Pregnancy Podcast
By Vanessa Merten
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Episodes: 135
RinaDearing
Jul 11, 2018
This podcast isn't about stories or experiences. It's about facts and research, which is extremely refreshing and balances out all the emotion-driven pregnancy podcasts out there. Seriously, this one is a must.
Description
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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Q&A: When Is the Right Time to Get Pregnant?
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Mastering the Basics of Breastfeeding
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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Q&A: Do You Really Need to Stop Using Retinol During Pregnancy?
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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The Complete Guide to Packing Your Birth Bag
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Jul 27, 2025 |
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Heat Exposure During Pregnancy, What’s Safe and What to Avoid
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Jul 20, 2025 |
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Q&A: What to Know Before Buying a Home Doppler to Hear Your Baby’s Heartbeat
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Your Guide to Traveling While Pregnant
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Q&A: Should We Find Out the Sex of Our Baby?
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Labor Signs and the Start of Labor
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Q&A: Deciding When to Share Your Pregnancy at Work
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Pregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners
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Jun 15, 2025 |
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Q&A: How to Deal with a Stuffy Nose During Pregnancy
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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A Simple Framework for Any Pregnancy or Birth Decision
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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Q&A: Is a Birth Plan Really Necessary?
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Fourth Trimester: How to Plan Ahead
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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The CDC Changes Its Stance on the COVID-19 Vaccine
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May 28, 2025 |
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Fourth Trimester: What to Expect
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May 25, 2025 |
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Q&A: Are You Getting Enough DHA in Pregnancy?
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May 21, 2025 |
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Third Trimester Overview: Preparing for Birth and the Final Stretch
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May 18, 2025 |
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Q&A: How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health
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May 14, 2025 |
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Second Trimester Overview: From Baby Kicks to Body Changes
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May 11, 2025 |
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Q&A: Navigating Unwanted Advice, Opinions, and Input
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May 07, 2025 |
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First Trimester Overview: Adjusting to Pregnancy and Early Changes
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May 04, 2025 |
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Q&A: Managing Your Fear of Labor Pain
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Pregnancy Basics: What to Know from the Start
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Apr 27, 2025 |
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Q&A: Managing Anxiety in the First Trimester and Beyond
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Drinks to Be Mindful of During Pregnancy
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Apr 20, 2025 |
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Q&A: Hair Removal in Pregnancy and Before Birth
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Food Safety During Pregnancy, Beyond the Do Not Eat List
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Q&A: How to Manage Fatigue During Pregnancy
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Probiotics and Gut Health During Pregnancy
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Apr 06, 2025 |
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Q&A: How to Tell If It’s Braxton Hicks or Real Labor
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Q&A: Can I Color My Hair While Pregnant?
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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How Age Affects Pregnancy: Facts, Myths, and What Really Matters
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Mar 23, 2025 |
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Q&A: Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding Before Your Baby Arrives
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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The Evidence on Nutrition and Trending Diets During Pregnancy
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Q&A: What Actually Works to Prevent Tearing During Birth?
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Baby Name
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Mar 09, 2025 |
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Q&A: Should You Worry About Sleeping on Your Back
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Optimizing Your Birth Environment for a Better Labor Experience
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Mar 02, 2025 |
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Q&A: Sorting Through Conflicting Advice on Pregnancy Workouts
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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How to Prevent and Treat UTIs During Pregnancy
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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Q&A: Should You Avoid Eating During Labor
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?
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Feb 16, 2025 |
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Q&A: Strategies to Feel Less Overwhelmed During Pregnancy
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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What Every Pregnant Mom Needs to Know About Group B Strep
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Feb 09, 2025 |
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Q&A: White Coat Hypertension and Navigating Challenges with Your Doctor
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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An Evidence-Based Guide to Natural and Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy
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Feb 02, 2025 |
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Q&A: Reducing Risks of Air Pollution and Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Your Guide to Sugar During Pregnancy
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Jan 26, 2025 |
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Q&A: Lying In and the 5-5-5 Rule for Postpartum Recovery
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Exploring Methods of Inducing Labor Naturally
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Q&A: Tips for Getting Your Body Back After Baby
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Evidence on the Risks and Benefits of Inducing Labor
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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Tools and Techniques for an Easier Labor and Birth
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Jan 05, 2025 |
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Common Misconceptions about Pregnancy and Birth
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Q&A: Exploring the Risks and Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Troubleshooting the Early Weeks with Your Baby
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Q&A: Are Ultrasounds Accurate for Predicting Baby’s Size?
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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What to Expect in the First Weeks with Your Newborn
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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The Science Behind Heartburn in Pregnancy and How to Treat It
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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Q&A: Is Gratitude the Key to a Happier Pregnancy?
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Guide to Navigating the Holidays During Pregnancy
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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Q&A: The Golden Hour and Maximizing Time with Your Baby After Birth
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Navigate the Administrative Side of Parenting Like a Pro
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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Q&A: Are Plastic Baby Bottles Safe? Are There Better Alternatives?
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Reducing Birth Costs with Health Insurance and Tax-Advantaged Accounts
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Q&A: Are 3D Ultrasounds Safe and Worth It?
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Building a Bond and Connecting with Your Baby During Pregnancy
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Nov 03, 2024 |
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Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy: Risks, Benefits, and Research
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Oct 27, 2024 |
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Q&A: Navigating the Emotional and Physical Challenges of Morning Sickness
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Protecting Your Baby From RSV, Maternal Vaccine vs. Infant Monoclonal Antibodies
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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Q&A: Should Family Get Vaccinated Before Visiting Your Newborn?
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Tdap Vaccine During Pregnancy: Research on Safety and Effectiveness
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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Q&A: Is It Possible to "Pop" Something While Bending Over During Pregnancy?
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Risks and Benefits
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Oct 06, 2024 |
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Q&A: What is the Best Baby Formula?
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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The Truth About Protein in Pregnancy and Supplementing with Protein Powder
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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Q&A: The Evidence on Choline and How to Prepare for Precipitous Labor
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Navigating Pregnancy Nutrition on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet
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Sep 22, 2024 |
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Exciting Update! More Episodes are Coming to the Podcast!
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Navigating Labor and Birth: Your Roadmap from Start to Finish
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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Your Pregnancy Timeline
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Expert Tips to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
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Sep 01, 2024 |
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Navigating Weaning: How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress or Anxiety
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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The Key to Maintaining and Increasing Milk Supply
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Aug 11, 2024 |
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Happy Mother's Day
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May 12, 2024 |
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Choosing (or Changing) Your Doctor or Midwife
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May 05, 2024 |
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Pros and Cons of Erythromycin Eye Ointment for Your Newborn
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth
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Mar 31, 2024 |
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Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor
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Mar 17, 2024 |
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Can Eating Dates Naturally Induce Labor and Shorten Duration?
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Mar 10, 2024 |
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Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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Strength Training and Lifting Weights During Pregnancy
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Feb 25, 2024 |
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Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)
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Feb 18, 2024 |
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Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead
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Feb 04, 2024 |
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Fourth Trimester What to Expect
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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Third Trimester Overview
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Jan 21, 2024 |
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Second Trimester Overview
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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First Trimester Overview
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Jan 07, 2024 |
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Getting Sick During Pregnancy (Colds, Flu, and COVID-19)
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Dec 24, 2023 |
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Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
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Dec 10, 2023 |
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Supporting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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Crafting a Positive Body Image During Pregnancy and Motherhood
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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Placenta Encapsulation: The Evidence on the Risks and Benefits
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Nov 19, 2023 |
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Troubleshooting Sleep Issues During Pregnancy and as a New Parent
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Nov 12, 2023 |
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Evidence-Based Tips to Improve Your Sleep
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Nov 05, 2023 |
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Pain Management Options for Labor
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Oct 22, 2023 |
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Birth Interventions Overview
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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Hydration and Drinking Water
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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Understanding Your Care Team from Pregnancy to Postpartum
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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Your Guide to Prenatal Testing
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Sep 24, 2023 |
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Guide to Pregnancy Safe Skin Care
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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Do You Really Need a Doula?
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Sep 10, 2023 |
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Getting Your Dog Ready for Your New Baby
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Sep 03, 2023 |
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Guide to Bottle Feeding and Infant Formula
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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Success Strategies for Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Issues
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Aug 13, 2023 |
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Mastering the Basics of Breastfeeding
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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Five Essential Questions to Navigate Procedures & Interventions
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Navigate Your Prenatal Care with Confidence
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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Ensuring Optimal Vitamin D Levels for You and Your Baby
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (Pools, Hot Tubs, Baths, and Float Tanks)
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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Labor Signs and the Start of Labor
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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Pregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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Nutrition and the Evidence on Popular Diets During Pregnancy
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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Protecting Your Mental Health (Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression)
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Jun 04, 2023 |
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Guide to Sun Exposure and Tanning During Pregnancy
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May 28, 2023 |
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Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy
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May 21, 2023 |
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Introduction to the Pregnancy Podcast
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Sep 26, 2015 |