Wellness Wednesday with 3W

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.

The Syphilis Epidemic in King County, with Christi, ARNP

With a 32% increase in all Syphilis cases from 2020 to 2021 and its continual rise of cases through 2023 (King County Public Health), the Syphilis epidemic in King County is not something to be ignored. Today, graffiti signs of “Syphilis rising” cover buildings and walls across Capitol Hill, pushing for more awareness and education of the disease.

Curious to learn more about what Syphilis is and the impacts of the epidemic in the local Seattle community? Tune into today’s episode where we discuss the details with our nurse practitioner, Christi.

 

Sources mentioned: 

2023 STI Epidemiological Profile - Washington State Department of Health

Syphilis epidemic - King County Public Health

STI Fast Facts - Washington State Department of Health

 

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.

Why Mental Health Demands Holistic Care, with Dr. Adeola Mead, MD (Way Back Wellness Wednesday)

Are there ways mental health can be treated in a more holistic sense before taking a pharmaceutical approach? What preventative measures can each of us take in our daily lives to naturally improve our mental health?

 

Listen to Helen and Dr. Adeola Mead discuss the necessity for holistic care in mental health on today's throwback episode of Wellness Wednesday!

 

Learn more about Dr. Mead and her practice by visiting her website at https://www.dradeolamead.com/ 

 

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.

Femininity in Business and PCOS, with Kristina

Today's guest is Kristina Kovalevich, founder of Femininity in Business, author, and semifinalist of Miss Washington USA 2019. Join us for this inspirational episode as she discusses her experience overcoming PCOS, the importance of femininity in business, and what true female empowerment means to her.

 

Follow Kristina:

www.kristinakovalevich.com

Instagram: @kristina.kovalevich

 

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. 

Debunking Even More Reproductive Health Myths: Light Periods, Weird Discharge, Fertility, and Killing Sperm

Are light periods "normal?" How many days during your cycle can you get pregnant? Why does my discharge change throughout the month? Tune into this episode as Lauren, our certified FEMM instructor, debunks a few myths around periods, menstrual cycles, fertility, pregnancy, and sperm!

 

Want to learn more about cycle tracking and fertility awareness? Book a free 30-minute consultation with Lauren to see if the FEMM program is right for you: www.3wmedical.org.

 

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. 

Tips for Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy (Way Back Wellness Wednesday)

Nausea and vomiting are two problems you might experience during pregnancy. Fortunately, there are many things that can help! 

On today's throwback episode, 3W Medical Director Dr. Susan Rutherford shares tips and information to help you or a loved one understand and manage these unpleasant issues. 

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or know someone who is, listen in and share this episode! 

 

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 Rise of STIs, with Christi (Way Back Wellness Wednesday)

On today's throwback episode, our nurse practitioner Christi joins us once again for an informative conversation all about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 

Christi goes over the most prevalent STIs and shares prevention tips, treatment options, and advice for talking with your partner. 

Listen in, get informed, and remember we’re always here for you if you need to get tested! 

 

 

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.