# Pregnancy Podcast A podcast by Vanessa Merten. 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. Feed: https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/70596/destinations/297424.xml ## Latest episodes - [First Trimester Guide: Symptoms, Baby Growth, and Your First Appointments](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/67ffa91a8130) (2026-10-25, 37 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/First_Trimester_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Just Found Out You're Pregnant? Pregnancy Basics for a Healthy Start](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/bb116088b82e) (2026-10-18, 41 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Pregnancy_Basics_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Heartburn During Pregnancy and How to Treat It Safely](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/12affdee0470) (2026-10-11, 46 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Heartburn_2026.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy and What the Research Shows About Safety (2026-27 Flu Season)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/5e90b2dd6eb3) (2026-10-04, 40 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/flu_vaccine_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Evidence-Based Solutions for Pregnancy Insomnia and Sleep Issues](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/3c6538eb793d) (2026-09-27, 52 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Sleep_Issues_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Evidence-Based Tips on How to Sleep Better During Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/b270e3110920) (2026-09-20, 39 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Sleep_2026.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [How Your Birth Environment Affects Labor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/5955ec635c8c) (2026-09-13, 35 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Birth_Room_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Is Pregnancy Brain Real? What the Research Says About Memory and Brain Fog](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/a36c3214bf69) (2026-09-06, 34 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Pregnancy_Brain_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Your Guide to Weaning and How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/7106125c3cc0) (2026-08-23, 45 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Weaning_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/5c3c069d27c3) (2026-08-16, 28 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Stop_Breastfeeding_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [How to Increase Your Milk Supply and Keep It Up](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/53d2697da420) (2026-08-09, 37 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Milk_Supply_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [How Your Breasts Change During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/2b5358406a09) (2026-08-02, 34 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Breast_Changes_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Why Swelling Happens During Pregnancy and How to Find Relief](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/d31ad3373509) (2026-07-26, 31 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Swelling_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [How to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/2b384835b43a) (2026-07-19, 53 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Back_Pain_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [How Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Is Healthy and What Actually Matters](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/72a6e70481b5) (2026-07-12, 40 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Weight_gain_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Sun Safety During Pregnancy (Sunscreen, Tanning, and Protecting Your Skin)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/31bcb625abce) (2026-07-05, 39 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Sun_Safety_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Your Partner's Role in Supporting You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/ab62a979bbd5) (2026-06-21, 30 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Partner_Role_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [The Truth About Vitamin D in Pregnancy (Most Moms Don't Get Enough)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/895d6a2244e0) (2026-06-14, 48 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Vitamin_D_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Home Birth: The Evidence on Safety](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/25cf0a192f03) (2026-06-07, 51 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Home_Birth_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Birth Center: Exploring Your Options](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/7e01c690ccb5) (2026-05-24, 51 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Birth_Center_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Hospital Birth: What to Expect](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/d5be705f4219) (2026-05-17, 53 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Hospital_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [10 Tips to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/699595b547a3) (2026-05-10, 43 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Motherhood_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Prenatal Testing in the Second Half of Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/6c904319bd86) (2026-05-03, 36 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/PrenatalTesting_2_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Prenatal Testing in the First Half of Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/97711ee64408) (2026-04-26, 66 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Prenatal_Testing_1_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [How to Relieve Constipation During and After Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/5910d729ca51) (2026-04-19, 42 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Constipation_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Gentle Cesarean and Evidence-Based Options for a Family-Centered Birth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/7e1fb1c461e2) (2026-04-12, 41 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Gentle_Cesarean_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/cbd3fa875279) (2026-04-05, 54 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Cesarean_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Understanding Ultrasound During Pregnancy: Safety, Accuracy, and Your Options](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/2e0a882c7ade) (2026-03-29, 49 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Ultrasound_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Navigating Morning Sickness During Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/2d8ced44bc84) (2026-03-22, 52 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Morning_Sickness_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Vaginal Tears During Birth: Prevention, Healing, and What to Expect](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/bf5206ae7d7e) (2026-03-15, 50 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Vaginal_Tears_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Body Image During Pregnancy and After Birth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/569e9bbae497) (2026-03-08, 39 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Body_Image_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [The Science Behind Eating Dates to Prepare for Labor](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/a5efe43abd20) (2026-02-22, 21 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Dates_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [What Every New Mom Should Know About Postpartum Mood Changes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/b3b584aeb600) (2026-02-15, 33 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Baby_Blues_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Lifting Weights and Strength Training During Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/d9fe5f2392b6) (2026-02-08, 38 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Strength_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Prenatal Yoga: Benefits, Safety Research, and Pose Modifications](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/a0ad1eebe71a) (2026-02-01, 38 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Yoga_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/012e1cf8e52d) (2026-01-25, 38 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Cardio_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [What the Evidence Says About Exercise During Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/620b22838941) (2026-01-18, 45 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Exercise_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Making Sense of Food Cravings and Aversions During Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/922e8bf5b7b5) (2026-01-11, 30 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Food_Cravings_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [What You Need to Know About Recent Vaccine Schedule Changes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/d3b9e140508b) (2026-01-07, 23 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Vaccine_Schedule_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [How Accurate is Your Due Date?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/5bc514c2da9f) (2026-01-04, 24 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Due_Date_2026_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [A Practical Guide to Creating Your Birth Plan](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/f018605b6f66) (2025-12-21, 37 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Birth_Plan_Guide_2025_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Going into Birth with Confidence](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/1b46a321ae02) (2025-12-14, 27 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Confidence_2025_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Q&A: Worried About Pooping During Labor?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/166327a73a7b) (2025-12-10, 17 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Pooping_2025_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Getting Sick During Pregnancy and Finding Safe Relief](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/f966c7959886) (2025-12-07, 54 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Sick_2025_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [The Science of Gratitude in Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/dbf9b4c1168c) (2025-11-27, 14 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Gratitude_2025_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Supporting and Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/451ef4adee7e) (2025-11-23, 57 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Immune_System_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Hypertension and the Hidden Risk Beyond Your Blood Pressure Checks](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/f9a4e3f64828) (2025-11-16, 34 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Hypertension_Final_2025.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/d211680d7984) (2025-11-12, 19 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Prenatal_Vitamin_Questions_2025_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [The Research on Stress During Pregnancy and How to Manage It](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/8d324a5c452c) (2025-11-09, 42 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Stress_2025_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 - [Q&A: Why Do Birthmarks Happen?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1044002385/903419a1a370) (2025-11-05, 19 min): audio https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thepregnancypodcast/Birthmark_Final.mp3?dest-id=297424 Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. 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