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40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten of the Pregnancy Podcastpregnancypodcast.com
Want to know exactly what is going on with your baby and your body this week? Whether you are in week 6 or week 36 of pregnancy, this show will give you just that in about five minutes. Learn how big your baby is, what new developments are going on, how your pregnant body is changing, how you can find relief from some of the changes going on with you like morning sickness and back pain, what to expect at doctor or midwife appointments, how to plan ahead for breastfeeding, how to plan for the birth you want, plus get a tip each week for our partner! To get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date sign up at www.PregnancyPodcast.com/week/ The Pregnancy Podcast has so much more information on specific topics related to pregnancy and is an awesome resource in conjunction with the 40 Weeks podcast. www.PregnancyPodcast.com
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Introduction to 40 Weeks

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 Pregnancy Podcast website . Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium to access the private podcast feed (in your favorite podcast app) with every episode ad-free. Exc...

Aug 19, 20244 min

Weeks 1-2 Preconception

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 your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website . Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium to access the private podca...

Aug 18, 20244 min

Week 3 Fertilization

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, and access the additional resources for week 3 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information,...

Aug 17, 20244 min

Week 4 The Pregnancy Hormone (hCG)

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 resources for week 4 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast webs...

Aug 16, 20245 min

Week 5 Your Baby's Heart Forms

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 resources for week 5 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast webs...

Aug 15, 20246 min

Week 6 Your Baby's Face Takes Shape

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 resources for week 6 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast webs...

Aug 14, 20245 min

Week 7 New Brain Cells

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 resources for week 7 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast webs...

Aug 13, 20245 min

Week 8 Developing Sensitivity to Touch

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 additional resources for week 8 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnanc...

Aug 12, 20245 min

Week 9 Heartbeat

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 resources for week 9 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast...

Aug 11, 20245 min

Week 10 Your Baby Can Hear

Welcome to Week 10 of pregnancy, where your baby grows to the size of a kumquat, develops hearing, and major brain divisions form. This episode also explores the mother's body changes, including an expanding uterus and more visible veins. A significant portion covers prenatal tests like the first trimester screen, cell-free DNA, and CVS, discussing their accuracy and what they detect, alongside advice for partners on providing support during this anxious time.

Aug 10, 20246 min

Week 11 Growing Fingernails

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 resources for week 11 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podca...

Aug 09, 20246 min

Week 12 Wiggling Fingers and Toes

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 resources for week 12 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podca...

Aug 08, 20245 min

Week 13 Bones are Forming

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 access the additional resources for week 13 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, vis...

Aug 07, 20245 min

Week 14 Hair is Growing

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 resources for week 14 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Aug 06, 20246 min

Week 15 Your Baby can Sense Light

Welcome to week 15 of your pregnancy. 25 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 resources for week 15 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Aug 05, 20244 min

Week 16 Feeling Flutters

Welcome to week 16 of your pregnancy. 24 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 resources for week 16 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Aug 04, 20245 min

Week 17 Your Baby Has Eyelashes

Welcome to week 17 of your pregnancy. 23 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 resources for week 17 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Aug 03, 20245 min

Week 18 Your Baby's Nervous System is Maturing

Welcome to week 18 of your pregnancy. 22 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 resources for week 18 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Aug 02, 20245 min

Week 19 Vernix Caseosa

Welcome to week 19 of your pregnancy. 21 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 resources for week 19 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Aug 01, 20245 min

Week 20 Boy or Girl?

Welcome to week 20 of your pregnancy. You are halfway 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 additional resources for week 20 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Pod...

Jul 31, 20245 min

Week 21 Taste Buds are Developing

Welcome to week 21 of your pregnancy. 19 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 resources for week 21 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Jul 30, 20245 min

Week 22 Touch

Welcome to week 22 of your pregnancy. 18 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 resources for week 22 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Jul 29, 20246 min

Week 23 Baby Kicks

Welcome to week 23 of your pregnancy. 17 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 resources for week 23 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Jul 28, 20244 min

Week 24 Your Baby’s Face is Formed

Welcome to week 24 of your pregnancy. 16 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 resources for week 24 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Jul 27, 20245 min

Week 25 Blood Vessels are Forming

Welcome to week 25 of your pregnancy. 15 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 resources for week 25 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Jul 26, 20246 min

Week 26 Baby Blue Eyes

Welcome to week 26 of your pregnancy. 14 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 resources for week 26 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast we...

Jul 25, 20246 min

Week 27 Thumb Sucking

Welcome to week 27 of your pregnancy. 13 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 resources for week 27. Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast web...

Jul 24, 20246 min

Week 28 Dreaming

Welcome to week 28 of your pregnancy. This is the start of the final and third 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 access the additional resources for week 28 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based informa...

Jul 23, 20247 min

Week 29 Plumping Up

Welcome to week 29 of your pregnancy. Only 11 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 resources for week 29 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podca...

Jul 22, 20247 min

Week 30 Brain Development

Welcome to week 30 of your pregnancy. You are 75% 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 additional resources for week 30 . Get each week delivered to your inbox according to your due date. For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregna...

Jul 21, 20247 min
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