Pregnancy Podcast

A podcast by Vanessa Merten - Sundays

Categories:

Kids & Family

450 Episodes

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

    Published: 4/7/2024

  2. What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth

    Published: 3/31/2024

  3. Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth

    Published: 3/24/2024

  4. Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor

    Published: 3/17/2024

  5. Can Eating Dates Naturally Induce Labor and Shorten Duration?

    Published: 3/10/2024

  6. Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid

    Published: 3/3/2024

  7. Strength Training and Lifting Weights During Pregnancy

    Published: 2/25/2024

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

    Published: 2/18/2024

  9. Exercise During Pregnancy, Recommendations and What to Avoid

    Published: 2/11/2024

  10. Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead

    Published: 2/4/2024

  11. Fourth Trimester What to Expect

    Published: 1/28/2024

  12. Third Trimester Overview

    Published: 1/21/2024

  13. Second Trimester Overview

    Published: 1/14/2024

  14. First Trimester Overview

    Published: 1/7/2024

  15. Getting Sick During Pregnancy (Colds, Flu, and COVID-19)

    Published: 12/24/2023

  16. Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy

    Published: 12/17/2023

  17. Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

    Published: 12/10/2023

  18. Supporting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

    Published: 12/3/2023

  19. Crafting a Positive Body Image During Pregnancy and Motherhood

    Published: 11/26/2023

  20. Placenta Encapsulation: The Evidence on the Risks and Benefits

    Published: 11/19/2023

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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.