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   S12 · E36 · 27 Sep 2026 · 52 min

   Evidence-Based Solutions for Pregnancy Insomnia and Sleep Issues

   If you are lying awake at night, you are in good company. Pregnancy insomnia and other sleep problems affect the majority of expecting mothers, from heartburn and leg cramps to a racing mind at 3 a.m. Then your baby arrives, and sleep gets disrupted in a whole new way. In this episode, you will learn what drives the most common pregnancy sleep problems, what the research says helps, and which remedies and medications have evidence behind them. You will also learn what to expect from sleep with a newborn, a common feeding myth, and one safety step every exhausted parent should know. Full…

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   S12 · E35 · 20 Sep 2026 · 39 min

   Evidence-Based Tips on How to Sleep Better During Pregnancy

   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…

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   S12 · E34 · 13 Sep 2026 · 34 min

   How Your Birth Environment Affects Labor

   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…

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   S12 · E33 · 6 Sep 2026 · 33 min

   Is Pregnancy Brain Real? What the Research Says About Memory and Brain Fog

   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…

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   S12 · E32 · 23 Aug 2026 · 44 min

   Your Guide to Weaning and How to Stop Breastfeeding Without Stress

   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…

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   S12 · E30 · 9 Aug 2026 · 36 min

   How to Increase Your Milk Supply and Keep It Up

   Milk supply is the number one reason mothers stop breastfeeding early or reach for formula. The good news is that most of what protects and builds your milk supply comes down to a few simple things you can control. This episode breaks down how milk production actually works, how to gauge your supply accurately, and why so many mothers worry they are not making enough when they truly are. You will learn practical ways to establish breastfeeding in the first days and weeks, and find out how to increase your supply if you need to. We also dig into the evidence on galactagogues, the foods,…

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   S12 · E29 · 2 Aug 2026 · 34 min

   How Your Breasts Change During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

   During the nine months of pregnancy, your body changes more than at any other time in your life, and there are many changes to your breasts. From the first tender, swollen weeks through the months you spend breastfeeding, your breasts go through a major transformation. Some of these breast changes during pregnancy are visible, like growth, darker areolas, and more prominent veins. Others are internal as your body builds the machinery to feed your baby. Learn exactly what to expect, why each change happens, and how to manage symptoms like sensitivity, leaking, and stretch marks. The more you…

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   S12 · E28 · 26 Jul 2026 · 31 min

   Why Swelling Happens During Pregnancy and How to Find Relief

   The medical term for swelling during pregnancy is edema, and it affects the vast majority of expecting moms. Swelling in your legs, feet, and ankles is usually normal and nothing to worry about. However, it can occasionally signal something more serious, like preeclampsia or a blood clot. This episode explains why swelling during pregnancy happens, what you can do to prevent and treat it, and the warning signs that mean you should call your doctor or midwife. We also cover related issues like carpal tunnel and varicose veins, why swelling can actually get worse right after birth, how to…

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   S12 · E27 · 19 Jul 2026 · 52 min

   How to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain During Pregnancy

   Many of the physical changes that come with pregnancy can put stress on your back and lead to pain or discomfort. Back pain during pregnancy is almost always lower back pain, and it falls into one of three categories: lumbar spine pain, posterior pelvic pain, or a combination of the two. It is incredibly common, and the likelihood only goes up as your pregnancy progresses. Still, common does not mean you have to suffer through it. This episode breaks down why back pain happens during pregnancy, how to prevent it, and the evidence-based tools and treatments that can bring you relief, from…

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    S12 · E26 · 12 Jul 2026 · 40 min

    How Much Pregnancy Weight Gain Is Healthy and What Actually Matters

    Your doctor or midwife will track your weight throughout pregnancy. For many expecting moms, stepping on the scale is a source of anxiety. This episode breaks down healthy pregnancy weight gain, including where the guidelines come from, how much weight is recommended for your body, and where all that weight actually goes. We will examine what the research shows, including the fact that most women do not gain within the recommended ranges. You will learn why lifestyle changes have a smaller effect than you might expect. Hear why the number on the scale is only one small piece of your health,…