Season 2 – Pregnancy: Decision, Delivery and Beyond
Being a woman of childbearing age in America comes with relentless noise—from societal pressure to family expectations and government policy.
A Women’s Healthcare Podcast Series
THE WOMEN’S HEALTH
PLAYBOOK
How to Navigate Health Care
Navigating the U.S. healthcare system is like playing a game. Except, you don’t know the rules, and the stakes are your life. The Women’s Health Playbook is here to change that. In each episode, our host Priya Bathija joins leading experts to give you the plays you’ve never had, moving beyond general advice to deliver actionable tactics and strategies you can use to take control of your health and healthcare journey.
2026
Season 2
10
Episodes
~40
Minutes Each
Hosted by
Priya Bathija
Women’s Health Expert
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Pre-Game: What to Consider Before Deciding to Have a Baby
EPISODE 1 — Deciding whether to have a baby is one of life’s biggest choices. In this episode, Dr. Asima Ahmad of Carrot Fertility helps us break down “The Pregame Decision.”
Childfree: Navigating a Life Without Kids
EPISODE 2 — Choosing a life without kids can mean facing a lot of unsolicited opinions. In this episode, Priya Bathija and Dr. Jessica Zucker unpack the stigma, grief, and boundaries that come with it.
Trimester Zero: Getting Ready for Pregnancy
EPISODE 3 — We all know the three trimesters, but what about the months before conception? In this episode, Priya Bathija and Dr. Afrouz Demeri explore “Trimester Zero,” from improving egg and sperm quality to which labs to request and…