Pregnancy Podcast

A podcast by Vanessa Merten

Categories:

Kids & Family

522 Episodes

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

    Published: 3/23/2025

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

    Published: 3/19/2025

  3. The Evidence on Nutrition and Trending Diets During Pregnancy

    Published: 3/16/2025

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

    Published: 3/12/2025

  5. The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Baby Name

    Published: 3/9/2025

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

    Published: 3/5/2025

  7. Optimizing Your Birth Environment for a Better Labor Experience

    Published: 3/2/2025

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

    Published: 2/26/2025

  9. How to Prevent and Treat UTIs During Pregnancy

    Published: 2/23/2025

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

    Published: 2/19/2025

  11. Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?

    Published: 2/16/2025

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

    Published: 2/12/2025

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

    Published: 2/9/2025

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

    Published: 2/5/2025

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

    Published: 2/2/2025

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

    Published: 1/29/2025

  17. Your Guide to Sugar During Pregnancy

    Published: 1/26/2025

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

    Published: 1/22/2025

  19. Exploring Methods of Inducing Labor Naturally

    Published: 1/19/2025

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

    Published: 1/15/2025

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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.