Pregnancy Podcast
by Vanessa Merten
July 20, 2025 5:30 pm
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.
Recent Episodes
Heat Exposure During Pregnancy, What’s Safe and What to Avoid
2 days agoQ&A: What to Know Before Buying a Home Doppler to Hear Your Baby’s Heartbeat
6 days agoYour Guide to Traveling While Pregnant
1 week agoQ&A: Should We Find Out the Sex of Our Baby?
4 weeks agoLabor Signs and the Start of Labor
4 weeks agoQ&A: Deciding When to Share Your Pregnancy at Work
1 month agoPregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners
1 month agoQ&A: How to Deal with a Stuffy Nose During Pregnancy
1 month agoA Simple Framework for Any Pregnancy or Birth Decision
1 month agoQ&A: Is a Birth Plan Really Necessary?
2 months ago