Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchQ&A: Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding Before Your Baby Arrives
Season 11 Episode 21
Breastfeeding can feel intimidating, especially if it's something you've never done before. While it's a natural process, it doesn't always come easi…
1 year ago
The Evidence on Nutrition and Trending Diets During Pregnancy
Season 11 Episode 20
Whatever your long-term health or weight goals, your top priority during pregnancy is keeping yourself and your baby healthy. Nutrition plays a key r…
1 year ago
Q&A: What Actually Works to Prevent Tearing During Birth?
Season 11 Episode 19
During the second (pushing) stage of labor, your perineum stretches as your baby is born. More than half of first-time mothers experience some degree…
1 year ago
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Baby Name
Season 11 Episode 18
A name is something your child will carry with them for life. It is a reflection of identity, culture, and sometimes family history. With endless opt…
1 year ago
Q&A: Should You Worry About Sleeping on Your Back
Season 11 Episode 17
Sleep is essential for your health, especially during pregnancy, but the changes that come with pregnancy can make quality rest more challenging. To …
1 year, 1 month ago
Optimizing Your Birth Environment for a Better Labor Experience
Season 11 Episode 16
Oxytocin is the key hormone that drives labor, and the fewer stress hormones released during birth, the better your labor can progress. Creating a ca…
1 year, 1 month ago
Q&A: Sorting Through Conflicting Advice on Pregnancy Workouts
Season 11 Episode 15
Exercise during pregnancy is evidence-based to reduce the risk of certain complications, support healthy weight gain, alleviate common pregnancy disc…
1 year, 1 month ago
How to Prevent and Treat UTIs During Pregnancy
Season 11 Episode 14
Pregnancy brings many changes to your body, including hormone changes and how your urinary system functions. These changes can increase the risk of d…
1 year, 1 month ago
Q&A: Should You Avoid Eating During Labor
Season 11 Episode 13
Eating during labor is a topic with conflicting advice. In this episode, we respond to a listener whose doctor advised against eating during labor, w…
1 year, 1 month ago
Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?
Season 11 Episode 12
Cord blood banking is a complex and often confusing topic. Advertisements for cord blood banking are everywhere when you are pregnant. Is it really b…
1 year, 1 month ago