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Pregnancy Podcast — 132 episodes
Why Swelling Happens During Pregnancy and How to Find Relief
How to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy
How Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Is Healthy and What Actually Matters
Sun Safety During Pregnancy (Sunscreen, Tanning, and Protecting Your Skin)
Your Partner's Role in Supporting You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
The Truth About Vitamin D in Pregnancy (Most Moms Don't Get Enough)
Home Birth: The Evidence on Safety
Birth Center: Exploring Your Options
Hospital Birth: What to Expect
10 Tips to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood
Prenatal Testing in the Second Half of Pregnancy
Prenatal Testing in the First Half of Pregnancy
How to Relieve Constipation During and After Pregnancy
Gentle Cesarean and Evidence-Based Options for a Family-Centered Birth
What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth
Understanding Ultrasound During Pregnancy: Safety, Accuracy, and Your Options
Navigating Morning Sickness During Pregnancy
Vaginal Tears During Birth: Prevention, Healing, and What to Expect
Body Image During Pregnancy and After Birth
The Science Behind Eating Dates to Prepare for Labor
What Every New Mom Should Know About Postpartum Mood Changes
Lifting Weights and Strength Training During Pregnancy
Prenatal Yoga: Benefits, Safety Research, and Pose Modifications
Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)
What the Evidence Says About Exercise During Pregnancy
Making Sense of Food Cravings and Aversions During Pregnancy
What You Need to Know About Recent Vaccine Schedule Changes
How Accurate is Your Due Date?
A Practical Guide to Creating Your Birth Plan
Going into Birth with Confidence
Q&A: Worried About Pooping During Labor?
Getting Sick During Pregnancy and Finding Safe Relief
The Science of Gratitude in Pregnancy
Supporting and Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
Hypertension and the Hidden Risk Beyond Your Blood Pressure Checks
Q&A: Common Questions About Prenatal Vitamins
The Research on Stress During Pregnancy and How to Manage It
Q&A: Why Do Birthmarks Happen?
Focusing on What Matters Most in Pregnancy
Q&A: Should Your Baby Get the Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth?
Understanding Your Options for Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
Q&A: The Science (and Myths) of the Line on Your Belly
Are Vaginal Exams Really Necessary? What the Evidence Says
Q&A: More Questions About Tylenol (Acetaminophen) in Pregnancy
Flu Vaccine in Pregnancy: Evidence-Based Risks and Benefits
The Safety of Tylenol (Acetaminophen) and Other OTC Medications During Pregnancy
Non-Medical Pain Management Options for Labor
Q&A: Tips for When Prenatal Appointments Feel Rushed
Medical Pain Management Options for Labor
Understanding Natural Birth and How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth
Q&A: Is It Safe to Get a Manicure or Pedicure While Pregnant?
Reframe Your Perspective on Labor Pain
Q&A: What the Evidence Reveals About Pregnancy Dreams
Understanding Your Options and Choosing the Right Formula
Q&A: Noise Exposure in Pregnancy and Concert Safety
Complete Guide to Bottle Feeding
Q&A: Do Pregnancy Seat Belt Adjusters Improve Safety?
Success Strategies for Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash
Q&A: The Essentials for Improving Fertility
Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Issues
Q&A: When Is the Right Time to Get Pregnant?
Mastering the Basics of Breastfeeding
Q&A: Do You Really Need to Stop Using Retinol During Pregnancy?
The Complete Guide to Packing Your Birth Bag
Heat Exposure During Pregnancy, What's Safe and What to Avoid
Q&A: What to Know Before Buying a Home Doppler to Hear Your Baby's Heartbeat
Your Guide to Traveling While Pregnant
Q&A: Should We Find Out the Sex of Our Baby?
Labor Signs and the Start of Labor
Q&A: Deciding When to Share Your Pregnancy at Work
Pregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners
Q&A: How to Deal with a Stuffy Nose During Pregnancy
A Simple Framework for Any Pregnancy or Birth Decision
Q&A: Is a Birth Plan Really Necessary?
Fourth Trimester: How to Plan Ahead
The CDC Changes Its Stance on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Fourth Trimester: What to Expect
Q&A: Are You Getting Enough DHA in Pregnancy?
Third Trimester Overview: Preparing for Birth and the Final Stretch
Q&A: How Pregnancy Affects Your Oral Health
Second Trimester Overview: From Baby Kicks to Body Changes
Q&A: Navigating Unwanted Advice, Opinions, and Input
First Trimester Overview: Adjusting to Pregnancy and Early Changes
Q&A: Managing Your Fear of Labor Pain
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Baby Name
Happy Mother's Day
Choosing (or Changing) Your Doctor or Midwife
Pros and Cons of Erythromycin Eye Ointment for Your Newborn
Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly
What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth
Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth
Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor
Can Eating Dates Naturally Induce Labor and Shorten Duration?
Prenatal Yoga, Recommendations and What to Avoid
Strength Training and Lifting Weights During Pregnancy
Cardio Exercise During Pregnancy (Running, Walking, Swimming, and more)
Fourth Trimester Planning Ahead
Fourth Trimester What to Expect
Third Trimester Overview
Second Trimester Overview
First Trimester Overview
Getting Sick During Pregnancy (Colds, Flu, and COVID-19)
Preventing and Treating Fevers During Pregnancy
Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
Supporting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
Crafting a Positive Body Image During Pregnancy and Motherhood
Placenta Encapsulation: The Evidence on the Risks and Benefits
Troubleshooting Sleep Issues During Pregnancy and as a New Parent
Evidence-Based Tips to Improve Your Sleep
Pain Management Options for Labor
Birth Interventions Overview
Hydration and Drinking Water
Understanding Your Care Team from Pregnancy to Postpartum
Your Guide to Prenatal Testing
Guide to Pregnancy Safe Skin Care
Do You Really Need a Doula?
Getting Your Dog Ready for Your New Baby
Guide to Bottle Feeding and Infant Formula
Success Strategies for Pumping Breastmilk and Building a Stash
Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Issues
Mastering the Basics of Breastfeeding
Five Essential Questions to Navigate Procedures & Interventions
Navigate Your Prenatal Care with Confidence
Ensuring Optimal Vitamin D Levels for You and Your Baby
Benefits of Water During Pregnancy (Pools, Hot Tubs, Baths, and Float Tanks)
Labor Signs and the Start of Labor
Pregnancy Crash Course for Dads and Partners
Nutrition and the Evidence on Popular Diets During Pregnancy
Protecting Your Mental Health (Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression)
Guide to Sun Exposure and Tanning During Pregnancy
Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy
Introduction to the Pregnancy Podcast