543 Episodes

  1. Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)

    Published: 18/02/2024

  2. Exercise During Pregnancy, Recommendations and What to Avoid

    Published: 11/02/2024

  3. Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead

    Published: 04/02/2024

  4. Fourth Trimester What to Expect

    Published: 28/01/2024

  5. Third Trimester Overview

    Published: 21/01/2024

  6. Second Trimester Overview

    Published: 14/01/2024

  7. First Trimester Overview

    Published: 07/01/2024

  8. Getting Sick During Pregnancy (Colds, Flu, and COVID-19)

    Published: 24/12/2023

  9. Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy

    Published: 17/12/2023

  10. Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

    Published: 10/12/2023

  11. Supporting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

    Published: 03/12/2023

  12. Crafting a Positive Body Image During Pregnancy and Motherhood

    Published: 26/11/2023

  13. Placenta Encapsulation: The Evidence on the Risks and Benefits

    Published: 19/11/2023

  14. Troubleshooting Sleep Issues During Pregnancy and as a New Parent

    Published: 12/11/2023

  15. Evidence-Based Tips to Improve Your Sleep

    Published: 05/11/2023

  16. Pain Management Options for Labor

    Published: 22/10/2023

  17. Birth Interventions Overview

    Published: 15/10/2023

  18. Hydration and Drinking Water

    Published: 08/10/2023

  19. Understanding Your Care Team from Pregnancy to Postpartum

    Published: 01/10/2023

  20. Your Guide to Prenatal Testing

    Published: 24/09/2023

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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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