Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy
We all deal with some level of stress daily. Pregnancy can be a time of additional stress as you are experiencing many physical changes and preparing ...
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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.
10 Ways to Mentally Prepare for Motherhood
There are tremendous physical demands during pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding. Motherhood is also incredibly mentally and emotionally d...
Focus on What Matters and Avoid Overwhelm
Finding out you are pregnant is one of the most exciting times of your life but can also be overwhelming. There are endless choices, and every decisio...
Drinks To Be Cautious About During Pregnancy
Staying hydrated is crucial for your overall health, and water is always the best beverage. In reality, some of your daily fluids will come from other...
Food Safety: Understanding the Risks and Making Informed Choices
The health and safety of you and your baby are a top priority. Certain foods come with risks, and you need to know what to avoid and how to make infor...
What Every Mother Needs to Know About Hypertension During and After Pregnancy
Many changes during pregnancy affect your cardiovascular system, which includes your heart and blood vessels. While some changes in blood pressure are...
What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
You have an increased need for specific nutrients during pregnancy, and it is challenging to meet these requirements with your diet alone. Taking a hi...
Vaginal Tears and Episiotomy: Prevention and Healing
When your skin is stretching during birth, it can tear. It is common for first-time mothers to have some tearing during vaginal birth, and there is a...
Evidence on Methods to Turn a Breech Baby
Ideally, towards the end of your pregnancy, your baby is in a cephalic presentation, positioned head-down, facing your back, with their chin tucked to...
Your Baby’s Position During Labor and Birth
Most expecting parents are aware that babies are ideally head down. As you get closer to your due date, your baby’s position can significantly impact...