540 Episodes

  1. Labor Signs and the Start of Labor

    Published: 2/7/2021

  2. Third Trimester Overview

    Published: 1/24/2021

  3. Second Trimester Overview

    Published: 1/17/2021

  4. First Trimester Overview

    Published: 1/10/2021

  5. What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin

    Published: 1/3/2021

  6. Pregnancy Loss

    Published: 12/27/2020

  7. Breast Changes During Pregnancy and Postpartum

    Published: 12/20/2020

  8. Tips for Maternity Clothes

    Published: 12/13/2020

  9. Birth Recovery and Postpartum

    Published: 12/6/2020

  10. Racial Disparities, Building Community, and Advocating for Yourself

    Published: 11/22/2020

  11. Social Distancing with Your New Baby

    Published: 11/15/2020

  12. Navigating Pregnancy and a New Baby with Your Dog

    Published: 11/8/2020

  13. 5 Tips to Make the Most Out of Every Prenatal Appointment

    Published: 11/1/2020

  14. Boosting Your Immune System

    Published: 10/25/2020

  15. Supporting Your Immune System

    Published: 10/18/2020

  16. Colds, Flu, and COVID-19

    Published: 10/11/2020

  17. Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy (2020-2021 Flu Season)

    Published: 10/4/2020

  18. Baby Shower Etiquette

    Published: 9/27/2020

  19. Bonding with Your Baby During Pregnancy

    Published: 9/20/2020

  20. Why You Need a Backup Plan

    Published: 9/13/2020

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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.