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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...
Prenatal testing in the second half of pregnancy is a different conversation than the testing offered earlier. Many of these tests produce r...
Prenatal testing starts the moment you find out you are pregnant and continues throughout your entire pregnancy. Some tests screen for condi...
About one in three pregnant women experiences constipation, and it becomes even more common after birth. It can be uncomfortable, sometimes...
A gentle cesarean, also called a family-centered cesarean, involves adjustments that shift a cesarean from a standard surgical procedure to...
A cesarean birth is among the most common surgeries in the US, with about one in three babies delivered this way. Whether you are planning a...
Ultrasound during pregnancy is one of the most common tools your care provider uses to monitor your baby's health and development. Whether i...
Morning sickness is one of the most common symptoms of pregnancy, affecting up to 80% of expectant mothers. Despite the name, it can occur a...
Vaginal tears are one of the most common parts of birth that expecting mothers are not prepared for. More than half of women experience some...
Your body goes through a greater physical transformation during pregnancy than at any other time in your life. While growing a baby is an in...
Can eating a specific fruit in your final weeks of pregnancy actually change how your labor goes? Multiple studies have examined whether eat...
Many expecting mothers skip past information about postpartum mood changes, assuming it won't apply to them. Especially when they're anticip...
Strength training offers significant benefits for physical and mental health, but many expecting parents wonder whether lifting weights is s...
Many studies demonstrate the benefits of yoga during pregnancy, including shorter labor and improved newborn outcomes. The American College...
This episode takes a deep dive into cardio exercise during pregnancy, including walking, running, swimming, cycling, and more. Cardio is a b...
Recommendations for exercise during pregnancy can feel confusing, especially when advice sounds restrictive, outdated, or inconsistent. Rath...
Pregnancy cravings and aversions are common symptoms during pregnancy. While it may be fun to make jokes about pickles and ice cream, for so...
The CDC recently made significant changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, prompting widespread coverage and discussion. Vaccines are...
One of the first things you do when you find out you are pregnant is to determine your due date. This date rules everything about your pregn...
A birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences for labor and what happens immediately after your baby's birth. A birth plan is mu...
It is completely normal to feel nervous about giving birth, especially with so many unknowns about how labor will unfold. Research shows tha...
There are many things that can happen during pregnancy and birth that might feel embarrassing in other settings, but are normal parts of hav...
Getting sick can feel especially tough when you're pregnant. Unfortunately, during pregnancy, you're more vulnerable to illnesses like colds...
Gratitude is something most of us feel instinctively, but does science actually back up the benefits? This episode explores the research on...
How the immune system works, how it shifts during pregnancy, and what those changes mean for staying healthy. Learn why the most effective w...
Some fluctuations in blood pressure during preganncy are expected, but hypertensive disorders are one of the leading causes of maternal and...
You probably know that taking a prenatal vitamin during pregnancy is important, but there's more to it than just that simple advice. I've re...
We all experience some level of stress in daily life. Pregnancy can be a period of additional stress as you are experiencing many physical c...
Birthmarks are one of those little mysteries that many babies are born with. Some are tiny and faint, while others are more noticeable and c...
Finding out you are pregnant is one of the most exciting times of your life, but it can also feel like a lot. There are endless choices to m...
One of the first decisions you will make as a new parent is whether to vaccinate your newborn against hepatitis B. The first dose of this va...
Your doctor or midwife monitors the fetal heart rate of your baby to assess their well-being and how well they are tolerating labor. They pr...
You may notice a dark line running down the center of your belly during pregnancy. This is known as the linea nigra. What causes it to appea...
A vaginal exam is a procedure that may be offered to you in the weeks leading up to your due date or during labor. These exams have become r...
There is an in-depth episode on the Safety of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Other OTC Medications During Pregnancy. Acetaminophen is an over-t...
The flu is a contagious disease caused by the influenza virus. In most healthy adults, flu symptoms are typically mild and resolve within ab...
Acetaminophen, best known by the brand name Tylenol, is an ingredient in over 600 over-the-counter medicines and has long been considered th...
Labor can be intense, but you have many alternatives to cope with pain beyond the medical options your doctor or midwife offers. You can use...
You only get a limited amount of time with your doctor or midwife during prenatal care, and a lot needs to be covered over nine months. This...
Labor involves hard work, and pain is part of the process. The good news is that you have many options to manage pain, as long as you know w...
Unmedicated birth can offer many benefits, but it also involves real challenges that need preparation, planning, and support. In this episod...
Getting a manicure or pedicure can be a relaxing way to treat yourself, but many people wonder if it's safe during pregnancy. This episode l...
Labor and birth are powerful, life-changing experiences, and pain is often one of the biggest concerns for expecting parents. In this episod...
Vivid, emotional, and sometimes unsettling dreams are a common experience during pregnancy. This episode explores how sleep cycles function...
More than 75% of babies will get infant formula in the first year. Choosing a formula can feel overwhelming, with countless brands, ingredie...
Pregnancy can easily cause you to second-guess the safety of everything, and it can be a bit of a balancing act to ensure you and your baby...
This episode is your complete guide to bottle feeding. Learn how bottle sizes and nipple flows work and how to choose the right bottles for...
Pregnancy-specific seatbelt adjusters are marketed as safer alternatives to a traditional seatbelt, with compelling claims that they reduce...
Breast milk truly is liquid gold. Your body makes the perfect food for your baby, and pumping lets you give them that milk even when you are...
Deciding to start a family is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming when you want to do everything possible to improve your chances of...
Although your newborn is hard-wired to breastfeed, breastfeeding doesn't always come naturally or go perfectly from the start. In reality, b...