Pregnancy Podcast

A podcast by Vanessa Merten

Categories:

Kids & Family

536 Episodes

  1. Optimizing Your Birth Environment for a Better Labor Experience

    Published: 3/2/2025

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

    Published: 2/26/2025

  3. How to Prevent and Treat UTIs During Pregnancy

    Published: 2/23/2025

  4. Q&A: Should You Avoid Eating During Labor

    Published: 2/19/2025

  5. Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?

    Published: 2/16/2025

  6. Q&A: Strategies to Feel Less Overwhelmed During Pregnancy

    Published: 2/12/2025

  7. What Every Pregnant Mom Needs to Know About Group B Strep

    Published: 2/9/2025

  8. Q&A: White Coat Hypertension and Navigating Challenges with Your Doctor

    Published: 2/5/2025

  9. An Evidence-Based Guide to Natural and Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy

    Published: 2/2/2025

  10. Q&A: Reducing Risks of Air Pollution and Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy

    Published: 1/29/2025

  11. Your Guide to Sugar During Pregnancy

    Published: 1/26/2025

  12. Q&A: Lying In and the 5-5-5 Rule for Postpartum Recovery

    Published: 1/22/2025

  13. Exploring Methods of Inducing Labor Naturally

    Published: 1/19/2025

  14. Q&A: Tips for Getting Your Body Back After Baby

    Published: 1/15/2025

  15. Evidence on the Risks and Benefits of Inducing Labor

    Published: 1/12/2025

  16. Tools and Techniques for an Easier Labor and Birth

    Published: 1/5/2025

  17. Common Misconceptions about Pregnancy and Birth

    Published: 12/22/2024

  18. Q&A: Exploring the Risks and Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation

    Published: 12/18/2024

  19. Troubleshooting the Early Weeks with Your Baby

    Published: 12/15/2024

  20. Q&A: Are Ultrasounds Accurate for Predicting Baby’s Size?

    Published: 12/11/2024

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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.