Best Lamaze Podcasts (2026)

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Baby Aspirin in Pregnancy: Episode #192 22:13

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Low-dose aspirin, often called baby aspirin, is one of the most commonly recommended medications in pregnancy today. But despite how frequently it's prescribed, many patients still ask the same questions: Why do I need it? Is it safe? When should I start or stop? And who actually benefits? In this episode, we take a clear, evidence-based look at ba…

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27 || Birth Story Week 12 13:37

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By Heidi Snyderburn

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26 || Postcards from the womb Pregnancy Week 12 3:15

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By Heidi Snyderburn

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25 || Birth Story Week 11 8:34

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24 || Postcards from the womb Pregnancy Week 11 2:16

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23 || Birth Story Week 10 14:17

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22 || Postcards from the womb Pregnancy Week 10 2:53

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Tylenol in Pregnancy: What you Really need to know. Episode #191 20:47

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In this episode, we tackle one of the most common questions in pregnancy of late: Is Tylenol safe? It's the medication nearly every pregnant person reaches for at some point, yet the internet is full of conflicting headlines and confusing studies. We break down what the data actually shows, when Tylenol is appropriate, and how to use it safely. Wha…

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21|| Birth Story Week 9 14:37

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By Heidi Snyderburn

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20 || Postcards from the Womb Pregnancy Week 9 2:33

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19 || Birth Story 8 10:40

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18 || Postcards from the Womb Pregnancy Week 8 2:48

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By Heidi Snyderburn

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Listener Mail: You Wrote in and We're Talking About it 40:33

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You wrote in, and we listened! In this special listener mail episode, we're answering your questions,reading your stories, and diving into what's been on your minds. From real-life experiences to the big "what ifs," we're here to talk, laugh, and think it through together. Got something you want to share or ask? Keep it coming — we love hearing fro…

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17 || Birth Story 7 16:41

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By Heidi Snyderburn

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16 || Postcards from the womb Pregnancy Week 7 3:44

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By Heidi Snyderburn

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221 || Three Homebirth Birth Stories with Lu Boghosian 1:21:41

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Today's episode is with Lu and it's about three home births, but it's really about so much more. This is an episode that I learned so much from. It's where childbirth education tapers off. And in this conversation we ventured into a world where we talked about. The expansion of the baby's journey and what it's like to tap into your intuition and bu…

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15 || Birth Story 6 22:20

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By Heidi Snyderburn

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14 || Postcards From the Womb Pregnancy Week 6 2:27

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13|| Birth Story 5 19:47

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12 || Postcards from the Womb Pregnancy week 5 2:45

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By Heidi Snyderburn

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11 || Birth Story 4 13:17

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10 || Postcards from the womb Pregnancy Week 4 2:06

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By Heidi Snyderburn

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9 || Birth Story 3 12:24

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8 || Postcards from the Womb Pregnancy Week 3 2:11

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7|| Birth Story 2 12:49

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Heidi brings a new birth story to you for each week of pregnancy! Postcards from the womb are sweet little notes from your baby to you for each week of pregnancy too followed by a journaling prompt. You can get the full Birth Story book with all 42 weeks of postcards and stories on Audible or at BirthStory.com XOXO- Heidi…

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6 || Postcards From the Womb Week 2 of Pregnancy 2:19

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Postcards from the womb are sweet little notes from your baby to you for each week of pregnancy. You can get the full Birth Story book with all 42 weeks of postcards and stories on Audible or at BirthStory.com XOXO- HeidiBy Heidi Snyderburn

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The VBAC Playbook: Episode 189 42:48

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This show is about the VBAC Playbook—your complete guide to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. We bring together everything you need to know in one place: all of our experience, the risks and benefits, the latest evidence, and the practical steps to prepare. Whether you're weighing your options, looking for reassurance, or wanting to feel fully informed…

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5 || Dear Paiden: The Birth Story of Paiden Lucia 12:50

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In Season 2, I have recorded the audio to my book, Birth Story, a 42-week guide to your pregnancy. I hope you will listen to all 42 weeks of content. If you wish to purchase the hard copy of the book. You can find it at BirthStory.com XOXO- HeidiBy Heidi Snyderburn

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4|| Postcards From the Womb Week 1 of Pregnancy 2:19

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In Season 2, I have recorded the audio to my book, Birth Story, a 42-week guide to your pregnancy. I hope you will listen to all 42 weeks of content. If you wish to purchase the hard copy of the book. You can find it at BirthStory.com XOXO- HeidiBy Heidi Snyderburn

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3 || How to get the most out of Season 2 13:45

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In Season 2, I have recorded the audio to my book, Birth Story, a 42-week guide to your pregnancy. I hope you will listen to all 42 weeks of content. If you wish to purchase the hard copy of the book. You can find it at BirthStory.com XOXO- HeidiBy Heidi Snyderburn

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2 || A word from Heidi 12:58

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In Season 2, I have recorded the audio to my book, Birth Story, a 42-week guide to your pregnancy. I hope you will listen to all 42 weeks of content. If you wish to purchase the hard copy of the book. You can find it at BirthStory.com XOXO- HeidiBy Heidi Snyderburn

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1 || Amy's Car Birth Intro 6:54

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In Season 2, I have recorded the audio to my book, Birth Story, a 42-week guide to your pregnancy. I hope you will listen to all 42 weeks of content. If you wish to purchase the hard copy of the book. You can find it at BirthStory.com XOXO- HeidiBy Heidi Snyderburn

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When to Seek Out a Second Opinion in Pregnancy: Episode #188 34:37

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Pregnancy and childbirth are filled with important decisions, and sometimes the advice you receive from your OB/GYN or midwife can feel overwhelming—or incomplete. In this episode of True Birth, we take an honest look at when and why you might consider seeking a second opinion during pregnancy or for birth planning. A second opinion is not about qu…

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From Nicotine to Ibogaine: How Substances Shape Pregnancy Outcomes: Episode #187 39:26

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In this episode of True Birth, we take on one of the most fraught subjects in pregnancy care: substance use. Their conversation goes beyond the obvious admonition that "drugs are bad in pregnancy" to explore the nuance — what counts as a teratogen, which substances alter fetal development directly, and which compromise pregnancy through vascular, p…

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220 || Mamaste Fit's Gina Conley on her last 2 homebirths and her new book Training for Two 59:21

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Heidi catches up with Gina Conley in 2025 to update their conversation from 2022. In 2022, Gina shares about her first 2 births and 2 miscarriages and how Mamaste Fit came to be. In this episode, Gina shares about her new book, Training for Two, and digs into her final two homebirths. If you haven't listened to the 2022 episode, I have replayed in …

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219 || Mamaste Fit's Gina Conley on her first two births and better birthing (2020) 1:21:21

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This is a replay of episode XXX in 2022. The follow up episode 220 is up next and is Part 2 where I catch up with Gina in 2025 and hear two more homebirth stories and an update on the Mamaste Education and Fitness platform. Make sure to listen to both episodes! XOXO HeidiBy Heidi Snyderburn

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Two Days, Two Docs: Stories from the Delivery Room: Episode #186 35:31

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Two Days, Two Docs: Stories from the Delivery Room takes you inside an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at 48 hours in Labor & Delivery through the eyes of two physicians: Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak and Dr. Apig Mosses from Maternal Resources. From the adrenaline of middle-of-the-night emergencies to the quiet, awe-filled moments of new life, these stor…

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218 || Homebirth with Bec Conant of the OM Birth Approach 1:31:08

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Bec thought she knew everything she needed to to have a smooth Home birth for her son- after all she'd been teaching prenatal yoga and birth classes for over 20 years at the time. But when her birth ended up in a hospital transfer and unplanned cesarean she started looking more deeply into what had happened, and where she might have missed somethin…

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New ACOG Guidance - "Transformation" to U.S. Prenatal Care Delivery: Episode #185 32:28

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released new clinical guidance on April 17, 2025 that recommends, as they see it, reimagining prenatal care in the U.S. Instead of the traditional 12–14 in‑person visits, ACOG now advocates for individualized prenatal care schedules—especially for average‑ and low‑risk patients—tailored based …

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Introducing Dr. Apig Mosses 26:26

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Dr. Mosses comes to Maternal Resources after serving as the Medical Director of the OB/GYN department at Ezra Medical Center in Brooklyn, where he built a thriving obstetric practice from the ground up, now averaging over 50–60 deliveries per month. Prior to that, he was a senior attending physician at NYU Langone in Midwood, Brooklyn, where he mai…

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Sometimes You Don't Know: Birth Stories 29:52

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we explore birth stories. Through candid, firsthand birth stories, we highlight how listening to your body, trusting your instincts, and building the right care team can make all the difference. Whether you're planning a hospital birth, birth center experience, or home delivery, this episode reminds us that…

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217 || FLOORED with The Vagina Whisperer 59:35

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This is a replay of episode 210 to celebrate and promote the launch day of FLOORED, by Dr. Sara Reardon aka The Vagina Whisperer. Out today! You can buy your copy HERE. XOXO- HeidiBy Heidi Snyderburn

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Re-Release: Epidurals in Labor & Delivery: Episode #78 56:36

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Epidural anesthesia is a type of local anesthetic that is injected into the epidural space. This procedure numbs the spinal nerve roots and provides a block to the lower abdomin, pelvic and lower extremity portion of the body. It is the safest and most effecive method of pharmacologic pain management in labor available. When it comes to managing la…

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Fetal Head Size in Pregnancy: Episode #182 41:09

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In this episdoe, we explore how biometry is used to measure key metrics like Biparietal Diameter (BPD) and Head Circumference (HC), shedding light on what these measurements reveal about your baby's growth and development. We talk about their role in predicting potential challenges during labor, and how they help ensure a safe and healthy birth. Fr…

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216 || Unmedicated Induction with Julia Winn with a side of BV, Listeria, and Appendicitis 1:04:57

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In this podcast episode, Julia Winn shares her unmedicated Pitocin birth story, detailing her journey from induction to delivery. Her induction plan for a cervical ripening process without an epidural, her unexpected exposure to listeria, and the decisions she faced as labor progressed. From the intense contractions brought on by Pitocin to the inc…

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Unicornuate Uterus: Episode #181 25:41

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Understanding Unicornuate Uterus: What It Is, Prevalence, Risks, and a Positive Outlook A unicornuate uterus is a rare congenital condition where the uterus develops with only one half, or "horn," instead of the typical two-horned shape of a normal uterus. This happens during fetal development when one of the Müllerian ducts, which form the uterus,…

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Re-Release: C-Section Delivery Done Right: Dr. Abdelhak's Cesarean Birth Guide. Episode #50 50:49

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When a c-section birth is done with care and precision it can make all the difference in the healing and recovery for the mother. Operating the right way will also enable a woman to continue to have more pregnancies in a safe and secure way. In this episode, Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak, a high risk perinatologist MFM specialist, lays out his method for ope…

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The Bad and the Ugly: RARE Life Complicating OB Conditions 48:40

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In this podcast we shedding light on rare and complex obstetric conditions that impact pregnancy and maternal health. Without the need for unnecessary alarm, which can happen in pregnancy, we dive into challenging medical cases, exploring the science, emotional weight, and real-world implications of conditions that are often under-discussed. Connec…

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215 || How to become a non-toxic pregnancy product mega researcher with Sasha Mama Wellness 33:19

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Sasha Niz Konrad is the founder and CEO of Sashamama Wellness, a brand dedicated to non-toxic, holistic wellness solutions for pregnant and postpartum women. With a background as a prenatal and postpartum yoga instructor and a deep passion and interest in holistic maternal and hormone health. Sasha has combined her expertise and personal journey to…

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First Pregnancy vs Second: Episode #178 40:30

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First vs. Second Pregnancy: What to Expect According to Birth Experts Having attended over 10,000 births together, experienced Dr. Yaakov Abdlehak OB/GYN and certified nurse midwife Kristin Mallon consistently observe differences between first and second pregnancies — both in the body's physical response and in the way care is personalized. 1. Labo…