Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

Topics: Parenting

No. 153 in Kids & Family▲25

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,...

Latest episodeFirst Trimester Guide: Symptoms, Baby Growth, and Your First AppointmentsOctober 25, 2026 · 36 min

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Latest episodes

1. First Trimester Guide: Symptoms, Baby Growth, and Your First AppointmentsOctober 25, 2026 · 36 min
2. Just Found Out You're Pregnant? Pregnancy Basics for a Healthy StartOctober 18, 2026 · 40 min
3. Heartburn During Pregnancy and How to Treat It SafelyOctober 11, 2026 · 45 min
4. Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy and What the Research Shows About Safety (2026-27 Flu Season)October 4, 2026 · 39 min
5. Evidence-Based Solutions for Pregnancy Insomnia and Sleep IssuesSeptember 27, 2026 · 52 min
6. Evidence-Based Tips on How to Sleep Better During PregnancySeptember 20, 2026 · 39 min
7. How Your Birth Environment Affects LaborSeptember 13, 2026 · 34 min
8. Is Pregnancy Brain Real? What the Research Says About Memory and Brain FogSeptember 6, 2026 · 33 min
9. Your Guide to Weaning and How to Stop Breastfeeding Without StressAugust 23, 2026 · 44 min
10. Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding EarlyAugust 16, 2026 · 27 min

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