Pregnancy Podcast

A podcast by Vanessa Merten

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492 Episodes

  1. Pros and Cons of Erythromycin Eye Ointment for Your Newborn

    Published: 4/21/2024
  2. Benefits and Risks of Vitamin K for Newborns

    Published: 4/14/2024
  3. Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly

    Published: 4/7/2024
  4. What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth

    Published: 3/31/2024
  5. Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth

    Published: 3/24/2024
  6. Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor

    Published: 3/17/2024
  7. Can Eating Dates Naturally Induce Labor and Shorten Duration?

    Published: 3/10/2024
  8. Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid

    Published: 3/3/2024
  9. Strength Training and Lifting Weights During Pregnancy

    Published: 2/25/2024
  10. Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)

    Published: 2/18/2024
  11. Exercise During Pregnancy, Recommendations and What to Avoid

    Published: 2/11/2024
  12. Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead

    Published: 2/4/2024
  13. Fourth Trimester What to Expect

    Published: 1/28/2024
  14. Third Trimester Overview

    Published: 1/21/2024
  15. Second Trimester Overview

    Published: 1/14/2024
  16. First Trimester Overview

    Published: 1/7/2024
  17. Getting Sick During Pregnancy (Colds, Flu, and COVID-19)

    Published: 12/24/2023
  18. Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy

    Published: 12/17/2023
  19. Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

    Published: 12/10/2023
  20. Supporting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

    Published: 12/3/2023

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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.