Pregnancy Podcast

Once you see a positive pregnancy test, everyone seems to have advice. Learning the pregnancy basics helps you sort the rules that matter from the... The post Just Found Out You’re Pregnant? Pregnancy Basics for a Healthy Start appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

It is late, you are finally lying down, and the burning starts again. Heartburn during pregnancy affects roughly 4 in 10 expecting mothers, and the... The post Heartburn During Pregnancy and How to Treat It Safely appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Your provider offers you a flu shot, and you are not sure what to do. You have heard it protects your baby. You have also... The post Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy and What the Research Shows About Safety (2026-27 Flu Season) appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

If you are lying awake at night, you are in good company. Pregnancy insomnia and other sleep problems affect the majority of expecting mothers, from... The post Evidence-Based Solutions for Pregnancy Insomnia and Sleep Issues appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Sleep during pregnancy is one of the most powerful tools you have for your health and your baby’s health, yet it is often one of... The post Evidence-Based Tips on How to Sleep Better During Pregnancy appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

The room where you give birth has more influence over your labor than you might expect. Oxytocin is the key hormone driving labor, and stress... The post How Your Birth Environment Affects Labor appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

You walk into a room and cannot remember why. A word you use every day disappears mid-sentence. You read the same paragraph three times, and... The post Is Pregnancy Brain Real? What the Research Says About Memory and Brain Fog appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Most breastfeeding resources are full of information on why you should keep going, and very short on practical help for when you are ready to... The post Your Guide to Weaning and How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

New mothers go into breastfeeding with the best intentions. Unfortunately, many run into issues that make breastfeeding feel difficult or even impossible. By six months,... The post Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Milk supply is the number one reason mothers stop breastfeeding early or reach for formula. The good news is that most of what protects and... The post How to Increase Your Milk Supply and Keep It Up appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

During the nine months of pregnancy, your body changes more than at any other time in your life, and there are many changes to your... The post How Your Breasts Change During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

The medical term for swelling during pregnancy is edema, and it affects the vast majority of expecting moms. Swelling in your legs, feet, and ankles... The post Why Swelling Happens During Pregnancy and How to Find Relief appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Many of the physical changes that come with pregnancy can put stress on your back and lead to pain or discomfort. Back pain during pregnancy... The post How to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Your doctor or midwife will track your weight throughout pregnancy. For many expecting moms, stepping on the scale is a source of anxiety. This episode... The post How Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Is Healthy and What Actually Matters appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Sunlight comes with both benefits and risks, and pregnancy adds a few extra considerations to both. Some of the upside is real. Your body makes... The post Sun Safety During Pregnancy (Sunscreen, Tanning, and Protecting Your Skin) appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Most of the mental and physical work of having a baby falls on mom. One of the most common things I hear from partners is... The post Your Partner’s Role in Supporting You in Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Vitamin D in pregnancy is one of those topics that sounds simple, but the details really matter. You use this essential vitamin in nearly every... The post The Truth About Vitamin D in Pregnancy (Most Moms Don’t Get Enough) appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

A home birth means welcoming your baby in your own space with the freedom to labor however feels right to you. It is also the... The post Home Birth: The Evidence on Safety appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

A birth center sits in the middle ground between a home birth and a hospital. You get a home-like setting and midwife-led care built around... The post Birth Center: Exploring Your Options appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

The vast majority of births in the United States occur in a hospital. A hospital birth offers around-the-clock staffing, a wide range of pain management... The post Hospital Birth: What to Expect appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

There is so much focus during pregnancy on the physical side and on getting ready for your baby’s arrival. Your body is changing, you are... The post 10 Tips to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Prenatal testing in the second half of pregnancy is a different conversation than the testing offered earlier. Many of these tests produce results in real... The post Prenatal Testing in the Second Half of Pregnancy appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

Prenatal testing starts the moment you find out you are pregnant and continues throughout your entire pregnancy. Some tests screen for conditions you may have.... The post Prenatal Testing in the First Half of Pregnancy appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

About one in three pregnant women experiences constipation, and it becomes even more common after birth. It can be uncomfortable, sometimes painful, and a source... The post How to Relieve Constipation During and After Pregnancy appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .

A gentle cesarean, also called a family-centered cesarean, involves adjustments that shift a cesarean from a standard surgical procedure to a more personal, connected birth... The post Gentle Cesarean and Evidence-Based Options for a Family-Centered Birth appeared first on Pregnancy Podcast .