Breastfeeding Basics
Hear about the fundamental things you need to know before your baby is born…
Q&A: Safe Cleaning Products
Question “Thank you so much for the pregnancy podcast, I feel so informed as I make my…
Q&A: Informed Consent
Question “Thank you for this podcast, it has been so informative. I have a question about informed…
152: How Pregnancy Changes Your Feet
Listen Now Episode 152 Content and Overview Did you know that your feet can go up a…
151: Five Rules for New Parents
Listen Now Episode 151 Content and Overview There is so much focus on pregnancy and birth that…
Q&A: Fertility
Question “Hi Vanessa, I love your podcast. I don’t know what I’d do without your thorough and evidence-based…
134: Bug Bites (Mosquitos, Ticks, and Fleas)
Listen Now Episode 134 Content and Overview Summer time means warmer weather, which can also mean insects…
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 during…
132: Iron During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Listen Now Episode 132 Content and Overview By mass iron is the most common element on earth….
130: BPA Safety During Pregnancy & for Your Baby
Listen Now Episode 130 Content and Overview BPA is short for bisphenol A, and this is an…
Q&A: The Doctor or Midwife On Call
Question “Hi Vanessa! I recently started listening to your podcasts and I have to say, I have…
127: Antibiotics During Pregnancy, Birth, and Breastfeeding
Listen Now Episode 127 Content and Overview An antibiotic is a microbial drug used to treat bacterial…
126: Morning Sickness
Listen Now Episode 126 Content and Overview Morning sickness is most often nausea that happens during pregnancy,…
125: Back Pain During Pregnancy & Postpartum
Listen Now Episode 125 Content and Overview Back pain during pregnancy is something that is estimated to…
Q&A: Nail Polish
Question “Is it safe to use nail polish during pregnancy? I’m finding mixed reviews online, and I’m…
Q&A: Visitors After Your Baby is Born
Question “I have been listening to your podcast since I was about 15 weeks pregnant. I listened…
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 has…
120: Postpartum, Planning Ahead
Listen Now Episode 120 Content and Overview The postpartum period is often referred to as the 4th…
119: Postpartum, What to Expect
Listen Now Episode 119 Content and Overview We spend so much time planning for our birth and…
Q&A: Insemination and Judgment from Family
Question “Hello Vanessa, I have two questions that I hope you might be able to answer. I…
116: Migraines and Headaches
Listen Now Episode 116 Content and Overview Many expecting mothers experience headaches and migraines during pregnancy whether…
Q&A: Numbness
Question “I am 32 weeks, with my first. And my question is about numbness in my feet….
106: Pregnancy, Pets, and Your Baby
Listen Now Episode 106 Content and Overview Many of us have fur babies before we have human…
102: Pregnancy Sleep Issues
Listen Now Episode 102 Content and Overview Sleep is so vital to both your physical and mental…