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Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical "pregnancy instruction manual". Every episode is designed to give you all…

Pregnancy Podcast

How to Increase Your Milk Supply and Keep It Up

How Your Breasts Change During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Why Swelling Happens During Pregnancy and How to Find Relief

How to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy

How Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Is Healthy and What Actually Matters

Sun Safety During Pregnancy (Sunscreen, Tanning, and Protecting Your Skin)

Your Partner's Role in Supporting You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

The Truth About Vitamin D in Pregnancy (Most Moms Don't Get Enough)

Home Birth: The Evidence on Safety

Birth Center: Exploring Your Options

Hospital Birth: What to Expect

10 Tips to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood

Prenatal Testing in the Second Half of Pregnancy

Prenatal Testing in the First Half of Pregnancy

How to Relieve Constipation During and After Pregnancy

Gentle Cesarean and Evidence-Based Options for a Family-Centered Birth

What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth

Understanding Ultrasound During Pregnancy: Safety, Accuracy, and Your Options

Navigating Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

Vaginal Tears During Birth: Prevention, Healing, and What to Expect

Body Image During Pregnancy and After Birth

The Science Behind Eating Dates to Prepare for Labor

What Every New Mom Should Know About Postpartum Mood Changes

Lifting Weights and Strength Training During Pregnancy

Prenatal Yoga: Benefits, Safety Research, and Pose Modifications

Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)

What the Evidence Says About Exercise During Pregnancy

Making Sense of Food Cravings and Aversions During Pregnancy

What You Need to Know About Recent Vaccine Schedule Changes

How Accurate is Your Due Date?

A Practical Guide to Creating Your Birth Plan

Going into Birth with Confidence

Q&A: Worried About Pooping During Labor?

Getting Sick During Pregnancy and Finding Safe Relief

The Science of Gratitude in Pregnancy

Supporting and Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

Hypertension and the Hidden Risk Beyond Your Blood Pressure Checks

Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins

The Research on Stress During Pregnancy and How to Manage It

Q&A: Why Do Birthmarks Happen?

Focusing on What Matters Most in Pregnancy

Q&A: Should Your Baby Get the Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth?

Understanding Your Options for Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Q&A: The Science (and Myths) of the Line on Your Belly

Are Vaginal Exams Really Necessary? What the Evidence Says

Q&A: More Questions About Tylenol (Acetaminophen) in Pregnancy

Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Risks and Benefits

The Safety of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Other OTC Medications During Pregnancy

Non-Medical Pain Management Options for Labor

Q&A: Tips for When Prenatal Appointments Feel Rushed

Medical Pain Management Options for Labor

Understanding Natural Birth and How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth

Q&A: Is It Safe to Get a Manicure or Pedicure While Pregnant?

Reframe Your Perspective on Labor Pain

Q&A: What the Evidence Reveals About Pregnancy Dreams

Understanding Your Options and Choosing the Right Formula

Q&A: Noise Exposure in Pregnancy and Concert Safety

Complete Guide to Bottle Feeding

Q&A: Do Pregnancy Seat Belt Adjusters Improve Safety?

Success Strategies for Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash

Q&A: The Essentials for Improving Fertility

Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Issues

Q&A: When Is the Right Time to Get Pregnant?

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Baby Name

Happy Mother's Day

Choosing (or Changing) Your Doctor or Midwife

Pros and Cons of Erythromycin Eye Ointment for Your Newborn

Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly

What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth

Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth

Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor

Can Eating Dates Naturally Induce Labor and Shorten Duration?

Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid

Strength Training and Lifting Weights During Pregnancy

Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)

Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead

Fourth Trimester What to Expect

Third Trimester Overview

Second Trimester Overview