Pregnancy Podcast
Vanessa Merten
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.
Categories: Kids & Family
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Some expecting mothers feel an instant connection with their baby as soon as they see a positive pregnancy test. For other mothers, feeling a bond doesn’t come naturally. Every parent experiences pregnancy differently, and no matter where you are on the spectrum, how you feel about your baby right now is okay and normal. It is widely accepted that a parent’s emotional involvement with their baby influences their parenting. Can you bond with your baby during pregnancy and get a head start on building that connection early? Learn what research tells us about bonding with your baby during pregnancy and tips on how you and your partner can start building a connection with your baby now. Thank you to our sponsors VTech is the most trusted choice for baby monitors and North America's leading #1 baby monitor brand. The Vtech V-Care Over the Crib Smart Nursery Baby Monitor has every feature you could want in a monitor to keep an eye on your baby and have peace of mind that they are safely sleeping. The V-Care has built-in intelligence to alert you if your baby's face is covered or has rolled over on their stomach, full high-definition video, infrared night vision technology, and even analysis of sleep patterns and quality. The V-Care Over the Crib Smart Nursery Baby Monitor is exclusively available on Amazon. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE AG1 travel packs with your first purchase. That’s a $48 value for FREE! Just one daily scoop provides whole-body benefits like gut, immune, and stress support. AG1 sources bioavailable ingredients that actually work with your body. Plus, their formula has all non-GMO ingredients and contains no added sugar. With AG1, I know I am filling any nutrient gaps and supporting my gut for healthy digestion. (As a friendly reminder, pregnant or nursing women should seek professional medical advice before taking this or any other dietary supplement.) Read the full article and resources that accompany this episode. Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium to access the entire back catalog, listen to all episodes ad-free, get a copy of the Your Birth Plan Book, and more. Check out the 40 Weeks podcast to learn how your baby grows each week and what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website.
Previous episodes
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632 - Building a Bond and Connecting with Your Baby During Pregnancy Sun, 03 Nov 2024 - 0h
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631 - Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 0h
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630 - COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy: Risks, Benefits, and Research Sun, 27 Oct 2024 - 0h
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629 - Q&A: Navigating the Emotional and Physical Challenges of Morning Sickness Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - 0h
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628 - Protecting Your Baby From RSV, Maternal Vaccine vs. Infant Monoclonal Antibodies Sun, 20 Oct 2024 - 0h
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627 - Q&A: Should Family Get Vaccinated Before Visiting Your Newborn? Wed, 16 Oct 2024 - 0h
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626 - Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy: Research on Safety and Effectiveness Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 0h
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625 - Q&A: Is It Possible to "Pop" Something While Bending Over During Pregnancy? Wed, 09 Oct 2024 - 0h
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624 - Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Risks and Benefits Sun, 06 Oct 2024 - 0h
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623 - Q&A: What is the Best Baby Formula? Wed, 02 Oct 2024 - 0h
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622 - The Truth About Protein in Pregnancy and Supplementing with Protein Powder Sun, 29 Sep 2024 - 0h
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621 - Q&A: The Evidence on Choline and How to Prepare for Precipitous Labor Wed, 25 Sep 2024 - 0h
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620 - Navigating Pregnancy Nutrition on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet Sun, 22 Sep 2024 - 0h
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619 - Exciting Update! More Episodes are Coming to the Podcast! Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 0h
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618 - Navigating Labor and Birth: Your Roadmap from Start to Finish Sun, 15 Sep 2024 - 0h
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617 - Your Pregnancy Timeline Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 0h
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616 - Expert Tips to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby Sun, 01 Sep 2024
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615 - Navigating Weaning: How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress or Anxiety Sun, 25 Aug 2024 - 0h
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614 - Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early Sun, 18 Aug 2024 - 0h
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613 - The Key to Maintaining and Increasing Milk Supply Sun, 11 Aug 2024 - 0h
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612 - Guide to Breast Changes During Pregnancy and Lactation Sun, 04 Aug 2024 - 0h
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611 - Evidence-Based Methods to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain Sun, 28 Jul 2024 - 0h
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610 - Is Any Amount of Alcohol Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding? Sun, 21 Jul 2024 - 0h
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609 - How Much Caffeine Is Safe During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding? Sun, 14 Jul 2024 - 0h
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608 - Effective Treatments for Constipation During Pregnancy Sun, 07 Jul 2024 - 0h
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607 - The Top Reasons Birth Plans Fail Sun, 23 Jun 2024 - 0h
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606 - Your Partner’s Role in Supporting You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond Sun, 16 Jun 2024 - 0h
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605 - Preventing and Treating Bug Bites During Pregnancy Sun, 09 Jun 2024 - 0h
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604 - Overcoming Fear and Anxiety to Go into Birth with Confidence Sun, 02 Jun 2024 - 0h
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603 - Benefits and Risks of Vitamin K for Newborns Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 0h
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602 - Choosing the Best Pediatrician for Your Baby Sun, 26 May 2024 - 0h
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601 - Tips to Advocate for Yourself with Your Doctor or Midwife Sun, 19 May 2024 - 0h
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600 - Choosing (or Changing) Your Doctor or Midwife Sun, 05 May 2024 - 0h
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599 - Pros and Cons of Erythromycin Eye Ointment for Your Newborn Sun, 21 Apr 2024 - 0h
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597 - Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly Sun, 07 Apr 2024 - 0h
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596 - What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 0h
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595 - Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth Sun, 24 Mar 2024 - 0h
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594 - Can Eating Dates Naturally Induce Labor and Shorten Duration? Sun, 10 Mar 2024 - 0h
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593 - Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 0h
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592 - Strength Training and Lifting Weights During Pregnancy Sun, 25 Feb 2024 - 0h
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591 - Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more) Sun, 18 Feb 2024 - 0h
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590 - Exercise During Pregnancy, Recommendations and What to Avoid Sun, 11 Feb 2024 - 0h
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589 - Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead Sun, 04 Feb 2024 - 0h
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588 - Fourth Trimester What to Expect Sun, 28 Jan 2024 - 0h
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587 - Third Trimester Overview Sun, 21 Jan 2024 - 0h
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586 - Second Trimester Overview Sun, 14 Jan 2024 - 0h
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585 - First Trimester Overview Sun, 07 Jan 2024 - 0h
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584 - Getting Sick During Pregnancy (Colds, Flu, and COVID-19) Sun, 24 Dec 2023 - 0h
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583 - Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy Sun, 17 Dec 2023 - 0h
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582 - Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy Sun, 10 Dec 2023 - 0h