All Things Pregnancy—Before, During, and After—with Dr. Adam Verhoef

Dr. Adam Verhoef joins us for an incredible conversation about maternal health. From preparing for pregnancy to postpartum care, we talk about it all. Some of the highlights include:

• Healthy habits to adopt before you're pregnant
• Tips for newly pregnant moms
• Keeping baby & you safe during pregnancy
• Nutrition and exercise
• Preparing for labor
• Importance of having a provider you trust
• Postpartum support 

and more!

Episode Notes & Links

• CDC: Planning for Pregnancy (Webpage in English & Spanish)
• CDC Pregnancy Planner PDF

Get to know and listen to more from Dr. Verhoef:
Season 2, Episode 5
Men's Health Month with Max Starlin, PA-C & Dr. Adam Verhoef

Chapters

• 1:20 Healthy Habits Before Pregnancy
• 4:56 First Trimester
• 8:15 Vaginal Bleeds & Miscarriage
• 11:07 Exercise
• 13:45 Nutrition
• 15:49 Checking Up on Mom & Baby
• 18:48 Preparing for Labor & Delivery (Best Case Scenario)
• 22:43 Pelvic Floor Therapy
• 24:13 Inductions
• 30:22 Delivery Positions
• 31:47 Postpartum Care
• 37:33 Communication with Your Provider
• 38:03 Adam's Hot Take: Trust
• 40:38 Returning to Sexual Activity
• 41:44 Postpartum Exercise
• 42:58 Postpartum Pelvic Floor Therapy
• 43:56 How many babies have you delivered?
• 44:58 A Memorable Delivery