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 first things to slip. Your body is working harder than ever, and a long list of pregnancy changes can get in the way of a good night's rest. The good news is that you have more control over your sleep than you might think. In this episode, you will find out how sleep actually works and what the research says about poor sleep in pregnancy. You will also walk away with simple, evidence-based tools to help you sleep better tonight, and habits that will serve you well on your adventure into parenthood.
Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/sleep/

Thank you to the brands that power this podcast:
Zahler goes above and beyond in formulating their Prenatal +DHA. It's made with high-quality nutrients like the active form of folate and bioavailable iron. Plus, it includes essential nutrients like omega-3s that you will not find in most other prenatal vitamins. In the month of September 2026, save 35% with the code PRENATAL35 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qgc7Jp
You can always see the current promo code at: https://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/
The VTech VM5266 Video Baby Monitor has a 5-inch color LCD screen with remote pan, tilt, and zoom, and a sound-activated soothing feature that turns on the night light or projection when your baby stirs. It also has a touch-adaptive night light, two-way talk-back, built-in soothing sounds and lullabies, and up to 1,000 feet of range. Check it out at https://pregnancypodcast.com/vtech
8 Sheep Organics makes amazing, 100% Clean, Natural Pregnancy Products. From skin care to treating common pregnancy symptoms like stretch marks with clinically proven ingredients, 8 Sheep Organics has you covered. Every product from 8 Sheep Organics comes with a 100-Day Happiness Guarantee. Try it risk-free for 100 days. If you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send them an email and they will get you a refund, no questions asked. Check out 8 Sheep Organics and save 10% when you go to https://pregnancypodcast.com/8sheep/

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Join thousands of expecting parents who stay up to date with the latest pregnancy news, new episode alerts, exclusive offers, and more: https://pregnancypodcast.com/newsletter
Upgrade to Pregnancy Podcast Premium for ad-free episodes, full access to the back catalog, and a free copy of the Your Birth Plan book: https://pregnancypodcast.com/premium
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Follow your pregnancy week-by-week with the 40 Weeks podcast. Learn how your baby grows, what's happening in your body, what to expect at prenatal appointments, and get tips for dads and partners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/week
Find more evidence-based information on the Pregnancy Podcast website: https://pregnancypodcast.com

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 hormones can interfere with it. So a birth environment that feels calm, safe, and private can help labor progress more efficiently and comfortably. The good news is that you have options no matter where you plan to give birth. Whether that is at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital room, small adjustments to lighting, sound, scent, and privacy add up. This episode covers the research on how your birth environment affects labor and birth, plus practical ways to make your birth space feel like yours.
Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/birthroom/

Thank you to the brands that power this podcast:
Zahler goes above and beyond in formulating their Prenatal +DHA. It's made with high-quality nutrients like the active form of folate and bioavailable iron. Plus, it includes essential nutrients like omega-3s that you will not find in most other prenatal vitamins. In the month of September 2026, save 35% with the code PRENATAL35 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qgc7Jp
You can always see the current promo code at: https://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/
The VTech V-Hush Stroller Rocker is a portable device that gently rocks your baby's stroller or crib to help them sleep peacefully anywhere. With three adjustable motion levels, you can choose the perfect calming rhythm for your baby. It also has a built-in amber night light, a rechargeable battery, soothing sounds, white noise, and lullabies. Check it out at https://pregnancypodcast.com/vtech
8 Sheep Organics makes amazing, 100% Clean, Natural Pregnancy Products. From skin care to treating common pregnancy symptoms like stretch marks with clinically proven ingredients, 8 Sheep Organics has you covered. Every product from 8 Sheep Organics comes with a 100-Day Happiness Guarantee. Try it risk-free for 100 days. If you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send them an email and they will get you a refund, no questions asked. Check out 8 Sheep Organics and save 10% when you go to https://pregnancypodcast.com/8sheep/

Get More from the Pregnancy Podcast
Join thousands of expecting parents who stay up to date with the latest pregnancy news, new episode alerts, exclusive offers, and more: https://pregnancypodcast.com/newsletter
Upgrade to Pregnancy Podcast Premium for ad-free episodes, full access to the back catalog, and a free copy of the Your Birth Plan book: https://pregnancypodcast.com/premium
Save with discounts and deals available for Pregnancy Podcast listeners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/resources
Follow your pregnancy week-by-week with the 40 Weeks podcast. Learn how your baby grows, what's happening in your body, what to expect at prenatal appointments, and get tips for dads and partners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/week
Find more evidence-based information on the Pregnancy Podcast website: https://pregnancypodcast.com

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 none of it sticks. Pregnancy brain is one of the most talked-about symptoms of pregnancy and one of the least understood. This episode covers what researchers actually find when they test memory and thinking during pregnancy. Learn why this feels more dramatic than what researchers can actually measure, and how long it lasts. Importantly, find out why pregnancy brain looks less like a decline and more like an upgrade. Plus, practical strategies that target what pregnancy brain affects.
Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/pregnancybrain/

Thank you to the brands that power this podcast:
Zahler goes above and beyond in formulating their Prenatal +DHA. It's made with high-quality nutrients like the active form of folate and bioavailable iron. Plus, it includes essential nutrients like omega-3s that you will not find in most other prenatal vitamins. In the month of September 2026, save 35% with the code PRENATAL35 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qgc7Jp
You can always see the current promo code at: https://pregnancypodcast.com/vitamin/
The VTech RM6756 Video Baby Monitor has color night vision, a 5.5-inch HD color LCD screen, and ultra-wide 135-degree viewing, with free live remote access and no subscription fees. It also features a touch adaptive night light, two-way talk-back, and built-in soothing sounds and lullabies. Available at Target. Check it out at https://pregnancypodcast.com/vtech
8 Sheep Organics makes amazing, 100% Clean, Natural Pregnancy Products. From skin care to treating common pregnancy symptoms like stretch marks with clinically proven ingredients, 8 Sheep Organics has you covered. Every product from 8 Sheep Organics comes with a 100-Day Happiness Guarantee. Try it risk-free for 100 days. If you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send them an email and they will get you a refund, no questions asked. Check out 8 Sheep Organics and save 10% when you go to https://pregnancypodcast.com/8sheep/

Get More from the Pregnancy Podcast
Join thousands of expecting parents who stay up to date with the latest pregnancy news, new episode alerts, exclusive offers, and more: https://pregnancypodcast.com/newsletter
Upgrade to Pregnancy Podcast Premium for ad-free episodes, full access to the back catalog, and a free copy of the Your Birth Plan book: https://pregnancypodcast.com/premium
Save with discounts and deals available for Pregnancy Podcast listeners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/resources
Follow your pregnancy week-by-week with the 40 Weeks podcast. Learn how your baby grows, what's happening in your body, what to expect at prenatal appointments, and get tips for dads and partners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/week
Find more evidence-based information on the Pregnancy Podcast website: https://pregnancypodcast.com

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 stop. If you have gone looking for guidance on weaning, you have probably found long lists of reasons not to quit and anxiety-inducing articles about everything that can go wrong. Breastfeeding is amazing, but every mom will reach a point when she is ready to stop. When you reach that point, you should have access to evidence-based, judgment-free support. This episode is here to take the anxiety out of stopping breastfeeding. We cover when to wean, how to do it gradually and comfortably, how to lower your risk of complications, and how to handle the emotions that can come with closing this chapter. Plus, I will share the slightly ridiculous trick I used with both of my babies that made weaning so much easier.
Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/weaning/

Thank you to the brands that power this podcast:
AG1 is the Daily Health Drink that combines your multivitamin, pre- and probiotics, superfoods, and antioxidants into one simple scoop. It is one of the easiest things you can do to support your body as you rebuild your routine this month. When you first subscribe to AG1, you will get a free AG1 Welcome Kit, a free bottle of Vitamin D3 plus K2, and a free AG1 Flavor Sampler with your first order. Unlock your AG1 starter kit at https://drinkAG1.com/pregnancypodcast
8 Sheep Organics makes amazing, 100% Clean, Natural Pregnancy Products. From skin care to treating common pregnancy symptoms like stretch marks with clinically proven ingredients, 8 Sheep Organics has you covered. Every product from 8 Sheep Organics comes with a 100-Day Happiness Guarantee. Try it risk-free for 100 days. If you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send them an email and they will get you a refund, no questions asked. Check out 8 Sheep Organics and save 10% when you go to https://pregnancypodcast.com/8sheep/

Get More from the Pregnancy Podcast
Join thousands of expecting parents who stay up to date with the latest pregnancy news, new episode alerts, exclusive offers, and more: https://pregnancypodcast.com/newsletter
Upgrade to Pregnancy Podcast Premium for ad-free episodes, full access to the back catalog, and a free copy of the Your Birth Plan book: https://pregnancypodcast.com/premium
Save with discounts and deals available for Pregnancy Podcast listeners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/resources
Follow your pregnancy week-by-week with the 40 Weeks podcast. Learn how your baby grows, what's happening in your body, what to expect at prenatal appointments, and get tips for dads and partners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/week
Find more evidence-based information on the Pregnancy Podcast website: https://pregnancypodcast.com

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, fewer than one in three babies is still exclusively breastfed. Researchers across many countries have examined why mothers supplement with formula or wean before their baby's first birthday, and the same themes come up again and again. This episode walks through the top five reasons moms stop breastfeeding early and, more importantly, what you can do to avoid these issues so you can reach your own breastfeeding goals.
Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/stopbreastfeeding/

Thank you to the brands that power this podcast:
The VTech RM7968-2 Video Baby Monitor has 4K video, a 7-inch HD parent unit, and 360-degree pan, tilt, and zoom to follow every move. It also includes enhanced night vision, a soothing adaptive night light, two-way talk, and free remote access through your phone or tablet. Available at Target. Check it out at https://pregnancypodcast.com/vtech
8 Sheep Organics makes amazing, 100% Clean, Natural Pregnancy Products. From skin care to treating common pregnancy symptoms like stretch marks with clinically proven ingredients, 8 Sheep Organics has you covered. Every product from 8 Sheep Organics comes with a 100-Day Happiness Guarantee. Try it risk-free for 100 days. If you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send them an email and they will get you a refund, no questions asked. Check out 8 Sheep Organics and save 10% when you go to https://pregnancypodcast.com/8sheep/

Get More from the Pregnancy Podcast
Join thousands of expecting parents who stay up to date with the latest pregnancy news, new episode alerts, exclusive offers, and more: https://pregnancypodcast.com/newsletter
Upgrade to Pregnancy Podcast Premium for ad-free episodes, full access to the back catalog, and a free copy of the Your Birth Plan book: https://pregnancypodcast.com/premium
Save with discounts and deals available for Pregnancy Podcast listeners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/resources
Follow your pregnancy week-by-week with the 40 Weeks podcast. Learn how your baby grows, what's happening in your body, what to expect at prenatal appointments, and get tips for dads and partners: https://pregnancypodcast.com/week
Find more evidence-based information on the Pregnancy Podcast website: https://pregnancypodcast.com