Gyn & Tonic

Episode 12!! We made it friends - the last episode of season one!Supraja and Sara reflect on the  whirlwind that has been starting a bestie+medical podcast while giving you the breakdown on all  aspects of preconception.What to talk to your doctor about, how long is normal to try, how to try. We have all the tips.... and don't worry we'll be back for an even better season two! Lots in store.

Everything you need to know about being postpartum with our very first guest! Pavi is an amazing momma of two, and also happens to be Supraja's sister and Sara's patient! Here is the realest account of the postpartum experience from postpartum bodies, sex after babies, postpartum depression and anxiety , breastfeeding,  and the horrors of a yeast infections with a recent vaginal laceration - yikes (spoiler: she survived friends).Listen up 

Will your doctor force you to induce your labor and have your baby? OR can YOU force them??! Who should have an induction of labor and what happens during them, Sara and Supraja have all the deets. 

Part two as promised! Vaginal seeding, home births, and doulas - Supraja and Sara chat about all the things you've wanted to know about these  birthing trends. What even is vaginal seeding? Should you be having your baby at home? Do we all need a doula? Listen up 

We're back this week with even more contraception! Everything you want to know, from  birth control pills, rings, patches to barrier methods, rhythm methods and of course emergency contraception for your oopsies!Sara has tried them all, all at once?? Supraja has feelings.Wondering about  IUDs,  implants and the shot? We got you, listen to last week's Contraception part 1.

Reproductive autonomy is a truly fabulous thing! Who would have thought.Sara and Supraja detail all the ways not to get pregnant if you don't want to here.Contraception (PART 1): the long acting reversible type. Everything you want to know about IUDs (Paragaurd, Mirena, Liletta, Kyleena, Skyla), the impant (Nexplanon) and injection (Depo-Provera). Listen up.

Why is there still so much stigma around HPV? 85% of us will have it!Everything you need to know about this super common virus from cervical cancer screenings to if you should really get the vaccine.AND some personal insights on what to do if you have it. What do you tell your partner(s)? We got you

Have you ever wondered if you can have a pain free birth? OR if you should have a lotus birth? Are there benefits to eating your placenta?Supraja and Sara take a deeper look into birthing trends, here's what you should know.

Listeners asked,  we answered! From mismatched socks at a gynecologic exam to UTIs after sex -  here is a  Q&A episode just for you. Thank you for listening and asking!DM @gynandtonicpodcast or email [email protected] with more questions and we'll get back to you soon.*This is not intended to be personal medical advice but general information. We always advise speaking with your provider to find out what's best for you*

A genius listener asked us how to advocate for themselves during a gynecology visit - we have thoughts!