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.

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...

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125: Back Pain During Pregnancy & Postpartum

Listen Now Episode 125 Content and Overview Back pain during pregnancy is something that is estimated...

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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...

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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...

Birth
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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...

Birth
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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 Dates are the fruit of the date palm tree....

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...

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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...

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110: When You and Your Partner Disagree

Listen Now Episode 110 Content and Overview There are an infinite number of decisions you and...

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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...

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Q&A: Numbness

Question “I am 32 weeks, with my first. And my question is about numbness in my...

108: Colds, Flu, and Pregnancy

Listen Now Episode 108 Content and Overview Being sick is never fun, but especially not when...

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104: Pregnancy Foot Health

Listen Now Episode 104 Content and Overview Did you know that you can go up a...

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Q&A: Pregnancy Brain

Question “Is pregnancy brain a real thing?” – Alyssa Answer Additional Resources Pregnancy leads to long-lasting...

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103: Pregnancy Sleep, Tips for Better Sleep

Listen Now Episode 103 Content and Overview Sleep isn’t just the key to waking up feeling...

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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...

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