Interview with Dr. Perez the OBGYN: High Risk Pregnancies, Genetic Screenings, & More!

In this episode, my friend Marta and I went over some important topics related to high risk pregnancies, genetic screenings, inductions, and more! Here are the questions we go over! 1. Let's talk about preconception visits. Are they necessary and what exactly does one entail? 2. Genetic screening tests - pros, cons, how invasive, what does it tell you? 3. High risk pregnancies - why you do NST's? What else do you do during a high risk pregnancy? 4. Pros and cons of induction? 5. How are OB's trained? What kind of places do you all work? 6. How do you find a provider who you can trust? Prenatal care feeling tricky to navigate? My FREE 45 Minute Workshop will teach you what to expect, educate you about important tests and procedures, and ensure you're making the most of your prenatal care! Have an even better birth! CLICK HERE to learn more about our online birth classes that will help you feel prepared and in control - no matter how you deliver. And be sure to follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram to join our community of over half a million for education, tips, and solidarity on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum! About Dr. Marta Perez Dr. Marta Perez is a practicing OB-GYN in Jacksonville, Florida. In addition to a busy practice taking care of women of all ages, delivering babies, and performing surgery, she enjoys spending time with her fiance and puppy, running, yoga, cooking, reading, and creating educational content for my IG to help women live their happiest, healthiest lives. You can learn more about Marta here: Instagram: @Marta Perez Website: drmartaperez.com Sponsor Mommy Knows Best empowers all moms with the tools and resources necessary to give your newborn the best start in life! From an assortment of delicious lactation cookies to supplements and beyond, their products contain all natural herbal remedies traditionally and effectively used for generations to treat low milk supply. Whether you're a new mom or a pro, Mommy Knows Best gives you plenty of options, all of which are created with the health and safety of both baby and mom in mind. Plus, I'm really excited to tell you they just added a new gluten and dairy free lactation cookie mix this week! Use code: LIESEL10 to get 10% off all Mommy Knows Best products valid at MommyKnowsBest.com !