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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 ...
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Congratulations on your pregnancy! Whether you just found out you are pregnant, or you are almost at the finish line, you are in the right place to learn valuable information on what is going on each week. 40 Weeks has an episode for each week of your pregnancy. You can get a quick explanation of how big your baby is, what is going on with your baby's development, what is happening in your body, and what to expect in your prenatal care. Plus, each episode ends with a tip for dads and partner ...
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Expert Tips to Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
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When your baby arrives, the last thing you want to deal with is troubleshooting issues with your dog adjusting to your new baby. The good news is that there are simple steps you can take during pregnancy to ensure a seamless transition with your pet as your family grows. Learn about the downsides of traditional dog training and what you should do i…
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Navigating Weaning: How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress or Anxiety
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Some of the best breastfeeding resources lack great information on weaning. What you find instead is information on why you should keep breastfeeding and anxiety-inducing articles on all of the things that can go wrong when you stop nursing. Breastfeeding is important, and thankfully, there are many resources for this, but it can be stressful when …
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Welcome to the 40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast! Find out how your baby is growing each week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregna…
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Welcome to weeks 1-2 of your pregnancy. Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. Read the transcript, and access the additional resources for weeks 1-2. Get each week delivered to your inbox according to…
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Top 5 Reasons Moms Stop Breastfeeding Early
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New mothers go into breastfeeding with the best intentions. Unfortunately, many run into issues that make breastfeeding difficult or impossible. By six months, three in four babies are fed infant formula. Many researchers have examined why mothers supplement with formula or wean their children before age one to address the low rates of exclusive br…
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Welcome to week 3 of your pregnancy. This is the week of ovulation and fertilization. Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, a…
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Welcome to week 4 of your pregnancy. 36 weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional resource…
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Welcome to week 5 of your pregnancy. 35 weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional resource…
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Welcome to week 6 of your pregnancy. 34 weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional resource…
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Welcome to week 7 of your pregnancy. 33 weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional resource…
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Welcome to week 8 of your pregnancy. You are 20% of the way there! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the addit…
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Welcome to week 9 of your pregnancy. 31 more weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional res…
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The Key to Maintaining and Increasing Milk Supply
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Milk supply is the number one reason mothers quit breastfeeding early or supplement with infant formula. The first line of defense for maintaining or increasing supply is establishing breastfeeding early and frequently breastfeeding or pumping. For many mothers, this is easier said than done. Get tips on what you can do to establish breastfeeding i…
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Welcome to week 10 of your pregnancy. 30 more weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional re…
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Welcome to week 11 of your pregnancy. 29 more weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional re…
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Welcome to week 12 of your pregnancy. 28 more weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional re…
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Welcome to week 13 of your pregnancy. This is the start of the second trimester! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and ac…
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Welcome to week 14 of your pregnancy. 26 weeks to go! Find out how your baby is growing this week and learn what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners. See a picture of what your baby looks like this week, read the transcript, and access the additional resourc…
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