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All Episodes

Pregnancy Podcast — 138 episodes

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1

How Your Birth Environment Affects Labor

2

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

3

Your Guide to Weaning and How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress

4

Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early

5

How to Increase Your Milk Supply and Keep It Up

6

How Your Breasts Change During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

7

Why Swelling Happens During Pregnancy and How to Find Relief

8

How to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy

9

How Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Is Healthy and What Actually Matters

10

Sun Safety During Pregnancy (Sunscreen, Tanning, and Protecting Your Skin)

11

Your Partner's Role in Supporting You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum

12

The Truth About Vitamin D in Pregnancy (Most Moms Don't Get Enough)

13

Home Birth: The Evidence on Safety

14

Birth Center: Exploring Your Options

15

Hospital Birth: What to Expect

16

10 Tips to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood

17

Prenatal Testing in the Second Half of Pregnancy

18

Prenatal Testing in the First Half of Pregnancy

19

How to Relieve Constipation During and After Pregnancy

20

Gentle Cesarean and Evidence-Based Options for a Family-Centered Birth

21

What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth

22

Understanding Ultrasound During Pregnancy: Safety, Accuracy, and Your Options

23

Navigating Morning Sickness During Pregnancy

24

Vaginal Tears During Birth: Prevention, Healing, and What to Expect

25

Body Image During Pregnancy and After Birth

26

The Science Behind Eating Dates to Prepare for Labor

27

What Every New Mom Should Know About Postpartum Mood Changes

28

Lifting Weights and Strength Training During Pregnancy

29

Prenatal Yoga: Benefits, Safety Research, and Pose Modifications

30

Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)

31

What the Evidence Says About Exercise During Pregnancy

32

Making Sense of Food Cravings and Aversions During Pregnancy

33

What You Need to Know About Recent Vaccine Schedule Changes

34

How Accurate is Your Due Date?

35

A Practical Guide to Creating Your Birth Plan

36

Going into Birth with Confidence

37

Q&A: Worried About Pooping During Labor?

38

Getting Sick During Pregnancy and Finding Safe Relief

39

The Science of Gratitude in Pregnancy

40

Supporting and Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

41

Hypertension and the Hidden Risk Beyond Your Blood Pressure Checks

42

Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins

43

The Research on Stress During Pregnancy and How to Manage It

44

Q&A: Why Do Birthmarks Happen?

45

Focusing on What Matters Most in Pregnancy

46

Q&A: Should Your Baby Get the Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth?

47

Understanding Your Options for Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

48

Q&A: The Science (and Myths) of the Line on Your Belly

49

Are Vaginal Exams Really Necessary? What the Evidence Says

50

Q&A: More Questions About Tylenol (Acetaminophen) in Pregnancy

51

Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Risks and Benefits

52

The Safety of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Other OTC Medications During Pregnancy

53

Non-Medical Pain Management Options for Labor

54

Q&A: Tips for When Prenatal Appointments Feel Rushed

55

Medical Pain Management Options for Labor

56

Understanding Natural Birth and How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth

57

Q&A: Is It Safe to Get a Manicure or Pedicure While Pregnant?

58

Reframe Your Perspective on Labor Pain

59

Q&A: What the Evidence Reveals About Pregnancy Dreams

60

Understanding Your Options and Choosing the Right Formula

61

Q&A: Noise Exposure in Pregnancy and Concert Safety

62

Complete Guide to Bottle Feeding

63

Q&A: Do Pregnancy Seat Belt Adjusters Improve Safety?

64

Success Strategies for Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash

65

Q&A: The Essentials for Improving Fertility

66

Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Issues

67

Q&A: When Is the Right Time to Get Pregnant?

68

Mastering the Basics of Breastfeeding

69

Q&A: Do You Really Need to Stop Using Retinol During Pregnancy?

70

The Complete Guide to Packing Your Birth Bag

71

Heat Exposure During Pregnancy, What's Safe and What to Avoid

72

Q&A: What to Know Before Buying a Home Doppler to Hear Your Baby's Heartbeat

73

Your Guide to Traveling While Pregnant

74

Q&A: Should We Find Out the Sex of Our Baby?

75

Labor Signs and the Start of Labor

76

Q&A: Deciding When to Share Your Pregnancy at Work

77

Pregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners

78

Q&A: How to Deal with a Stuffy Nose During Pregnancy

79

A Simple Framework for Any Pregnancy or Birth Decision

80

Q&A: Is a Birth Plan Really Necessary?

81

Fourth Trimester: How to Plan Ahead

82

The CDC Changes Its Stance on the COVID-19 Vaccine

83

Fourth Trimester: What to Expect

84

Q&A: Are You Getting Enough DHA in Pregnancy?

85

Third Trimester Overview: Preparing for Birth and the Final Stretch

86

Q&A: How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health

87

Second Trimester Overview: From Baby Kicks to Body Changes

88

Q&A: Navigating Unwanted Advice, Opinions, and Input

89

First Trimester Overview: Adjusting to Pregnancy and Early Changes

90

Q&A: Managing Your Fear of Labor Pain

91

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Baby Name

92

Happy Mother's Day

93

Choosing (or Changing) Your Doctor or Midwife

94

Pros and Cons of Erythromycin Eye Ointment for Your Newborn

95

Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly

96

What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth

97

Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth

98

Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor

99

Can Eating Dates Naturally Induce Labor and Shorten Duration?

100

Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid

101

Strength Training and Lifting Weights During Pregnancy

102

Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)

103

Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead

104

Fourth Trimester What to Expect

105

Third Trimester Overview

106

Second Trimester Overview

107

First Trimester Overview

108

Getting Sick During Pregnancy (Colds, Flu, and COVID-19)

109

Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy

110

Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

111

Supporting Your Immune System During Pregnancy

112

Crafting a Positive Body Image During Pregnancy and Motherhood

113

Placenta Encapsulation: The Evidence on the Risks and Benefits

114

Troubleshooting Sleep Issues During Pregnancy and as a New Parent

115

Evidence-Based Tips to Improve Your Sleep

116

Pain Management Options for Labor

117

Birth Interventions Overview

118

Hydration and Drinking Water

119

Understanding Your Care Team from Pregnancy to Postpartum

120

Your Guide to Prenatal Testing

121

Guide to Pregnancy Safe Skin Care

122

Do You Really Need a Doula?

123

Getting Your Dog Ready for Your New Baby

124

Guide to Bottle Feeding and Infant Formula

125

Success Strategies for Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash

126

Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Issues

127

Mastering the Basics of Breastfeeding

128

Five Essential Questions to Navigate Procedures & Interventions

129

Navigate Your Prenatal Care with Confidence

130

Ensuring Optimal Vitamin D Levels for You and Your Baby

131

Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (Pools, Hot Tubs, Baths, and Float Tanks)

132

Labor Signs and the Start of Labor

133

Pregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners

134

Nutrition and the Evidence on Popular Diets During Pregnancy

135

Protecting Your Mental Health (Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression)

136

Guide to Sun Exposure and Tanning During Pregnancy

137

Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy

138

Introduction to the Pregnancy Podcast