Pregnancy Podcast | Helping expecting moms (and partners, too) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent.

137: Breastfeeding, Troubleshooting Your Breasts

Listen Now Episode 137 Content and Overview Many women expect breastfeeding to come naturally without many...

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Episode 136: Breastfeeding Basics

Listen Now Episode 136 Content and Overview Breastfeeding is so important and one of the best things you...

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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. ...

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Q&A: Lotus Birth

Question “Hi Vanessa, Thank you for your podcast. My husband and I aren’t ready to have...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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127: Antibiotics During Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding

Listen Now Episode 127 Content and Overview An antibiotic is a microbial drug used to treat...

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126: Morning Sickness

Listen Now Episode 126 Content and Overview Morning sickness is most often nausea that happens during...

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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...

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124: Gentle Cesarean & Vaginal Seeding

Listen Now Episode 124 Content and Overview Nearly one third of babies in the U.S. are...

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Q&A: Visitors After Your Baby is Born

Question “I have been listening to your podcast since I was about 15 weeks pregnant. I...

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123: Cesarean Birth

Listen Now Episode 123 Content and Overview A cesarean birth is the birth of a baby...

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Q&A: Vernix Caseosa & Baby’s First Bath

Question “Hi Vanessa! I am currently 25 weeks pregnant with my first and into episode 37...

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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...

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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...

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121: Pregnancy Over Age 35 (Advanced Maternal Age)

Listen Now Episode 121 Content and Overview From a biological standpoint there is a limited window...

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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...

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Q&A: Apple Cider Vinegar

Question “Hi Vanessa, Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother) has loads of health benefits but I’m...

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119: Postpartum, What to Expect

Listen Now Episode 119 Content and Overview We spend so much time planning for our birth...

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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,...

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117: Eating Organic During Pregnancy

Listen Now Episode 117 Content and Overview Your diet is a big contributor to your health...

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Q&A: Insemination and Judgment from Family

Question “Hello Vanessa, I have two questions that I hope you might be able to answer....

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116: Migraines and Headaches

Listen Now Episode 116 Content and Overview Many expecting mothers experience headaches and migraines during pregnancy...

Q&A: Ectopic Pregnancy

Question “Hello there! I am 5 weeks pregnant and have been having cramping in my lower/right...

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115: Constipation During Pregnancy

Listen Now Episode 115 Content and Overview You may experience that you are completely regular, as...

Q&A: Placenta Encapsulation & the CDC

Question “Hi Vanessa, first, allow me to thank you for creating such a valuable source of...

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114: Labor Signs

Listen Now Episode 114 Content and Overview When you have made it through most of your...

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Q&A: Fear of Things Not Going as Planned

Question “Hello Vanessa. First, I want to thank you for your podcast it has answered so...

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