543 Episodes

  1. Breastfeeding Basics

    Published: 16/06/2019
  2. Q&A: Are Microwaves Safe to Use During Pregnancy?

    Published: 9/06/2019
  3. 156: Optimal Fetal Positioning & Spinning Babies

    Published: 2/06/2019
  4. Episode 155: Baby Position

    Published: 26/05/2019
  5. Q&A: Safe Cleaning Products

    Published: 12/05/2019
  6. 154: Delayed Cord Clamping

    Published: 5/05/2019
  7. 153: Third Stage of Labor (Updated)

    Published: 28/04/2019
  8. Q&A: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Bleeding, and the Return of Your Period

    Published: 21/04/2019
  9. Q&A: Informed Consent

    Published: 14/04/2019
  10. 152: How Pregnancy Changes Your Feet

    Published: 7/04/2019
  11. 151: Five Rules for New Parents

    Published: 24/03/2019
  12. Q&A: What is the Ideal Spacing In Between Kids?

    Published: 17/03/2019
  13. 150: Body Image During Pregnancy & After Baby

    Published: 10/03/2019
  14. Q&A: What is Pasmo and How Can You Avoid It?

    Published: 3/03/2019
  15. Get the Your Birth Plan Book for FREE + Over $1,200 in Giveaways!

    Published: 1/03/2019
  16. 149: Preparing Your Partner for Birth

    Published: 24/02/2019
  17. Q&A: Cell Free DNA & NIPT (Non Invasive Prenatal Test)

    Published: 17/02/2019
  18. 148: Finding Out Your Baby’s Sex

    Published: 27/01/2019
  19. Q&A: Waiting for Your First Prenatal Appointment

    Published: 13/01/2019
  20. 147: Maternity Leave

    Published: 23/12/2018

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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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