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Pregnancy Podcast
by Vanessa Merten
Today: #158 in Kids & Family on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6 | #158 | #157 |
About the show
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.
Latest episodes
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Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy and What the Research Shows About Safety (2026-27 Flu Season)
October 4, 2026 · 39 minYour provider offers you a flu shot, and you are not sure what to do. You have heard it protects your baby. You have also heard it barely worked last year and that the guidance keeps changing. Both have some truth to them, and you have…
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Evidence-Based Solutions for Pregnancy Insomnia and Sleep Issues
September 27, 2026 · 52 minIf you are lying awake at night, you are in good company. Pregnancy insomnia and other sleep problems affect the majority of expecting mothers, from heartburn and leg cramps to a racing mind at 3 a.m. Then your baby arrives, and sleep gets…
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Evidence-Based Tips on How to Sleep Better During Pregnancy
September 20, 2026 · 39 minSleep during pregnancy is one of the most powerful tools you have for your health and your baby's health, yet it is often one of the first things to slip. Your body is working harder than ever, and a long list of pregnancy changes can get…
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How Your Birth Environment Affects Labor
September 13, 2026 · 34 minThe room where you give birth has more influence over your labor than you might expect. Oxytocin is the key hormone driving labor, and stress hormones can interfere with it. So a birth environment that feels calm, safe, and private can…
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Is Pregnancy Brain Real? What the Research Says About Memory and Brain Fog
September 6, 2026 · 33 minYou walk into a room and cannot remember why. A word you use every day disappears mid-sentence. You read the same paragraph three times, and none of it sticks. Pregnancy brain is one of the most talked-about symptoms of pregnancy and one…
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Your Guide to Weaning and How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress
August 23, 2026 · 44 minMost breastfeeding resources are full of information on why you should keep going, and very short on practical help for when you are ready to stop. If you have gone looking for guidance on weaning, you have probably found long lists of…
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Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early
August 16, 2026 · 27 minNew mothers go into breastfeeding with the best intentions. Unfortunately, many run into issues that make breastfeeding feel difficult or even impossible. By six months, fewer than one in three babies is still exclusively breastfed…
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How to Increase Your Milk Supply and Keep It Up
August 9, 2026 · 36 minMilk supply is the number one reason mothers stop breastfeeding early or reach for formula. The good news is that most of what protects and builds your milk supply comes down to a few simple things you can control. This episode breaks down…