Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat the Evidence Says About Exercise During Pregnancy
Season 12 Episode 4
Recommendations for exercise during pregnancy can feel confusing, especially when advice sounds restrictive, outdated, or inconsistent. Rather than f…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Making Sense of Food Cravings and Aversions During Pregnancy
Season 12 Episode 3
Pregnancy cravings and aversions are common symptoms during pregnancy. While it may be fun to make jokes about pickles and ice cream, for some expect…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
What You Need to Know About Recent Vaccine Schedule Changes
Season 12 Episode 2
The CDC recently made significant changes to the childhood vaccination schedule, prompting widespread coverage and discussion. Vaccines are a complex…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
How Accurate is Your Due Date?
Season 12 Episode 1
One of the first things you do when you find out you are pregnant is to determine your due date. This date rules everything about your pregnancy, fro…
3 months ago
A Practical Guide to Creating Your Birth Plan
Season 11 Episode 90
A birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences for labor and what happens immediately after your baby's birth. A birth plan is much more t…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Going into Birth with Confidence
Season 11 Episode 89
It is completely normal to feel nervous about giving birth, especially with so many unknowns about how labor will unfold. Research shows that fear of…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Q&A: Worried About Pooping During Labor?
Season 11 Episode 88
There are many things that can happen during pregnancy and birth that might feel embarrassing in other settings, but are normal parts of having a bab…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Getting Sick During Pregnancy and Finding Safe Relief
Season 11 Episode 87
Getting sick can feel especially tough when you're pregnant. Unfortunately, during pregnancy, you're more vulnerable to illnesses like colds, the flu…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Science of Gratitude in Pregnancy
Season 11 Episode 86
Gratitude is something most of us feel instinctively, but does science actually back up the benefits? This episode explores the research on gratitude…
4 months, 1 week ago
Supporting and Boosting Your Immune System During Pregnancy
Season 11 Episode 85
How the immune system works, how it shifts during pregnancy, and what those changes mean for staying healthy. Learn why the most effective way to sup…
4 months, 1 week ago