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The Village Talks is a space for honest, grounded conversations about the journey into parenthood — from preconception to postpartum and early parenting.Hosted by Dr. Brittany and Dr.
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Jaw Pain & TMJ in Pregnancy: Causes, Pelvic Floor Connection & Relief (opens the original)
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Welcome to a space where physiology meets lived experience. On this episode of The Village Talks podcast, hosts Dr. Jamie and Dr. Brittany dive deep into an often overlooked pregnancy symptom: jaw pain, clenching, teeth grinding, and TMJ tension. Many expectant parents experience new or worsening jaw tightness and assume it’s just something they have to deal with until birth. In this episode, we break down why rising relaxin levels impact the temporomandibular joint, how stress and posture play
Shortness of Breath in Pregnancy: Causes, Rib Mechanics & Relief (opens the original)
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Welcome to a space where physiology meets lived experience. On this episode of The Village Talks podcast, hosts Dr. Jamie and Dr. Brittany tackle a very common and often alarming pregnancy symptom: shortness of breath, chest tightness, and feeling unable to take a full, deep breath. When you can't catch your breath, it can feel scary. But once red flags are ruled out by your OB or midwife, the cause is very often mechanical and musculoskeletal. This deep dive breaks down how growing baby organs
Pregnancy Carpal Tunnel & Hand Numbness: Causes and Relief (opens the original)
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Welcome to a space where physiology meets lived experience. On this episode of The Village Talks podcast, hosts Dr. Jamie and Dr. Brittany dive deep into a very specific and common issue during pregnancy: carpal tunnel symptoms, hand numbness, tingling, and wrist pain. Many expectant parents are told that hand numbness and swelling are just things they have to live with until birth, but that is simply not true. This episode breaks down the physiological causes behind upper-extremity nerve irrita
The Fourth Trimester Reality: Postpartum Doula Insights ft. Rachel Bulow | The Village Talks (opens the original)
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Welcome to a space where physiology meets lived experience. On this episode of The Village Talks podcast, hosts Brittany Rojo and Dr. Jamie are joined by guest expert Rachel Bulow . Rachel is a postpartum doula, BRM pro, and perinatal yoga instructor who spends her days supporting families through the raw reality of bringing baby home. Most families spend months planning for birth, but very little time preparing for what happens once they arrive home. This conversation breaks down how to set bou
Is Your Doctor Gaslighting You? Red Flags vs. Green Flags in Healthcare (opens the original)
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Ever walked out of a doctor's appointment feeling entirely invisible, dismissed, or rushed? In this episode of The Village Talks , Dr. Jaimy and Dr. Brittany break down the absolute red flags and green flags you need to watch out for when choosing your healthcare team. We talk about the reality of the managed care complex, why "you're just pregnant" or "it's just your hormones" is an unacceptable answer to your physical pain, and how to spot a provider with an ego problem. This episode is for an
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