Best Preterm Birth Podcasts (2026)

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How Crisis Conditions Shape Preterm Birth 4:23

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17d ago4:23

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Dr. Charafeddine explains why parental mental health is not “extra”—it’s part of the care plan. Babies need nurturing caregivers to thrive, and caregivers need psychological, emotional, and social support to provide that care. While robust services like counseling, home visits, and referral pathways are often limited, costly, or inaccessible in fra…

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John Newnham on the national prevention of preterm birth programme in Australia 34:40

22d ago34:40

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It is our last episode of 2025! Sarah and Ben discuss the December issue which covers a plethora of topics including COP30 and the links between the climate emergency and women's health, the use of paracetamol in pregnancy, the care of pregnant and breastfeeding women in contact with the criminal legal system, and original research on ovarian and c…

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Healthy Access To Tech 14:10

9d ago14:10

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We cannot throw everything in front of our kids without boundaries. They have computers, phones, games and TV, but should they. Thank you for another great season. We will be back in February!!! Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app Check out: Dangers with giving kids smart phones Tools for screen time…

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Unhealthy Habits Of Unhealthy Kids 18:22

13d ago18:22

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A lot of people are ignoring the kids they are creating, let's stop that. Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/ TikTok: @chanbepoddin Instagram @Theczywmbpodcast X @theczywmbpod #parentinginabetterway #cozywomb #thekids https://www.youtube.com/@chanp…

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SOFT MARKER SERIES: "What is echogenic bowel?" 20:02

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PREGNANCY QUESTIONS ANSWERED! Curious what the finding of echogenic bowel means during your ultrasound? Take the time to learn more about this soft marker, and how to ask the appropriate questions to your provider, from a board certified OB/GYN and High Risk Pregnancy Doctor. WATCH FULL EPISODE CLICK HERE to learn more about a high-risk pregnancy o…

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Kids Learning With Disabilities 12:14

16d ago12:14

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Unfortunately this president is pushing children with Disabilities out of public schools, but where does that leave them or their parents? Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/ TikTok: @chanbepoddin Instagram @Theczywmbpodcast X @theczywmbpod #parent…

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Turning Tires into a Valuable Energy Resource 5:03

17d ago5:03

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In this episode, we talk with Joseph Zeaiter, professor at the American University of Beirut (Baha and Walid Bassatne Department of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Energy), whose team is working to reframe tire waste as a resource. His latest research explores a practical, scalable idea: using an inexpensive mineral-based catalyst—a nickel- and c…

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How Far Can AI Go in Medicine? 6:10

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As a young pathologist, Riyad El-Khoury spent long days hunched over a microscope—an intense, repetitive craft where fatigue is part of the job. Today, as associate professor of pathology and head of the Muhieddine Al-Ahdab Neuromuscular Diagnostic Laboratory at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), he’s helping push pathology i…

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Can Collective Recovery Endure? 5:14

17d ago5:14

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What happens when a disaster hits—and the state can’t (or won’t) respond? In this episode, urban studies professor Mona Harb, co-founder of the Beirut Urban Lab at the American University of Beirut, takes us inside Beirut’s post–port explosion recovery through the lens of “urban commoning”: the collective creation, repair, and shared management of …

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Do You Want Them Self Sufficient ? 30:29

18d ago30:29

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I want mines to be. So I let them know how their behavior says more than words. The lack there of or the laziness when they are capable of better. We cannot do everything for them and then wonder why they can't keep a job? Why no relationship last with them in their 30's? Why they pick horrible friends to hang with? Why do they make unintelligent d…

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Dr. Ramkumar Menon on the New Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center 33:53

18d ago33:53

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Dr. Ramkumar Menon, professor and director of the division of basic and translational research in obstetrics and gynecology at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and one of two principal investigators at the new March of Dimes Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center, discusses his career and focus at the PRC: pregnancy-on-a…

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Dr. Catherine Spong on the New Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center 38:03

18d ago38:03

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Dr. Catherine Spong, professor and chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and one of two principal investigators at the new March of Dimes Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center, discusses her career, research, and focus at the PRC: examining how nutrition, socioeconomic factors, th…

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Pregnancy Over 40: A Midwifery Perspective on AMA Care 45:37

19d ago45:37

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In this episode of The Homebirth Midwife Podcast, Sarah and Charli explore advanced maternal age care for pregnancies over 40, unpacking what the data actually says about risk while keeping the conversation grounded and compassionate. They explain the difference between absolute and relative risk, discuss maternal and neonatal considerations, and h…

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Bring Good Manners Back 19:47

20d ago19:47

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Good manners do not start in the classroom with teachers and assistant principles and principles. Good manners start at home with parents, aunts, uncles siblings and grandparents. As parents, we sometimes forget that we are our children's first teachers, and if we want them to be better people in the world when we are not around we have to set the …

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Cameras Should Be In The Classroom's 12:08

23d ago12:08

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We need to see everything and proof of what's going on. Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/ TikTok: @chanbepoddin Instagram @Theczywmbpodcast X @theczywmbpod #parentinginabetterway #cozywomb #thekids https://www.youtube.com/@chanpods https://www.ch…

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"What if I'm having twins?" 18:58

24d ago18:58

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PREGNANCY QUESTIONS ANSWERED! Have you ever wondered how twins become twins? What is the difference between identical and fraternal twins? Learn more about this and how to talk to your OB provider regarding twins. WATCH FULL EPISODE Also, there are so many high-risk topics! Check out these amazing modules to learn all there is to know about common …

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Adult School Monitors 7:57

27d ago7:57

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The idea of hall monitors is a start but what about... Adult Monitors. Yeah lets talk about that... Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/ TikTok: @chanbepoddin Instagram @Theczywmbpodcast X @theczywmbpod #parentinginabetterway #cozywomb #thekids http…

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BOARD EXAM SERIES: "What is your next step in management?" 4:46

28d ago4:46

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BOARD QUESTIONS ANSWERED! Prepare for your oral board exams with confidence. This series will help to break down questions to help you best answer them in an organized form. Whether you're just starting or in need of more practice, this series will help you with strengthening your communication skills and learning how to structure clear and concise…

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BOARD EXAM SERIES: "How do you manage ...?" 3:00

28d ago3:00

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BOARD QUESTIONS ANSWERED! Prepare for your oral board exams with confidence. This series will help to break down questions to help you best answer them in an organized form. Whether you're just starting or in need of more practice, this series will help you with strengthening your communication skills and learning how to structure clear and concise…

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BOARD EXAM SERIES: "What is your differential diagnosis?" 4:18

28d ago4:18

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BOARD QUESTIONS ANSWERED! Prepare for your oral board exams with confidence. This series will help to break down questions to help you best answer them in an organized form. Whether you're just starting or in need of more practice, this series will help you with strengthening your communication skills and learning how to structure clear and concise…

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SOFT MARKER SERIES: "What is a choroid plexus cyst (CPC)?" 18:41

28d ago18:41

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PREGNANCY QUESTIONS ANSWERED! Curious what the finding of a choroid plexus cyst (CPC) means during your ultrasound? Take the time to learn more about this soft marker, and how to ask the appropriate questions to your provider, from a board certified OB/GYN and High Risk Pregnancy Doctor. WATCH FULL EPISODE CLICK HERE to learn more about a high-risk…

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Cyberbullying Starts At Home 18:11

1M ago18:11

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Parenting is teamwork. You have to be in your kids business at home. In their phones, games, history on devices, pictures and group chats. If I pay bills in here and legally are in charge to protect you. let me see !!!!!!! Your child is channeling negative energy through words, intimidation and their personality when you aren't around. Follow us on…

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17: Transforming Osteoporosis Detection 42:55

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IBEX Innovations Ltd is a bone health company specialising in early diagnosis of osteoporosis, and has received support from both Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria, and Health Innovation Network South London, as part of South London’s FemTech Accelerator 2023 cohort. In this episode Programme Manager, Iain Taylor, who provided coaching…

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Olivia's Home Birth Story: A First-Time Mom's Experience with Hearth and Home 39:33

1M ago39:33

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In this very special episode, Sarah interviews Olivia, a first-time mom who shares her warm, joyful, and honest story of choosing and experiencing a home birth. Olivia walks listeners through her decision to switch to midwifery care, her smooth but emotionally complex pregnancy, and her fast, powerful labor supported by loved ones. She describes th…

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Help Kids Struggling Academically 5:43

1M ago5:43

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There are too many kids in middle school in high school who cannot read and understand what they are reading. We have to help children with the basics and we have to be honest about how our children are struggling academically at home first. Once your child gets in a classroom and that teacher has to let you know that they are struggling academical…

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#012 - Dr. Andrew Beverstock - Exploring Neonatal Nutrition: The Role of Urinary Sodium 32:44

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In this episode, Dr. Andrew Beverstock discusses his research on urinary sodium and its relationship with growth in preterm neonates. He shares insights into the importance of sodium for neonatal growth, the methodology of his study, and the unexpected results that challenge existing literature. The conversation also touches on his diverse medical …

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Kids In School with Adult Responsibilities 25:27

1M ago25:27

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I have always felt bad for kids that were talked to like adults... Kids who had to watch their siblings after school instead of hanging or playing with friends. Kids who had to cook because their parent got off at 10 pm. They are children!!!! Stop. Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app https://www.bonf…

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#011 - Dr. Sidney Zven’s Research on Addressing Food Insecurity in Military Families 36:35

1M ago36:35

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In this episode, Dr. Sidney Zven shares his unique journey from a civil engineering career to becoming a neonatology fellow at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. He discusses his experiences with food insecurity among military families, particularly focusing on WIC enrollment challenges and the impact of stigma and misinformation. Dr. Zven highli…

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The Kids Are Still Behind From " Covid" 21:18

1M ago21:18

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They are... The kids cannot read. The kids cannot do basic math. The parents were never parenting. Are we all ready to be honest? Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/ TikTok: @chanbepoddin Instagram @Theczywmbpodcast X @theczywmbpod #parentinginabet…

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IUD Decisions & Navigating an Early Diagnosis of Pelvic Organ Prolapse 24:26

1M ago24:26

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EPISODE 35: The Second of Two Birth Stories Join me for part two with Alayna to learn about her second pregnancy, where she felt more empowered to speak up and navigated the diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse at a very young age. Guest: Alayna Ford Helpful Links: Learn Pelvic Floor Workouts with The Vagina Whisperer (Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist…

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Collaborative Learning Is Smarter 7:34

1M ago7:34

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Children would learn faster and better when other children are doing something they need to know how to do. When children interact with one another, they learn on a deeper level than when an adult is trying to tell them something. The one thing I do like about social media right now is so many different cultures of teachers are teaching math in a d…

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Dr. Lynne Sykes on A New Link Between Blood Type and Preterm Birth 39:03

2M ago39:03

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Dr. Lynne Sykes, co-director of the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Imperial College London, discusses her new paper detailing links between a woman’s blood type and her risk of spontaneous preterm birth depending on her gynecological and obstetrical history.By March of Dimes

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Two Births, Two Very Different Experiences: Kelly's Birth Stories 39:31

2M ago39:31

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In this heartfelt episode, Sarah interviews Kelly, a two-time Hearth and Home Midwifery client, who shares the stories of her two very different births. Kelly describes her long first labor that ultimately led to an empowered hospital transfer, where the skills and confidence she gained through midwifery care helped her advocate for herself and her…

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"What is a preterm birth?" 7:08

2M ago7:08

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PREGNANCY QUESTIONS ANSWERED! Did you know that the premature birth rate is 10% in the United States, and of that approximately 50% are what we call spontaneous preterm births? Take the time to learn some quick facts and important questions to ask your provider if you have had a prior spontaneous preterm birth from a board certified OB/GYN and High…

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Coding, Trade Skills and Keys To Entrepreneurship 7:59

2M ago7:59

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The kids today will be in a digital world with money and investments more than ever. We have to start teaching them a lot earlier. Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/ TikTok: @chanbepoddin Instagram @Theczywmbpodcast X @theczywmbpod #parentinginabe…

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16: Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement - Place of Birth 25:25

2M ago25:25

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Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria’s Patient Safety Collaborative is a delivery partner for the NHS National Patient Safety Strategy. The Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement Programme forms part of this work, which includes improving the outcomes for preterm babies born less than 34 weeks gestation. In this episode, our Programme …

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Teaching Kids To Emotionally Regulate 10:13

2M ago10:13

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Your kids are outside acting up because their reactions haven't been talked through by you. Talk, Listen and watch your kids. Daily. Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/ TikTok: @chanbepoddin Instagram @Theczywmbpodcast X @theczywmbpod #parentingina…

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NCC's Blueprint for Climate Resilience 4:17

2M ago4:17

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At COP30, we look to places that have lived with heat for millennia. AUB Nature Conservation Center director Yaser Abunnasr explains how Middle Eastern indigenous knowledge—embedded in architecture, agriculture, and social norms—can guide fair, practical climate action. We spotlight NCC’s Med Trails project and a “local first, scale out” model that…

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Native Beach Microbes Against Oil Spills 4:45

2M ago4:45

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Environmental microbiologist Darine Salam explains why boosting native beach microbes (biostimulation) often cleans coastlines faster and with fewer side effects than chemicals or lab-engineered “superbugs.” Her team’s work shows how sampling first and dosing nutrients wisely lets nature do the heavy lifting.…

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Saving Artifacts with Algorithms 4:14

2M ago4:14

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After the 2020 Beirut port blast, curator-archaeologist Nadine Panayot led a tech-enabled rescue at AUB’s Archaeological Museum—digitizing archives, virtually reconstructing shattered Roman glass, and scanning sites across Lebanon. She shares how community collaboration, ethical digitization, and practical tools are building resilient heritage syst…

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Turning a Phone Camera into a 3D Mapper 4:28

2M ago4:28

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AUB’s Daniel Asmar explains MGSO, a new system that turns a single phone camera into a real-time 3D mapper. It builds dense, photorealistic maps at ~30 fps using “Gaussian splats,” enabling AR, robotics, and everyday apps without special sensors.

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Are You Failing As A Parent? 26:16

2M ago26:16

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Parenting is trial and error... It is a mirror reflection of what work you haven't done and what work you need to do. Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/ TikTok: @chanbepoddin Instagram @Theczywmbpodcast X @theczywmbpod #parentinginabetterway #cozy…

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Pain & Feeling Dismissed With Pubic Symphysis Diastasis 30:28

2M ago30:28

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EPISODE 34: The First of Two Birth Stories Join me as I visit with Alayna about her teen pregnancy, how she experienced a rare complication called pubic symphysis diastasis, and how she advocated to be heard. Guest: Alayna Ford Helpful Links: NIH Article on Pubic Symphysis Diastasis https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8198205/ Learn Pelvic Flo…

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Teachers Were Brought Into a Burnt Out Situation 19:53

2M ago19:53

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Everyone knows that the school system is not working for the kids and it’s not working for the teachers. But every state wants to Band-Aid the issue. In this episode, I discussed the fact that teachers are burnt out from the process of teaching and the lack of support because they were brought into a system That has already been burnt out. The way …

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Tatjana Gibbons and Devon Evans on Endometriosis care guidelines and national action plans 40:22

2M ago40:22

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Sonia and Sarah join Ben to discuss the third edition of The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, a special issue focusing on Endometriosis. The team highlight key pieces of content including an essay on endometriosis care from a person with lived experience, an insight on the future of menopause research, and two early research papers…

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Melodie and Wes Return: A Second Home Birth with Hearth and Home 40:58

2M ago40:58

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In this episode, midwife Sarah McClure welcomes back Melodie and Wes to share the story of their second home birth with Hearth and Home Midwifery. Melodie describes a calm yet powerful pregnancy and an incredibly fast two-and-a-half-hour labor that culminated in the birth of their son. The couple contrasts the warmth, relationship-based care of the…

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Free School Lunch 21:48

2M ago21:48

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What is the problem? Most of our food isn’t real, do y'all know how much food Americans toss on a daily basis!?! Americans throw out so much food daily. Businesses toss food at the end of the day... Why can't the government make sure kids in schools have free lunch? It has to be because they just don't want to. Enjoy Chan on the mic and supporting …

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Teaching The Power Of Studying Competition 11:10

2M ago11:10

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Hidden Strengths of Studying Competition for Ultimate Success should be taught in school. But its not so you have to teach your kids at home. Use board games Team games Games at barbecues Follow us on Chan & Pods channel Subscribe to the show on YT and on your podcast app https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-chanbepoddin-spot/ TikTok: @chanbepoddin In…

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Reprise - Episode 244: New Labor Guidance Part 3 15:25

2M ago15:25

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This episode discusses the new ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline 8 on labor and delivery. (Originally released February 2024) Twitter: @creogsovercoff1 Instagram: @creogsovercoffee Facebook: www.facebook.com/creogsovercoffee Website: www.creogsovercoffee.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/creogsovercoffee Visit www.acog.org to learn more about the CREOG N…

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Reprise - Episode 242: New Labor Guidance Part 2 17:47

2M ago17:47

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This episode discusses the ACOG Clinical Practice Guideline 8 and the first stage of labor. (Originally released February 2024) Twitter: @creogsovercoff1 Instagram: @creogsovercoffee Facebook: www.facebook.com/creogsovercoffee Website: www.creogsovercoffee.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/creogsovercoffee Visit www.acog.org to learn more about the CREO…