Pregnancy Podcast

Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten 766 - How Your Birth Environment Affects Labor

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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Episodes

766-

How Your Birth Environment Affects Labor

13 Sep 2026
765-

Is Pregnancy Brain Real? What the Research Says About Memory and Brain Fog

06 Sep 2026
764-

Your Guide to Weaning and How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress

23 Aug 2026
763-

Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early

16 Aug 2026
762-

How to Increase Your Milk Supply and Keep It Up

09 Aug 2026