Pregnancy Podcast
Pregnancy, Birth, Being a New Parent made easy! The Pregnancy Podcast is a podcast all about navigating the crazy awesomeness that is pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent! Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical “pregnancy instruction manual” by sharing all of the pros and cons, different perspectives, the latest research, and expert guests here and there – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions while you are pregnant and beyond. The Pregnancy Podcast covers everything from pregnancy, prenatal care, labor, natural birth, breast feeding, newborns, and being a new parent. The Pregnancy Podcast is a resource to help you make informed decisions about your pregnancy and your baby. Rest assured, you’ll find the real solutions that are in line with your family and your lifestyle.
- Website
- http://pregnancypodcast.com
- Description
- The Pregnancy Podcast is a podcast all about navigating the crazy awesomeness that is pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent! Vanessa Merten provides info that goes way beyond the typical “pregnancy instruction manual” by sharing perspectives from first-time moms, experienced moms, midwives, doulas, the latest research, and even a physician here and there – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and beyond. The Pregnancy Podcast covers everything from pregnancy, prenatal care, labor, natural birth, breast feeding, newborns, and being a new parent. The Pregnancy Podcast is a resource to help you make informed decisions about your pregnancy and your baby. Rest assured, you’ll find the real solutions that are in line with your family and your lifestyle.
- Language
- 🇬🇧 English
- last modified
- 2025-02-22 05:51
- last episode published
- 2025-02-19 08:30
- publication frequency
- 6.12 days
- Contributors
- Vanessa Merten
- Author Owner
- Explicit
- false
- Number of Episodes
- 562
- Rss-Feeds
- Detail page
- Categories
- Kids & Family Science & Medicine Health & Fitness
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Episodes
| Date | Title & Description | Contributors |
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| 2025-02-19 | Eating during labor is a topic with conflicting advice. In this episode, we respond to a listener whose doctor advised against eating during labor, while her doula encouraged her to pack snacks in her hospital bag. Explore the reasoning behind restrict... | |
| 2025-02-16 | Cord blood banking is a complex and often confusing topic. Advertisements for cord blood banking are everywhere when you are pregnant. Is it really biological insurance that can protect your family or an unnecessary expense? Take a step away from the m... | |
| 2025-02-12 | Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but it can also feel incredibly overwhelming. Today’s episode is inspired by a message from a listener struggling with the mental and emotional load of preparing for their baby’s arrival. If you feel overwhelmed, know ... | |
| 2025-02-09 | Group B strep (GBS), short for group B streptococcus, is a type of bacterium that naturally resides in the gastrointestinal tract, vagina, and rectum of many pregnant women. GBS is typically harmless and causes no symptoms. During pregnancy, it can pos... | |
| 2025-02-05 |
Q&A: White Coat Hypertension and Navigating Challenges with Your Doctor Pregnancy comes with many challenges, including navigating prenatal care and working with your provider to make the best decisions for you and your baby. This can be especially difficult when you feel unheard or when your doctor or midwife’s recommenda... |
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| 2025-02-02 |
An Evidence-Based Guide to Natural and Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy Substantial evidence supports the need to limit sugar intake, leading many people to use alternative sweeteners. These range from natural options like honey and maple syrup to artificial and low-calorie sweeteners such as aspartame, stevia, and allulos... |
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| 2025-01-29 |
Q&A: Reducing Risks of Air Pollution and Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy Evidence shows that pregnant women and babies exposed to high levels of air pollutants face an increased risk of adverse health outcomes. Adding to this concern is the rising frequency of wildfires, further threatening air quality. According to the Wor... |
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| 2025-01-26 | Sugar is a term that encompasses a wide variety of molecules responsible for making foods and drinks taste sweet. From natural sources like fruits and dairy to processed and added sugars in packaged foods, sugar is present in nearly everything we consu... | |
| 2025-01-22 | There are many traditions surrounding how to best recover from birth and bond with your new baby. Many cultures practice “lying in,” which prioritizes rest and caring for your baby. Some guidelines on what you should and should not do during this time ... | |
| 2025-01-19 | There are many methods of naturally inducing labor you can do at home. You may be interested in naturally inducing labor for many reasons. You could be nearing your due date, trying to avoid a medical induction, or simply exhausted from being pregnant ... |