Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health

About Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health

Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health is a podcast bringing you access to leading doctors who answer questions they wish you would ask. From routine care to rare conditions, our physicians offer tips to navigate medical decisions and build a healthier future.

Publisher

Novant Health

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Aug 2024

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

121 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Navigating Postpartum with Confidence

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/739df150b50d2d1a80c6742629985b93_Generic.jpg) The baby has arrived, but your own recovery and transition are just beginning. The fourth trimester can be a beautiful, exhausting and sometimes overwhelming time as new parents adjust to life with a newborn while their bodies, emotions and identities are changing, too. In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, certified nurse midwife Sharon Varner shares what new parents should know about those first weeks and months after birth. We’ll talk about physical recovery, feeding and sleep, emotional changes, postpartum warning signs and the importance of asking for help. Sharon also shares why postpartum care is about much more than checking on the baby. It’s about making sure the person who gave birth is supported, heard and cared for, too. Whether you’re preparing for your first baby or navigating the fourth trimester again, this conversation offers practical guidance, reassurance and a reminder that you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Learn more about Sharon Varner, CNM (https://nh.team/4iCj7PL)

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Getting Ready for Baby: A Midwife's Third Trimester Guide

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/167e5194bb27b7aa6369adf727364471_Generic.jpg) Learn more about changes you can expert in the third trimester, Braxton Hicks contractions and signs of labor. Jessica Bentley, a certified nurse midwife, also discusses prenatal care in the final weeks of pregnancy. Learn more about Jessica Bentley, CNM (https://nh.team/3Vr9iKK)

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Feeling Baby Move? A Midwife Explains the Second Trimester

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/592f5fca8029a3900de802c329fd3339_Generic.jpg) When will my baby start moving, what tests will I need, and how should I prepare? Ginny Gaulden, a certified nurse midwife at Novant Health, walks through the typical second trimester timeline and practical next steps. The episode emphasizes reassurance, when to seek evaluation, and small steps that make the third trimester and postpartum period easier to manage. Learn more about Ginny Gaulden, CNM (https://nh.team/4h6yBKL)

Who has been a guest on Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Emily Ellington
• John Mason
• Dr John Mason
• Dr Michael Perttunen
• George Waits

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 12 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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