537 Episodes

  1. 120: Postpartum, Planning Ahead

    Published: 1/28/2018

  2. Q&A: Apple Cider Vinegar

    Published: 1/24/2018

  3. 119: Postpartum, What to Expect

    Published: 1/21/2018

  4. Q&A: Loud Noises

    Published: 1/17/2018

  5. 118: My Second Pregnancy, Lessons Learned & My Birth Story

    Published: 1/14/2018

  6. 117: Eating Organic During Pregnancy

    Published: 12/17/2017

  7. Q&A: Insemination and Judgment from Family

    Published: 12/13/2017

  8. 116: Migraines and Headaches

    Published: 12/10/2017

  9. Q&A: Ectopic Pregnancy

    Published: 12/6/2017

  10. 115: Constipation During Pregnancy

    Published: 12/3/2017

  11. Q&A: Placenta Encapsulation & the CDC

    Published: 11/29/2017

  12. 114: Labor Signs

    Published: 11/26/2017

  13. Q&A: Fear of Things Not Going as Planned

    Published: 11/22/2017

  14. 113: Braxton Hicks Contractions vs. True Labor

    Published: 11/19/2017

  15. Q&A: Baby Movement

    Published: 11/15/2017

  16. Q&A: Baby Laundry Detergent

    Published: 11/8/2017

  17. Q&A: Fertility

    Published: 11/4/2017

  18. Q&A: Your Health Insurance & the Calendar Year

    Published: 11/1/2017

  19. Q&A: Pregnancy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Published: 10/25/2017

  20. 109: Fever During Pregnancy

    Published: 10/22/2017

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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.