Informed Pregnancy Podcast

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1. Ep. 524 Adapting Through Three Births with Mackenzie Hyduke

   22 Oct 2026 · 48 min · Episode 524

   Military spouse and stay-at-home mom Mackenzie Hyduke discusses her three pregnancy and birth experiences including learning to advocate for yourself, building your village, and learning adaptability when very little…

2. Ep. 523 Chiropractic Care for Mothers & Babies with Dr. Estefania Magallanes

   15 Oct 2026 · 29 min · Episode 523

   After witnessing her first births while shadowing an obstetrician, Dr. Estefania Magallanes came away thinking she may not want to have children at all. She joins the podcast to discuss her path to caring for pregnant…

3. Ep. 522 Hyperemesis Gravidarum with Marlena Fejzo

   8 Oct 2026 · 33 min · Episode 522

   After her own experience with hypermesis gravidarum, clinical professor and leading researcher Marlena Fejzo discusses her own pregnancies and how she built on her own background in genetics and women's studies to find…

4. Ep. 521 After Birth with Kea-Sophie Stack

   1 Oct 2026 · 34 min · Episode 520

   Kea-Sophie Stack had a clear vision for an unmedicated hospital birth. After preparing with hypnobirthing, essential oils, meditation and more, she returns to discuss how the birth of her first baby at 41 actually…

5. Ep. 520 Before Birth with Kea-Sophie Stack

   24 Sep 2026 · 39 min · Episode 520

   Wellness practitioner Kea-Sophie Stack discusses her search for healing and profound personal growth along with preparations for her first baby at age 41. Connect with the guest: @kea_sophie_ keasophie.com Grow…

6. Ep. 519 Genetics, IVF, & Motherhood with Jennifer Veatch

   17 Sep 2026 · 28 min · Episode 519

   Jennifer Veatch shares her story of making it through through two years of genetic testing and IVF before arriving where she is today, in her third trimester getting ready to meet her baby. Connect with the guest:…

7. Ep. 518 Yoga & Mindful Motherhood with Liberté Chan

   10 Sep 2026 · 27 min · Episode 518

   Liberté Chan is a former competitive figure skater, longtime television meteorologist, and devoted student of yoga. She's navigating postpartum life and turning an unexpected connection with her daughter into a brand…

8. Ep. 517 Change of Plan with Kayce-Perkins Katz

   3 Sep 2026 · 41 min · Episode 517

   Kayce-Perkins Katz went into pregnancy with a pretty common birth plan in mind. As things progressed, her view changed as she considered what her body was actually capable of and unexpected circumstances arose.…

9. Ep. 516 Doing It All with Sarah Olin

   27 Aug 2026 · 42 min · Episode 516

   Even after of years practicing and teaching mindfulness and self care, Sarah Olin's preparedness for the emotional and physical demands of motherhood was challenged in many ways. Connect with the guest:…

10. Ep. 515 After Baby #4 with Kara Sutton

    20 Aug 2026 · 49 min · Episode 482

    Kara Sutton returns to the podcast to tell the story of the planned home birth of her fourth baby. Connect with the guest: @ikaraboutyou alwaysfriday.com Grow with us on IP+! Informed Pregnancy Media presents two…

11. Ep. 514 Before Baby #4 with Kara Sutton

    13 Aug 2026 · 31 min · Episode 514

    Kara Sutton returns to the podcast to share about the preparations leading up to the planned home birth of her fourth baby. Connect with the guest: @ikaraboutyou alwaysfriday.com Grow with us on IP+! Informed…

12. Ep. 513 Cesarean Birth with Dr. Nathan Fox

    6 Aug 2026 · 50 min · Episode 513

    Board certified obstetrician and maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. Nathan Fox has made a career helping women navigate routine and high risk pregnancies, delivering thousands of babies and tackling the most…

13. Ep. 512 The Fourth Trimester with Eboni Nash

    30 Jul 2026 · 33 min · Episode 512

    How can society better support people during life's most vulnerable moments? After working in justice centered philanthropy, motherhood unexpectedly changed things for Eboni Nash. She's the director of development at…

14. Ep. 511 Identity in Fatherhood with David Arell

    23 Jul 2026 · 41 min · Episode 511

    Few men are prepared for the identity shifts when becoming a father. Father of two and executive coach David Arell returns to the podcast to explore mindset shifts, unexpected grief, changing relationships, and lessons…

15. Ep. 510 Preparation Matters with Nina Spears

    16 Jul 2026 · 42 min · Episode 513

    Nina Spears is a baby planner, doula, educator, and founder of Baby Chick who works with pregnant and postpartum people. She discusses why preparation matters but control is an illusion, including one of the most…

16. Ep. 509 Therapeutic Movement for Pain and Pregnancy with Jessica Jennings

    10 Jul 2026 · 40 min · Episode 509

    What if back pain, pelvic pain, disconnection from your body, exhaustion, and anxiety aren't things you just have to live with? Jessica Jennings of MaYoga discusses her philosophy and how therapeutic movement and…

17. Ep. 508 Oral Health During Pregnancy with Dr. Bernard Baseri

    1 Jul 2026 · 30 min · Episode 506

    LA based dentist and father of four Dr. Bernard Baseri explains the links between oral care and pregnancy and why dental care before, during, and after pregnancy is important. Connect with the guest: @drbaseri…

18. Ep. 507 Connecting Deeply with Kelly Meehan

    25 Jun 2026 · 30 min · Episode 507

    Kelly Meehan grew up as a highly sensitive child in a household shaped by caregiving and uncertainty. After surviving one traumatic birth, she found healing through a second birth and now works to help people connect…

19. Ep. 506 Reliquishing Control with Parul Somani Part 2

    18 Jun 2026 · 42 min · Episode 504

    In part two of her story, Parul Somani returns to discuss how her life changed dramatically after giving birth for the second time, after a seemingly perfect Cesarean birth. Connect with the guest: @pdsomani…

20. Ep. 505 Relinquishing Control with Parul Somani Part 1

    11 Jun 2026 · 37 min · Episode 505

    With an elite education and a high powered career, careful planner Parul Somani discusses pregnancy, motherhood, and what happens when control slips out of reach. Connect with the guest: @pdsomani LinkedIn…

21. Ep. 504 Trusting Instincts with Lia Butler

    4 Jun 2026 · 35 min · Episode 504

    Former nurse Lia Butler found herself fighting to be heard in her own journey to motherhood. She discusses learning a powerful lesson about trusting instincts and advocating for oneself during pregnancy. Connect with…

22. Ep. 503 No Warning with Zuleyma Santos

    28 May 2026 · 36 min · Episode 503

    What if the biggest threat to your health didn't come with a warning? Mother of two Zuleyma Santos had a pregnancy and postpartum journey that suddenly turned life altering, testing her strength and instincts. Connect…

23. Ep. 502: Three Different Births with Emilia Davis

    28 May 2026 · 37 min · Episode 502

    Originally from Sweden, Emilia Davis discusses her three dramatically different birth experiences: a highly medicalized first delivery, a planned home birth with a midwife, and going nearly 42 weeks with her third baby…

24. Ep. 501: Unexpected Turns with Brisa Mahoney

    28 May 2026 · 43 min · Episode 501

    Los Angeles born naturopathic doctor Brisa Mahoney has a passion for fertility and pregnancy care. Things became deeply personal when her own journey required her to rethink her entire approach as her pregnancy went…

25. Ep. 500 The Unexpected with Dr. Elliot Berlin Part 2

    21 May 2026 · 41 min · Episode 501

    In a special 500th episode, Dr. Berlin opens up personally to discuss a recent unexpected major medical episode with guest host Jenna Pastuszek. Connect with the host: @thejennap jennapastuszek.com Informed…

26. Ep. 500 The Unexpected with Dr. Elliot Berlin Part 1

    15 May 2026 · 37 min · Episode 500

    In a special 500th episode, Dr. Berlin opens up personally to discuss a recent unexpected major medical episode with guest host Jenna Pastuszek. Connect with the host: @thejennap jennapastuszek.com Grow with us on…

27. Ep. 499 Double Trouble with Sasha Bessonova

    19 Feb 2026 · 48 min · Episode 496

    Sasha Bessonova crossed continents, cultures, and different medical systems after growing up in Russia. Finding herself pregnant with identical twins in Los Angeles, her story is one of inherited birth trauma and late…

28. Ep. 498 Reclaiming Agency Through Birth with Jenna Konrady

    12 Feb 2026 · 33 min · Episode 496

    Adopted at birth, Jenna Konrady grew up with a strong sense of purpose and family. Now she's approaching birth in a way that's informed, intentional, and fully in charge. Her home birth story is a blue print for…

29. Ep. 497 Fitness in Pregnancy & Postpartum

    5 Feb 2026 · 45 min · Episode 497

    What if the way we prepare women for pregnancy, birth, and recovery is fundamentally broken? Alex Redelico and Dara Cook come together from two high performance worlds to challenge fear based narratives around…

30. Ep. 496 The Birth of Informed Pregnancy Media

    29 Jan 2026 · 33 min · Episode 496

    Today...I'm my own guest, and I wanted to share a bit about my personal story and the inspiration behind my work. Starting out in emergency medicine in New York City, I eventually moved into family centered care. From…

31. Ep. 495 Postpartum with Amanda Nordelius & John Russell

    22 Jan 2026 · 40 min · Episode 495

    After an unplanned home breech birth, international songwriting couple Amanda Nordelius and John Russell return to discuss the postpartum experience. Connect with the guests: gluten-freemusic.com Grow with us on…

32. Ep. 494 Navigating Toddler Behavior with Devon Kuntzman

    14 Jan 2026 · 45 min · Episode 494

    Intense meltdowns are part of the parenthood experience. As toddlers test our limits, our nervous systems activate and we begin wondering if we're terrible parents. Child development and child behavior specialist Devon…

33. Ep. 493 In Conversation with Esther Friedman Schwartz

    7 Jan 2026 · 39 min · Episode 496

    Globetrotting physician assistant and health tech entrepreneur Esther Friedman Schwartz discusses her rocky pregnancy journey. Connect with the guest: LinkedIn Grow with us on IP+! Informed Pregnancy Media presents…

34. Ep. 492 Introducing Growing with HeHe

    31 Dec 2025 · 35 min · Episode 492

    We have a brand new addition to the Informed Pregnancy family! This week on the podcast we have a special holiday audio preview of the first 3 episodes of Growing with HeHe. Or check out the full visual series here!…

35. Ep. 491 Introducing Growing with Garrett

    25 Dec 2025 · 38 min · Episode 491

    We have a brand new addition to the Informed Pregnancy family! Here's a special holiday audio preview of the first 3 episodes of Growing with Garrett. Or check out the full visual series here! Growing with Garrett is…

36. Ep. 490 Unexpected Harmony with Amanda Nordelius & John Russell

    17 Dec 2025 · 41 min · Episode 490

    International songwriting couple Amanda Nordelius and John Russell discuss their creative and home lives, including how they met on stage at Universal Studios and a surprising home breech birth. Connect with the…

37. Ep. 489 The Journey to Pregnancy with Carli Roth and Joshua Katz

    11 Dec 2025 · 49 min · Episode 489

    Carli Roth and Joshua Katz are expecting their first baby after a successful pregnancy with eggs retrieved before they even met. They discuss their journey to pregnancy and what inspired them to create a company based…

38. Ep. 488 All About Vaccines with Dr. Joel Warsh

    4 Dec 2025 · 42 min · Episode 488

    Dr. Joel Warsh is a Los Angeles based integrative pediatrician, speaker, and advocate for balanced discussions around children's health and vaccination. Combining conventional and holistic approaches, he recently…

39. Ep. 487 Love & Loss with Kristin Mundy

    26 Nov 2025 · 54 min · Episode 487

    Kristin Mundy is a doula and childbirth specialist with a focus on birth after loss. She's the host of the Rainbow Connection, a podcast for mothers who have experienced. This episode discusses topics that may be…

40. Ep. 486 Care for the Modern Mother with Margot Del Rey

    20 Nov 2025 · 46 min · Episode 486

    Margot Del Rey is a French born fashion veteran turned holistic postpartum and lactation specialist. After a transformative move to California, she founded Sisterhood, an integrative postpartum and motherhood support…

41. Ep. 485 Catching Up with Jenna Pastuszek

    13 Nov 2025 · 45 min · Episode 485

    Los Angeles based actor, singer, and mom of two Jenna Pastuszek discusses her experience with birth, motherhood, rehearsals, and what "break a leg" means to her. Connect with the guest: @thejennap jennapastuszek.com…

42. Ep. 484 Transformative Postpartum with Francesca Fondevila

    6 Nov 2025 · 32 min · Episode 484

    Francesca Fondevila is a postpartum care provider and the founder of Mother Bones, a boutique in home practice offering nourishment, bodywork, and ritual support for new moms. She discusses postpartum as not only a…

43. Ep. 483 Empowering Education in Childbirth with Sarah Lavonne

    29 Oct 2025 · 39 min · Episode 483

    Sarah Lavonne discusses her work as a registered nurse, childbirth educator, and the founder of BundleBirth , a global education company training nurses in physiological birth. Connect with the guest: @BundleBirth…

44. Ep. 482 Hormones and Perimenopause with Emilie McLain

    23 Oct 2025 · 47 min · Episode 482

    Nurse practitioner Emilie McLain joins the podcast to discuss her path to practicing midlife gynecology including how to understand and navigate the hormone shifts of perimenopause and beyond. Connect with the guest:…

45. Ep. 481 Genetics in Pregnancy Care with Dr. Dallas Reed

    16 Oct 2025 · 39 min · Episode 481

    Double board certified OBGYN and medical geneticist Dr. Dallas Reed joins the podcast to discuss a deeply personal family experience, how she's bridging obstetrics, pediatrics, and genetics, and what every parent to be…

46. Ep. 480 Twins with Lauren Gaba Flanagan

    9 Oct 2025 · 1 h 00 min · Episode 480

    Lauren Gaba Flanagan discusses the road to motherhood, how she learned more from TikTok than her doctor, and a surprise of twins for her second pregnancy. Connect with the guest: lgflanagan.com Informed Pregnancy…

47. Ep. 479 NICU Nutrition with Dr. Melinda Elliott

    2 Oct 2025 · 35 min · Episode 479

    Neonatologist and Chief Medical Officer of Prolacta Bioscience Dr. Melinda Elliott discusses nutritional care in the NICU, the high stakes decisions parents have to face, the differences between potential outcomes for…

48. Ep. 478 Collaborative Care with Sally Hayes

    25 Sep 2025 · 38 min · Episode 478

    What if your perinatal care team truly worked together? Prenatal bodyworker turned community builder Sally Hayes discusses Matrikas, a national network that she founded in order to connect birth community providers and…

49. Ep. 477 Aimee Carrero Returns

    18 Sep 2025 · 52 min · Episode 477

    A month after giving birth, actress Aimee Carrero reflects after allowing time to process the experience and she discusses what it's been like settling into motherhood. Start with the first of her three part pregnancy…

50. Ep. 476 Both Sides of Birth with Stephanie Entin

    11 Sep 2025 · 42 min · Episode 476

    Oklahoma City native Stephanie Entin has spent over 20 years in the birth space. She joins the podcast to discuss her work as a doula, dietician, prenatal yoga and meditation teacher, and birth photographer as well as…