High-Risk Pregnancy: What No One Tells You — Until It’s Too Late
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This is Episode 68, where Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Tracy Shevell, High-Risk OB/GYN, to break the silence around high-risk pregnancy. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
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Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #68: High-Risk Pregnancy: What No One Tells You — Until It’s Too Late
Every pregnancy carries a story—but some come with far more risk than others. Half of moms face the baby blues—but 1 in 5 slip into something darker.
High-risk pregnancies aren’t rare—they’re rising. In Canada, 17 out of every 1,000 births involve serious maternal morbidity. In the U.S., up to 8% of pregnancies are classified as high-risk. Yet too often, patients and even providers feel unprepared.
In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Tracy Shevell, High-Risk OB/GYN, to break the silence around high-risk pregnancy.
Whether you're navigating the healthcare system, preparing for parenthood, or guiding patients through uncertain terrain, this episode offers life-changing education for your mental health, physical health, and overall wellness.
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- Common myths about high-risk pregnancies
- What every woman should know before trying to conceive
- Risks tied to everyday medications & supplements
- How to support maternal mental health postpartum:
- Breakthrough healthcare innovations changing OB/GYN care
Learn more about Dr. Tracy Shevell on Instagram @TracyShevellMD and at TracyShevellMD.com
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Check out the episode and show notes below for much more detail.
Show Notes
- High-Risk Pregnancy: What No One Tells You — Until It’s Too Late
- [0:45] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal
- [1:40] Welcome, Tracy Shevell, to the show!
- [2:05] What exactly is a high-risk pregnancy?
- [4:07] What are the common complications that make a pregnancy high risk?
- [6:33] What is contributing to the rate of maternal morbidity?
- [9:27] What lifestyle changes can women do before getting pregnant?
- [12:15] Are there certain things that patients MUST tell Dr. Shevell?
- [14:49] What do people need to share about their medication?
- [16:59] How can supplements and vitamins impact conception?
- [18:45] What are the medications pregnant folks should not take?
- [22:18] How important is physical trauma history?
- [26:45] Dealing with postpartum comparison
- [28:43] What are the deciding factors for induced labor?
- [30:31] Was there a case Dr. Shevell felt particularly attached to?
- [35:20] Are there any prenatal research breakthroughs to share?
- [37:20] Is the risk of postpartum anxiety and depression perceivable during pregnancy?
- [40:18] The rise of telemedicine
- [41:58] Advocate for yourself
- [42:35] Connect with Tracy Shevell!
- [43:11] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov
What is Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal?
Thanks for listening to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal. Being an eye doctor makes life easy, right? Not so fast. Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals. In each episode, you will face reality and vulnerability. You’ll hear how to manage your wellbeing, culture, and physical and mental health. You’ll also navigate self-improvement and professional development, all while uncovering innovation in patient care from experts in our healthcare system. Let’s do this while keeping it “real” and authentic. Hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mom of 3.
Who is Dr. Meenal Agarwal?
With three clinics in Toronto and sought-after experience, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an expert in vision and eyecare innovation. She is a leading voice on patient care, technology, professional development, and wellness in the healthcare industry.