Pregnancy and Birth Podcasts You Should Listen To

Pregnancy and Birth Podcasts That are Worth Listening to

Pregnancy and birth podcasts are an excellent source of information for soon-to-be parents. Being able to listen to these episodes throughout the day was also super convenient. I use Spotify to listen to most of my podcasts. I’ve linked the podcasts directly to the websites you can find them on as well.

I wanted to document the podcasts I listened to while pregnant and preparing for birth to help others find important information. In this post you’ll find which podcasts I listened to and a few of the episodes I listened to from each one. Along with reading books and talking with my healthcare providers, listening to these podcast episodes helped me through my pregnancy and birth. I hope this information helps you too!

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Pregnancy Podcast with Vanessa Merten

What I like about this podcast: Vanessa gives evidence-based information and dives into a ton of different topics that are helpful for pregnancy.

Find out more about the Pregnancy Podcast here.

Episodes I found helpful/interesting:

• Hair Changes and Treatments During and After Pregnancy: Vanessa talks about the hormonal changes your body goes through and how this affects your hair. She also talks about postnatal hair loss and dyeing your hair during pregnancy.
• Unmedicated Birth: This podcast episode focuses on hormonal and natural processes during birth. Also, reasons why people want unmedicated birth and challenges and tips that come along with it.
• Caffeine During Pregnancy: Vanessa talks about how caffeine affects your body and how it is passed to your baby. She touches on some studies and caffeine safety guidelines for pregnancy.

• Heat Exposure During Pregnancy: This episode is about different types of heat exposure that you may have during pregnancy. Vanessa gives tips on working out and being out in the heat.

Big Fat Positive with Shanna and Laura

What I like about this podcast: they are laid back and honest. The podcast is very easy to listen to like you are just listening to a conversation amongst friends. They share a lot about their own experiences and walk you through what is happening with their own families every week- this allows you to hear about different stages of pregnancy and motherhood simultaneously.

Find out more about the Big Fat Positive podcast here.

Episodes I found helpful/interesting:

• Ep. 134: Unsolicited Advice, Parent Preference and More: In this podcast episode, Shanna and Laura talk about how to handle unsolicited parenting advice, what to do when your child is favoring one parent over the other, and Laura’s VBAC plan.
• Ep. 124: Nesting Isn’t Just for the Birds: This time they talk about nesting and planning for Laura’s new baby. Shanna talks about a hilarious haircut story from the 90s where she gets her hair cut like Rachael from Friends.
• Ep. 118: You Asked. We Answered!: Shanna and Laura talk about dealing with people commenting on your changing body while pregnant, toddler jokes and staying connected to your partner. They also go over hemorrhoids during pregnancy.

The Kick Pregnancy Podcast with Dr. Patrick Maloney and Brigid Maloney

What I like about this podcast: Patrick is an OB but there is a balance between medical terminology and easy conversation. There is a lot of good, medical-based information that is easy to listen to.

Find out more about The Kick Pregnancy Podcast here.

Episodes I found helpful/interesting:

• Tearing in childbirth (and your vagina after baby): This podcast episode is about what the different degrees of tearing are and how common they are. They also talk about episiotomy cuts and their use and tear repairs and post labor pain as well as if you should request a C-section to avoid tearing.
• How do you know if you have pre-eclampsia?: Patrick and Brigid discuss high blood pressure levels and testing, the effects of high blood pressure on your pregnancy, and what pre-eclampsia is and how it’s treated and monitored.
• Why the position of your placenta is important: This episode is about how the placenta forms and where it is located during pregnancy. They also touch on what placenta previa is and how it affects your pregnancy.

Pregnancy Confidential with Parents Magazine

What I like about this podcast: it’s a light conversation with shorter (around 20 minutes) podcast episodes. They cover each week of pregnancy and include great topics along with each.

Find out more about the Pregnancy Confidential podcast here.

Episodes I found helpful/interesting:

• Pregnancy Week 17 – Picking a Baby Name You Don’t Hate: A look at pregnancy in week 17. This podcast episode talks about things to consider when picking a baby name and where to find baby names. They also talk about baby shower tips including having your husband there and which etiquette rules you can break.
• Pregnancy Week 20 – Now What Do I Put on That Registry?: A look at pregnancy in week 20. This episode talks about asking friends what they suggest you put on your registry and what baby kicks feel like and when you start feeling them.
• Pregnancy Week 33 – Packing for the Hospital: A look into pregnancy at week 33. They discuss the basics you should and shouldn’t pack for the hospital. They also touch on breech babies and delivery.

Preggie Pals: Your Pregnancy, Your Way

What I like about this podcast: they have a different panel of people on their episodes so you get a variety of topics and opinions.

Find out more about the Preggie Pals podcast here.

Episodes I found helpful/interesting:

• Toxins and Pregnancy: This episode covers what teratogens are and how they affect your fetus. They also talk about how you are exposed to toxins and how they enter the body. They cover common toxins concerns including beauty products, pesticides, and hair treatments.
• Pregnancy Symptoms: The Last 20 Weeks: They talk about tips to avoid tearing with a fast birth. They also cover many symptoms including insomnia and trouble sleeping, back pain causes and things that help, leg cramps, heartburn, gas, shortness of breath, exhaustion, cramping, frequent urination, swelling and bloating.
• Understanding Pregnancy Hormones: This podcast episode covers what hormones are and how they work in your body and during pregnancy. They talk about what HCG (the pregnancy hormone) is and the symptoms you might experience with it. They also talk about what the roles of estrogen and progesterone are, relaxin and how it prepares and relaxes your body, and oxytocin and its responsibility for contractions and milk production.

Fear Free Childbirth & Motherhood Podcast with Alexia Leachman

What I like about this podcast:

Learn more about the Fear Free Childbirth and Motherhood Podcast here.

Episodes I found helpful/interesting:

• Cord Clamping – Why we need to Wait for White, with Amanda Burleigh: Alexia discusses the benefits of delayed cord clamping with a midwife.  They also discuss what optimal delayed cord clamping looks like.
• Preparing for Parenthood, with Elly Taylor: Alexia and Elly talk about the difference between parenting and parenthood. They also touch on preparing your marriage for the new stresses and changes that come along with parenthood for new parents. Elly talks about the 8 stages of her program Becoming Us to prepare for parenthood.
  • I purchased Elly’s book after listening to this podcast episode. You can find it here:

The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast with Liesel Teen, RN

Why I like this podcast: The host, Liesel Teen, is not only a mom herself, but also a labor and delivery nurse. I love hearing what medical professionals choose for themselves as well as the advice they give patients. Liesel discusses lots of different topics and is really easy to listen to.

Learn more about The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast here.

Episodes I found helpful/interesting:

EP77: Why It’s Important to Prep Your Body for Labor: Liesel talks about the statistics on induction and the differences in induced labor and non-induced labor. She then goes into some things that you can do to prep your body for labor as well as her own prepping for her two births. Some of the prepping advice includes walking, squats, primrose oil, and eating dates.

EP53: What To Do When You’re Pregnant and Stressed Out!: Liesel brings a guest, Parijat Deshpande, on to talk about stress during pregnancy and postpartum. They go over complications that can be caused due to stress during pregnancy and how to reduce stress. Parijat also talks about her book that she wrote for high-risk pregnancy that you can find here:

The Birth Hour — A Birth Story Podcast with Bryn Huntpalmer

Why I like this podcast: I really like hearing a variety of birthing stories and this podcast provides just that. It’s great to have a plan for what you would like your birth to be like. However, I feel it is very important to listen to other stories and be prepared for the unexpected. Bryn asks a lot of great questions and offers a wide variety of birth stories from mothers.

Learn more about The Birth Hour podcast here.

Episodes I found helpful/interesting:

Episode 606 Emergency Cesarean after Reduction in Fetal Movement + NICU Stay: in this episode guest Lottie shares her unexpected birthing story. She had learned about the importance of tracking fetal movement and noticed decreased movement in her baby. She went to the hospital and ended up getting a C-section and her baby had to stay in the NICU.

Episode 573 Two Induced Epidural Births & the Difference a Doula Made: Brittany Bergman, this episodes’ guest, talks about her two induced epidural births. The first birth was without a doula. The second birth was with a doula. Brittany talks about what a difference the doula made in making her birth an empowered and mindful one.

Birthful with Lantigua Williams & Co.

Why I like this podcast: Adriana Lozada, the host of this podcast, is a birth doula, a postpartum educator, and child sleep consultant. She dives into a lot of really helpful topics alone and with knowledgeable guests.

Learn more about the Birthful podcast here.

Episodes I found helpful/interesting:

What Actually Happens After Giving Birth, Physically and Emotionally: In this episode, OB-GYN Dr. Meedlen Charles talks about what happens postpartum. She goes over postpartum care, things to look for, and when you should call your healthcare provider. They also discuss the importance of seeing a pelvic floor specialist after giving birth.

What’s Hypnobirthing Anyway? Adriana talks about the hypnobirthing method in this podcast. Hypnosis in childbirth can help with pain management and the flow of oxytocin. She talks about the importance of practicing before labor for it to actually work during labor.

Best of Birthful: What to Expect From Breastfeeding: Dr. Jack Newman is a guest on this episode. He talks about what you can expect from breastfeeding a newborn. He goes over basics like how you know your baby is getting enough milk, what to do for discomfort, and other important things you should know. Dr. Newman shares helpful video resources that you can find here.

Dr. Jack Newman has also written breastfeeding books that you can read:

All About Pregnancy & Birth with Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Why I like this podcast: Nicole is easy to listen to and covers a wide variety of topics. There is a lot of evidence-based information to prepare you for birth.

Learn more about the All About Pregnancy & Birth podcast here.

Episodes I found helpful/interesting:

Ep 115: Preparing for Life with a New Baby with Postpartum Doula Valerie Trumbower: In this episode, guest Valerie (a doula) talks about postpartum life with a newborn. They discuss what a postpartum doula does and things to remember with a newborn.

Ep 95: HypnoBirthing – What It Is, How It Works and Who Should Try It: Caroline O’Neill joins in this podcast episode to talk about hypnobirthing. Caroline goes over what hypnobirthing is and common misconceptions people have about it. She explains why it’s important to practice beforehand and how your partner can help you.

Which Pregnancy Podcasts Do You Listen To?

Hopefully you’ve found some new podcasts to try out from my list. I’d love to know which ones you prefer.

Am I missing any great podcasts or episodes? Let me know! I am continually adding to my list to share the good ones.