affecting lactating women, characterized by abrupt episodes of dysphoria, or negative emotions, occurring just before milk let down. Alia Macrina Heise, a lactation specialist, identified D-MER in 2007 after...
Ep. 285 Jen Lilley – Before Birth #2
Repeat guest actress Jen Lilley, best known for her role on Days of Our Lives and in Hallmark movies, joins the podcast to talk about her second pregnancy, plans for birth, and welcoming a 4th child into the family. This podcast has been brought to you in part by...
Ep. 284 Pregnancy Taboos with Dr. Jay Goldberg
Reposted as a tribute to the knowledge and wit of Dr. Jay Goldberg who sadly passed away much too soon.This episode originally aired in 2015: Dr. Berlin chats about pregnancy taboos such as sushi, sex, tanning, and more with beloved Los Angeles Obstetrician Dr. Jay...
Ep. 283 Motherhood After Pregnancy Loss – Nikki Spicer
Motherhood After Pregnancy Loss - Nikki SpicerNikki Spicer is a memoirist and mother of two. Nikki vulnerably shares her challenging journey of loss and perseverance after losing her first pregnancy at 38+ weeks.This podcast has been brought to you in part by LMNT...
Ep. 282 VBAC at Home – Danielle DuBoise
Danielle DuBoise, Co-founder of the plant-based organic company Sakara Life, discusses food as medicine and shares her two birth experiences; one hospital birth turned cesarean and one VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) at home.This podcast has been brought to you...











