This Could Change Your Pregnancy: The Surprising Science Behind A Healthy Baby AND Expert Advice Every Parent Should Hear With Dr. Sarah Pachtman

If you are pregnant or plan on it—you need to hear this.

What does it really take to support a healthy pregnancy and healthy fetus in today’s complex healthcare landscape? 

In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Sarah Pachtman, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist and OB-GYN, to uncover the evidence-based essentials every parent, provider, and educator needs to know.

💡 Did you know?

• Nearly 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. is born preterm

• Up to 8% of pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes, which—when undiagnosed—can significantly impact both maternal and fetal health

This conversation dives deep into the clinical insights and human truths behind pregnancy, exploring how we can improve outcomes through self-advocacy, healthcare education, and whole-person wellness.

🎯 You’ll uncover:

✅ Key fetus milestones in each trimester
🚩 Early warning signs something may be wrong

🧪 The most important prenatal tests and screenings 

👣 Placenta truths—what this vital organ really does and why it’s so important to monitor

🧠 How the fetal brain develops—and what influences it most

❌ Debunking common pregnancy myths that could be impacting maternal and fetal health

Whether you're a healthcare provider, a parent-to-be, or someone passionate about mental health, physical health, and innovative healthcare, this episode delivers actionable insights for real-world impact. It underscores the significance of self-advocacy, mental and physical health awareness, and holistic wellness in making healthcare decisions. 

Learn more about Dr. Sarah Pachtman at HealthyMamaDoc.com and on Instagram & TikTok @HealthyMamaDoc

🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today’s complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes.

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