Wellness Wednesday with 3W

2023 Year in Review & A Look Ahead, with Helen & 3W Staff

Curious to know more about what we've accomplished as a clinic this year? Want to hear from the people behind the scenes in our organization? Join some of our 3W staff, Juliet, Mike, Amber, and Helen, as they discuss highlights and accomplishments for the clinic in 2023 as well as their hopes for 2024!

 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

 

How to Find a Pediatric Doctor, with Dr. Froehlich, MD

What should new parents be looking for in a pediatric doctor? What questions should parents be asking at their child's appointments? And what resources are there for parents who are low-income? Tune in to today's episode where we discuss with retired pediatrician, Dr. Hervey Froehlich, as he shares some guidance that may help with your search.

 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

The Maternal Health Gap: The Role of Structural Racism & Contraceptives

"Despite the fact that America spends $111 billion (yes, billion with a b) annually on maternal and newborn care--twice as much as other high income countries, we have the highest maternal death rate of the developed nations." - Cassondra Moriarty

Join Helen for this solo episode as she discusses an article from the Verily Magazine: "How Can We Help Close the Maternal Health Gap?" by Cassondra Moriarty. Tune in to learn about how structural racism, contraceptives, and other issues play a part in America's maternal health gap and death rate.

 

Check out Verily Magazine here!

 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

How to Make the Most of Your Time at Your Next Doctor’s Appointment, with Dr. Adeola Mead, ND (Way Back Wellness Wednesday)

At 3W, we believe in a collaborative relationship between patient and doctor. Tune into this throwback episode of Wellness Wednesday with Helen and Dr. Adeola Mead, ND, to learn about:

• How to prepare for a doctor's appointment
• Questions you should be asking to make the most of your time with your doctor
• Questions you didn't know you could ask your doctor but should be asking

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Navigating Reproductive Grief & Loss, with Sara West

Reproductive grief and loss comes in many different forms and is an experience that calls for compassionate and intentional care, an issue that is not brushed under the rug. Tune in to today's episode as we chat with Sara West, director of hospital programs of the Institute of Reproductive Grief Care, about what reproductive grief care is, its importance, and the resources available for those experiencing reproductive loss.

 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

The Importance of Holistic Maternity Care, with Nicole Kristensen

For the launch of Season 4 of Wellness Wednesday with 3W, we are joined by Nicole Kristensen, a doula based New York and the founder of Holystic Maternity Care. Tune in as we learn more about Kristen’s services, the importance of holistic maternity care, and how doulas serve to fill the gap in maternal medicine. 

Learn more about Holystic Maternity Care by visiting her website! 

 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Gestational Diabetes and Nutrition During Pregnancy, with April

What is gestational diabetes and what causes it? Who is most at risk for gestational diabetes, and what can be done to help prevent it? What are the consequences if left unnoticed or untreated? Tune in to today's episode where we talk with Certified Diabetes Educator, April Thomas, to get all the answers!

 

Resources:

https://diabetes.org/diabetes/gestational-diabetes

 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Essentials for the New Parent: Swaddling, Burping, and Affordable Baby Gadgets, with Sulamita Doula

Are you a new parent or about to become a new parent? Need guidance on how to care for your newborn without compromising on sleep? Tune in to today's episode with the wonderful Sulamita Doula as she shares her expertise on a few parenting essentials like swaddling, burping, baby gadgets, and mistakes you might be making in your technique.

 

And if you're in the greater Seattle area in search of a Doula, consider booking an appointment with Sulamita herself:

• @sulamita_doula (Instagram)
• sulamitadoula@gmail.com

 

Resources mentioned:

• Just Between Friends Children's Resale (Lynnwood, WA)
• Nested Bean Swaddle
• Love to Dream Swaddle

 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Forced Sterilization: My Family’s Experience, with Helen (Way Back Wellness Wednesday)

Here is a hard and horrifying truth to accept: forced sterilization still happens in the modern world, including in the U.S., and women of color are disproportionately impacted. 

Inspired by a shocking Verily article on this subject, on today's throwback episode CEO Helen Nguyen shares the story of her own grandmother, a Vietnamese refugee who was sterilized without her knowledge or consent—on U.S. soil, after fleeing communist rule. 

Please listen in to this important conversation and read the Verily article at https://verilymag.com/2021/04/the-dark-history-of-sterilization-in-the-u-s-2021!

 

 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.

Finding Accessible Healthcare on UW Campus, with Tenny Larsen

As a college student, finding accessible healthcare can be a hassle. Between scheduling your first doctor's appointment without a parent to realizing the clinic doesn't take your insurance, it can be difficult to get the help you need.

 

If this sounds like your experience, tune in today's episode where we talk with Tenny Larsen, a sophomore in Public Health and the Vice President of Community Engagement for the UW Panhellenic Association, as we discuss why healthcare can be so difficult to access on campus, and where you can find the resources you need.

 

Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is the opinion of the speaker, or speakers. Medical information is not intended as individual medical consultation, but for general education only. Always consult your own health professional for personalized advice regarding medical decisions.