144: Gestational Diabetes
Listen Now Episode 144 Content and Overview When you eat your body breaks down foods into...
Q&A: Fertility
Question “Hi Vanessa, I love your podcast. I don’t know what I’d do without your thorough and...
143: Breathing During Labor
Listen Now Episode 143 Content and Overview Breathing is something we are constantly doing, and seldom...
Q&A: Navigating Challenges with Parents, In-Laws, & Family
Question “Hi Vanessa, I was wondering if you could do a podcast on dealing with parents,...
142: Progesterone
Listen Now Progesterone is the most important hormone in a group of steroid hormones known as...
Q&A: Heartburn
Question “Hi Vanessa! I’m 21 weeks pregnant and was prescribed an acid reducer since I was...
141: What to Pack in Your Birth Bag
Listen Now Episode 141 Content and Overview Find out exactly what you need to pack in...
140: Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy and After Birth
Listen Now Hemorrhoids are estimated to affect around 40% of pregnant women, and that number climbs...
Q&A: Lactation Cookies, Do They Really Work?
Question “Hi Vanessa! Thanks for the podcast, you’re a great resource and I’ve learned a ton...
Episode 139: Pumping Breast Milk
Listen Now Episode 139 Content and Overview Pumping is a great way to provide breast milk...
138: Breastfeeding, Troubleshooting Your Baby
Listen Now Episode 138 Content and Overview Newborns are hard wired to breastfeed and are born...
137: Breastfeeding, Troubleshooting Your Breasts
Listen Now Episode 137 Content and Overview Many women expect breastfeeding to come naturally without many...
Episode 136: Breastfeeding Basics
Listen Now Episode 136 Content and Overview Breastfeeding is so important and one of the best things you...
Q&A: I’m Freaked Out About Breastfeeding
Question “Hi Vanessa. I am 34 weeks pregnant and I cannot wait to meet my baby boy. ...
Q&A: Lotus Birth
Question “Hi Vanessa, Thank you for your podcast. My husband and I aren’t ready to have...
135: Short Cervix, Incompetent Cervix, and Cerclage
Listen Now Episode 135 Content and Overview Your cervix is the lower part of your uterus...
Q&A: Lipase and Freezing Breastmilk
Question “Hi! I am 5 weeks pregnant with my second and I love your podcast. With...
134: Bug Bites (Mosquitos, Ticks, and Fleas)
Listen Now Episode 134 Content and Overview Summer time means warmer weather, which can also mean...
Q&A: Yoga and Inversion Poses During Pregnancy
Question “Hi Vanessa, First of all thanks so much for all the amazing work you do. I...
133: Dads and Partners, Everything You Need to Know
Listen Now Episode 133 Content and Overview There is so much attention on mom and baby...
Q&A: Work and Job Hazards
Question “Hello. Thank you for you podcasts. I am learning so much information. I am 36...
132: Iron During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Listen Now Episode 132 Content and Overview By mass iron is the most common element on...
Q&A: Short Height and Carrying a Baby to Term
Question “Hi Vanessa! I am 14 weeks into my first pregnancy and I am loving the...
131: Vitamin D During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Listen Now Episode 131 Content and Overview Vitamin D plays a crucial role during your pregnancy....
Q&A: Is Your Toilet Seat Turning Blue?
Question “Hi Vanessa! I am 29 weeks pregnant and apparently I am turning my toilet seat...
130: BPA Safety During Pregnancy & for Your Baby
Listen Now Episode 130 Content and Overview BPA is short for bisphenol A, and this is...
Q&A: When is a C-Section Absolutely Necessary?
Question “Hi Vanessa, I want to start by saying that I’ve been hooked on your podcast...
129: Lessons Learned Breastfeeding the Second Time Around
Listen Now Episode 129 Content and Overview Breastfeeding is commonly thought of as something that comes...
Q&A: The Doctor or Midwife On Call
Question “Hi Vanessa! I recently started listening to your podcasts and I have to say, I...
128: Probiotics
Listen Now Episode 128 Content and Overview Your gastrointestinal system (AKA your gut) is made up of...
Q&A: Eating Deli Meat During Pregnancy
Question “I am 9 weeks pregnant and your podcast has been a life saver! There is...
127: Antibiotics During Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
Listen Now Episode 127 Content and Overview An antibiotic is a microbial drug used to treat...
126: Morning Sickness
Listen Now Episode 126 Content and Overview Morning sickness is most often nausea that happens during...
Q&A: Recreational Activities During Pregnancy
Question “Hi, I wanted to see if you would be able to do an episode on...
125: Back Pain During Pregnancy & Postpartum
Listen Now Episode 125 Content and Overview Back pain during pregnancy is something that is estimated...
Q&A: Nail Polish
Question “Is it safe to use nail polish during pregnancy? I’m finding mixed reviews online, and...
124: Gentle Cesarean & Vaginal Seeding
Listen Now Episode 124 Content and Overview Nearly one third of babies in the U.S. are...
Q&A: Visitors After Your Baby is Born
Question “I have been listening to your podcast since I was about 15 weeks pregnant. I...
123: Cesarean Birth
Listen Now Episode 123 Content and Overview A cesarean birth is the birth of a baby...
Q&A: Vernix Caseosa & Baby’s First Bath
Question “Hi Vanessa! I am currently 25 weeks pregnant with my first and into episode 37...
122: Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum (And Their Safety)
Listen Now Episode 122 Content and Overview An essential oil is the naturally occurring oil that...
Q&A: Nuchal Cord (Umbilical Cord Wrapped Around Neck)
Question “Hello Vanessa, First off thank you for all that you Do! I am pregnant with...
121: Pregnancy Over Age 35 (Advanced Maternal Age)
Listen Now Episode 121 Content and Overview From a biological standpoint there is a limited window...
Q&A: Allergies
Question “Hi Vanessa, I am 19 weeks pregnant and just visited Europe (using great recommendations on...
120: Postpartum, Planning Ahead
Listen Now Episode 120 Content and Overview The postpartum period is often referred to as the...
Q&A: Apple Cider Vinegar
Question “Hi Vanessa, Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother) has loads of health benefits but I’m...
119: Postpartum, What to Expect
Listen Now Episode 119 Content and Overview We spend so much time planning for our birth...
Q&A: Loud Noises
Question “Hi Vanessa, like everyone else, I rely entirely on your podcast for a wealth of...
118: My Second Pregnancy, Lessons Learned & My Birth Story
Listen Now Episode 118 Content and Overview Every pregnancy and birth is different. Even knowing this,...