Pregnancy Podcast

A podcast by Vanessa Merten

Categories:

Kids & Family

534 Episodes

  1. Q&A: Navigating Unwanted Advice, Opinions, and Input

    Published: 5/7/2025

  2. First Trimester Overview: Adjusting to Pregnancy and Early Changes

    Published: 5/4/2025

  3. Q&A: Managing Your Fear of Labor Pain

    Published: 4/30/2025

  4. Pregnancy Basics: What to Know from the Start

    Published: 4/27/2025

  5. Q&A: Managing Anxiety in the First Trimester and Beyond

    Published: 4/23/2025

  6. Drinks to Be Mindful of During Pregnancy

    Published: 4/20/2025

  7. Q&A: Hair Removal in Pregnancy and Before Birth

    Published: 4/16/2025

  8. Food Safety During Pregnancy, Beyond the Do Not Eat List

    Published: 4/13/2025

  9. Q&A: How to Manage Fatigue During Pregnancy

    Published: 4/9/2025

  10. Probiotics and Gut Health During Pregnancy

    Published: 4/6/2025

  11. Q&A: How to Tell If It’s Braxton Hicks or Real Labor

    Published: 4/2/2025

  12. Q&A: Can I Color My Hair While Pregnant?

    Published: 3/26/2025

  13. How Age Affects Pregnancy: Facts, Myths, and What Really Matters

    Published: 3/23/2025

  14. Q&A: Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding Before Your Baby Arrives

    Published: 3/19/2025

  15. The Evidence on Nutrition and Trending Diets During Pregnancy

    Published: 3/16/2025

  16. Q&A: What Actually Works to Prevent Tearing During Birth?

    Published: 3/12/2025

  17. The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Baby Name

    Published: 3/9/2025

  18. Q&A: Should You Worry About Sleeping on Your Back

    Published: 3/5/2025

  19. Optimizing Your Birth Environment for a Better Labor Experience

    Published: 3/2/2025

  20. Q&A: Sorting Through Conflicting Advice on Pregnancy Workouts

    Published: 2/26/2025

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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 of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and beyond. The show covers everything from pregnancy to caring for a newborn. Topics include prenatal care, labor, natural birth, hospital birth, cesarean birth, preparing for your baby, breastfeeding, postpartum, and caring for a new baby. This is your​ evidence-based resource to help you make informed decisions about your pregnancy and your baby.