Pregnancy Podcast

A podcast by Vanessa Merten

Categories:

Kids & Family

492 Episodes

  1. Q&A: The Golden Hour and Maximizing Time with Your Baby After Birth

    Published: 11/20/2024

  2. Navigate the Administrative Side of Parenting Like a Pro

    Published: 11/17/2024

  3. Q&A: Are Plastic Baby Bottles Safe? Are There Better Alternatives?

    Published: 11/13/2024

  4. Reducing Birth Costs with Health Insurance and Tax-Advantaged Accounts

    Published: 11/10/2024

  5. Q&A: Are 3D Ultrasounds Safe and Worth It?

    Published: 11/6/2024

  6. Building a Bond and Connecting with Your Baby During Pregnancy

    Published: 11/3/2024

  7. Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins

    Published: 10/30/2024

  8. COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy: Risks, Benefits, and Research

    Published: 10/27/2024

  9. Q&A: Navigating the Emotional and Physical Challenges of Morning Sickness

    Published: 10/23/2024

  10. Protecting Your Baby From RSV, Maternal Vaccine vs. Infant Monoclonal Antibodies

    Published: 10/20/2024

  11. Q&A: Should Family Get Vaccinated Before Visiting Your Newborn?

    Published: 10/16/2024

  12. Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy: Research on Safety and Effectiveness

    Published: 10/13/2024

  13. Q&A: Is It Possible to "Pop" Something While Bending Over During Pregnancy?

    Published: 10/9/2024

  14. Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Risks and Benefits

    Published: 10/6/2024

  15. Q&A: What is the Best Baby Formula?

    Published: 10/2/2024

  16. The Truth About Protein in Pregnancy and Supplementing with Protein Powder

    Published: 9/29/2024

  17. Q&A: The Evidence on Choline and How to Prepare for Precipitous Labor

    Published: 9/25/2024

  18. Navigating Pregnancy Nutrition on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet

    Published: 9/22/2024

  19. Exciting Update! More Episodes are Coming to the Podcast!

    Published: 9/18/2024

  20. Navigating Labor and Birth: Your Roadmap from Start to Finish

    Published: 9/15/2024

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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.