543 Episoade

  1. A Simple Framework for Any Pregnancy or Birth Decision

    Publicat: 08.06.2025
  2. Q&A: Is a Birth Plan Really Necessary?

    Publicat: 04.06.2025
  3. Fourth Trimester: How to Plan Ahead

    Publicat: 01.06.2025
  4. The CDC Changes Its Stance on the COVID-19 Vaccine

    Publicat: 28.05.2025
  5. Fourth Trimester: What to Expect

    Publicat: 25.05.2025
  6. Q&A: Are You Getting Enough DHA in Pregnancy?

    Publicat: 21.05.2025
  7. Third Trimester Overview: Preparing for Birth and the Final Stretch

    Publicat: 18.05.2025
  8. Q&A: How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health

    Publicat: 14.05.2025
  9. Second Trimester Overview: From Baby Kicks to Body Changes

    Publicat: 11.05.2025
  10. Q&A: Navigating Unwanted Advice, Opinions, and Input

    Publicat: 07.05.2025
  11. First Trimester Overview: Adjusting to Pregnancy and Early Changes

    Publicat: 04.05.2025
  12. Q&A: Managing Your Fear of Labor Pain

    Publicat: 30.04.2025
  13. Pregnancy Basics: What to Know from the Start

    Publicat: 27.04.2025
  14. Q&A: Managing Anxiety in the First Trimester and Beyond

    Publicat: 23.04.2025
  15. Drinks to Be Mindful of During Pregnancy

    Publicat: 20.04.2025
  16. Q&A: Hair Removal in Pregnancy and Before Birth

    Publicat: 16.04.2025
  17. Food Safety During Pregnancy, Beyond the Do Not Eat List

    Publicat: 13.04.2025
  18. Q&A: How to Manage Fatigue During Pregnancy

    Publicat: 09.04.2025
  19. Probiotics and Gut Health During Pregnancy

    Publicat: 06.04.2025
  20. Q&A: How to Tell If It’s Braxton Hicks or Real Labor

    Publicat: 02.04.2025

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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.

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