Q&A: Homeopathy & Arnica Montana
Question “I was wondering if you have found any research on the use of Arnica Montana...
64: Tdap Vaccine
Listen Now Episode 64 Content and Overview A vaccine is created by taking a weakened or...
Q&A: Protein During Pregnancy (Soy & Protein Powder)
Questions “I wanted to ask about soy during pregnancy. I read it can cause problems so...
63: Get a Head Start on Parenting
Listen Now Episode 63 Content and Overview The first year of your baby’s life goes by...
Q&A: Is a Home Doppler Safe?
Question “I know one thing some women have done to relieve their stress after having losses...
62: Vaginal Exams
Listen Now Episode 62 Content and Overview Third trimester starts in week 28 and appointments with...
Q&A: Anterior Placenta
Question “I found out at my anatomy scan that I have an anterior placenta. The reading...
61: Vitamin D
Listen Now Episode 61 Content and Overview Vitamin D plays a crucial role during your pregnancy....
Q&A: Finding a Lump in Your Breast During Pregnancy
Question “Hi Vanessa! I am 35 weeks pregnant now. Since last 3-4 weeks, I am noticing...
60: Health Insurance
Listen Now Episode 60 Content and Overview In the United States, the average cost of a...
Q&A: Nuchal Hand & Compound Presentations
Question “I have a question to ask you as this issue came up during the birth...
59: Circumcision
Listen Now Episode 59 Content and Overview Circumcision can be a very controversial topic and a very...
Q&A: Do I really need a written birth plan?
Question “”Is it really necessary to write out a copy of my birth plan and hand...
58: Skin to Skin Contact
Listen Now Episode 58 Content and Overview No matter what type of birth you have, the most...
Q&A: Postpartum Healing Pads (Padsicles)
Question “Hey Vanessa, thank you for the podcast, it is helping me feel so prepared for...
57: Choosing a Pediatrician
Listen Now Episode 57 Content and Overview Choosing a pediatrician can be a stressful event, but it...
Q&A: Cabbage Leaves
Question “Hi Vanessa, I am 33 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I have pretty...
56: Pregnancy Dental Care
Listen Now Episode 56 Content and Overview Dental care during your pregnancy may not be the...
Q&A: Sushi
Question “Is it safe to eat sushi during pregnancy? There is so much conflicting advice. Advocates for...
55: Second Time Mom
Listen Now Episode 55 Content and Overview Whether this is your first pregnancy and you are...
Q&A: Fentanyl
Question “I absolutely love your podcast! I’ve been listening for a few months and am now...
Q&A: Prenatal Yoga
Question “Hi Vanessa, I have a question about doing yoga while pregnant: I’ve been practicing yoga...
53: Traveling While Pregnant
Listen Now Episode 53 Content and Overview Traveling can be a challenge even when you are...
Q&A: Pregnancy & Hair Dye
Question “I was wondering what you think of getting some color in your hair whilst pregnant....
52: Breech Baby & External Cephalic Version
Listen Now Episode 52 Content and Overview Your baby starts out with a lot of room...
Q&A: Stress From Family
Question “Since our wedding my husband’s parents have been putting a lot of pressure on us...
51: Caffeine and Pregnancy
Listen Now Episode 51 Content and Overview Caffeine is one of the very first things to...
Q&A: Folate and Folic Acid
Question “I just went to my first appointment and my midwife was concerned that My Kind...
50: Alcohol & Pregnancy
Listen Now Episode 50 Content and Overview Alcohol is one of the very first things to go...
Q&A: Pudendal Nerve Block
Question “Is a transvaginal pudendal nerve block recommended? Could it be used as part of a...
49: Your Birth Plan
Listen Now Episode 49 Content and Overview A birth plan is your plan of how you...
Q&A: Choosing the Right Baby Crib
Question “We’re searching for a baby crib. Not sure if we need spend money on a bassinet...
48: Third Stage of Labor
Listen Now Episode 48 Content and Overview The third stage of labor starts after your baby...
Q&A: Evening Primrose Oil
Question “I just heard about evening primrose being a thing but none of my research has...
47: Vitamin K & Erythromycin
Listen Now Episode 47 Content and Overview Vitamin K and erythromycin are involved in two standard...
Q&A: Induction
Question “I’m 40 weeks pregnant and felt a bit upset to hear my midwife encourage me...
46: Natural Hospital Birth
Listen Now Episode 46 Content and Overview If you want to have a natural birth that...
Q&A: Skin to Skin & Delayed Cord Clamping
Question “Hi Vanessa, I am in the first trimester of my first pregnancy. My husband and...
Q&A: Working Out After Baby & Milk Production
Question “When can I start working out after giving birth? Does working out affect breast milk...
44: Birth Center
Listen Now Episode 44 Content and Overview A birth center is a middle ground between a...
Q&A: Placenta Previa
Questions “At week 28 I was diagnosed with a low-lying placenta. The midwife at this point...
43: Group B Strep
Listen Now Episode 43 Content and Overview Group B streptococcus is a type of bacterial infection....
Q&A Single Umbilical Artery
Question “At my 20 week anatomy scan I was diagnosed with single umbilical artery. It seems...
41: Labor Room Environment
Listen Now Episode 41 Content and Overview There is so much you can do to set...
Q&A Glucose Challenge Screening
Question “I just found out that I failed my gestational diabetes screening and pretty bummed about...
40: Natural Birth
Listen Now Episode 40 Content and Overview Natural birth is a birth without medical interventions, particularly...