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,...
117: Eating Organic During Pregnancy
Listen Now Episode 117 Content and Overview Your diet is a big contributor to your health...
Q&A: Insemination and Judgment from Family
Question “Hello Vanessa, I have two questions that I hope you might be able to answer....
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...
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...
114: Labor Signs
Listen Now Episode 114 Content and Overview When you have made it through most of your...
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...
Episode 113: Braxton Hicks Contractions vs. True Labor
Listen Now Episode 113 Content and Overview Braxton Hicks contractions are sporadic “practice” contractions that many...
Q&A: Baby Movement
Question “Vanessa I cannot thank you enough for your podcast. My husband and I have found...
112: Will Eating Dates Help Your Labor?
Listen Now Episode 112 Content and Overview Episode description… Included in This Episode The effect of...
Q&A: Baby Laundry Detergent
Question “Hi Vanessa. I am 35 weeks today and am finishing getting my baby’s nursery ready....
111: Health Insurance (Updated for 2018)
Listen Now Episode 111 Content and Overview In the United States, the average cost of a...
Q&A: Your Health Insurance & the Calendar Year
Question “Hi Vanessa, I’m really glad that my girlfriend put me onto your podcast, I’ve enjoyed...
110: When You and Your Partner Disagree
Listen Now Episode 110 Content and Overview There are an infinite number of decisions you and...
Q&A: Pregnancy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Question “Hi Vanessa, Thanks so much for your show! In my first pregnancy, I suffered from...
109: Fever During Pregnancy
Listen Now Episode 109 Content and Overview Feeling under the weather is never fun, especially when...
108: Colds, Flu, and Pregnancy
Listen Now Episode 108 Content and Overview Being sick is never fun, but especially not when...
Q&A: Body Piercings, Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
Question “Hi Vanessa, I love your podcast and am so grateful I found it early so...
107: Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy (Updated)
Listen Now Episode 106 Content and Overview Flu is short for influenza, which is an infectious...
Q&A: Tanning, Sunless Tanning, and Spray Tans
Question “Vanessa, thank you for this invaluable resource! I have question about tanning while pregnant. Is...
106: Pregnancy, Pets, and Your Baby
Listen Now Episode 106 Content and Overview Many of us have fur babies before we have...
Q&A: Facials, Microneedling, and Botox
Question “Hi Vanessa! I’ve been listening to your podcast. I’m in the first trimester of my...
Episode 105: Using a TENS Machine During Labor
Listen Now Episode 105 Content and Overview A TENS device is a small handheld device that...
Q&A: Doula
Question “Hello Vanessa. I have been listening to your podcast for quite some time now –...
104: Pregnancy Foot Health
Listen Now Episode 104 Content and Overview Did you know that you can go up a...
Q&A: Pregnancy Brain
Question “Is pregnancy brain a real thing?” – Alyssa Answer Additional Resources Pregnancy leads to long-lasting...
103: Pregnancy Sleep, Tips for Better Sleep
Listen Now Episode 103 Content and Overview Sleep isn’t just the key to waking up feeling...
Q&A: When should I tell my boss I am pregnant?
Question “Thank you for you podcast! I am six weeks pregnant and I am not sure when...
102: Pregnancy Sleep Issues
Listen Now Episode 102 Content and Overview Sleep is so vital to both your physical and...
Q&A: Pregnancy Fatigue
Question “Hello Vanessa! Thank you so much for your podcast it is a lifesaver! I am...
101: Breastfeeding Challenges in the Real World
Listen Now Episode 101 Content and Overview This episode focuses on breastfeeding challenges in the real...
Q&A: Lifting Heavy Objects
Question “Hello! I love your podcast. Thanks for sharing all of your pearls of wisdom. I...
Episode 100: Pumping Breast Milk (Rebroadcast)
Listen Now Episode 100 Content and Overview Pumping is a great way to provide breast milk to...
Q&A: Placental Lake
Question “Hi Vanessa, I am 21 weeks pregnant and have been loving your podcast! I was...