Pregnancy Matters is your trusted source for evidence-based information on high-risk pregnancy and maternal health. Brought to you by experts in maternal-fetal medicine, each episode breaks down complex topics, dispels myths, and helps you stay informed and confident throughout your pregnancy journey.
Pregnancy Matters
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Podcast Overview
Pregnancy Matters is your trusted source for evidence-based information on high-risk pregnancy and maternal health. Brought to you by experts in maternal-fetal medicine, each episode breaks down complex topics, dispels myths, and helps you stay informed and confident throughout your pregnancy journey.
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1/26/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 14, 2026
Understanding PPROM After Viability
What happens if your water breaks too early in pregnancy? In this episode of Pregnancy Matters, host Dr. Hillary Hosier is joined by maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Sarah Osmundson to discuss preterm prelabor rupture of membranes (PPROM) after viability. They explain what PPROM is, the symptoms to watch for, how it's diagnosed, and what treatment and monitoring may look like in the hospital. They also discuss the factors that guide decisions about continuing the pregnancy versus delivery, potential risks for both the pregnant person and baby, and ways families can prepare for what can be an unexpected and emotional experience. Whether you've been diagnosed with PPROM, are supporting a loved one, or simply want to better understand this pregnancy complication, this episode provides expert, evidence-based guidance to help you navigate the journey with confidence. For additional resources, visit highriskpregnancyinfo.org and check out our PPROM fact sheet linked here.
May 26, 2026
Perinatal Mental Health
In this episode of Pregnancy Matters from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, host Dr. Alex Juusela is joined by maternal-fetal medicine specialists Dr. Emily Miller and Dr. Adam Lewkowitz for an important conversation about perinatal mental health. Together, they discuss perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including depression, anxiety, OCD, and postpartum psychosis, which affect up to 1 in 5 pregnant and postpartum people and are highly treatable. The discussion explores why mental health is a foundational part of pregnancy care, the potential risks of untreated mental health conditions for both parent and fetus, and why medication adjustments during pregnancy may sometimes be necessary without meaning treatment has failed. They also discuss the importance of not stopping medications abruptly, shared decision-making with healthcare professionals, psychotherapy, postpartum planning and support, breastfeeding considerations, and reducing stigma around seeking help. Additional resources: Postpartum Support International National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (24/7): 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
April 28, 2026
Gestational Diabetes: What to Expect and What You Can Control
In this Pregnancy Matters episode from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, host Dr. Anna Staniczenko talks with maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Maisa Feghali and certified diabetes care and education specialist/registered dietitian Disha Gandhi about gestational diabetes (GDM). They explain how GDM is typically diagnosed after 20 weeks, why placental hormones increase insulin resistance, and why it can occur even with a healthy lifestyle. The discussion covers what happens after diagnosis, including checking blood sugars four times daily, weekly review for trends, nutrition strategies (balanced meals, adequate carbohydrates, and adding protein), and when medications may be needed, with insulin as a preferred option. They review risks of uncontrolled blood sugar for baby and mother, pregnancy monitoring (ultrasound and possible non-stress tests), and emphasize GDM is common, manageable, and not a personal failure.
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