543 Episodes

  1. Q&A: Weight Gain During Pregnancy

    Published: 16/12/2018
  2. 146: Placenta Encapsulation

    Published: 09/12/2018
  3. Q&A: Baby Names

    Published: 02/12/2018
  4. 145: Prenatal Vitamin

    Published: 25/11/2018
  5. Thank you!

    Published: 22/11/2018
  6. Q&A: Miscarriage

    Published: 18/11/2018
  7. 144: Gestational Diabetes

    Published: 11/11/2018
  8. 143: Breathing During Labor

    Published: 28/10/2018
  9. Q&A: Navigating Challenges with Parents, In-Laws, & Family

    Published: 21/10/2018
  10. 142: Progesterone

    Published: 14/10/2018
  11. Q&A: Heartburn

    Published: 07/10/2018
  12. What to Pack in Your Birth Bag

    Published: 30/09/2018
  13. Q&A: Kombucha

    Published: 16/09/2018
  14. 140: Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy and After Birth

    Published: 09/09/2018
  15. Q&A: Lactation Cookies, Do They Really Work?

    Published: 02/09/2018
  16. Q&A: I’m Freaked Out About Breastfeeding

    Published: 01/08/2018
  17. Q&A: Lotus Birth

    Published: 25/07/2018
  18. 135: Short Cervix, Incompetent Cervix, and Cerclage

    Published: 22/07/2018
  19. Q&A: Lipase and Freezing Breastmilk

    Published: 04/07/2018
  20. 134: Bug Bites (Mosquitos, Ticks, and Fleas)

    Published: 01/07/2018

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A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical “pregnancy instruction manual”. Every episode is designed to give you all of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide what the best option is for YOU and feel confident about your decisions during your pregnancy and beyond. The show covers everything from pregnancy to caring for a newborn. Topics include prenatal care, labor, natural birth, hospital birth, cesarean birth, preparing for your baby, breastfeeding, postpartum, and caring for a new baby. This is your​ evidence-based resource to help you make informed decisions about your pregnancy and your baby.

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