5 podcasts every new-mom should hear.

In an age of nuclear families and working couples, planning a pregnancy and following through is very exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. New moms and dads have to learn, cope and manage any and every emergency and eventuality on the road to parenthood. From testing positive for pregnancy to the time of conception – it’s a 280 days or 40 weeks roller coaster ride of a lifetime. Ultimately, the joy of holding your newborn in your arms for the very first time beats every challenge and hurdle that fate throws at you. It's all worth it in the end.

And to experience this miracle of life, it’s important and essential to plan and guide your journey to motherhood. The best way to do that is to learn from other mothers and professionals in the industry. In the age of the internet, it’s a blessing to find knowledge, the know-how and the expertise from highly experienced moms*. Here are the 10 best podcasts that Tiny Lane has put together, in no particular order, for the benefit of every new mom and dad.


Vanessa Merten Pregnancy Podcast
By far the most definitive resource for A-Z into the most exciting adventure called pregnancy. Make your childbirth journey a little bit easier as the show gives you valuable info and insights into everything from prenatal care, labor, preparing for your baby, breastfeeding and caring for your new baby.


40 Weeks Pregnancy Podcast
Understanding the process of birth is the way to be more in control of your pregnancy. More so when you can dive straight into the exact week of the trimester you are in. And this info served to you in a quick 4-6 minutes snapshot. Know exactly what is happening with your baby and within your body, whether you are in week 4 or week 38.


Birthfull
with Adriana Lozada
Over 350 episodes of valuable and precious understanding of the process of childbirth, put together every week by Adriana Lozada, a former journalist, which is sure to appeal to the intuitive side of every mother. Parents and professionals discuss issues concerning childbirth at length and in depth. Boosts every new mom’s confidence and arms the would-be parents with critical knowledge and info.


Big Fat Positive
Shanna Micko and Laura Birek are two friends, and the show hosts, who found out they were pregnant at the same time. And decided to share all the experiences together of this journey with new moms. Smart and hilarious, the duo make the awesome adventure of parenthood fun filled and honest to the core.


The Birth Hour
A birth story podcast
Named among the top 50 podcasts by Time Magazine, The Birth Hour boasts of reaching 5 million families in 150 countries. With an aim to educate and empower pregnant women and new mothers, The Birth Hour hosts two podcasts every week and offers a comprehensive online childbirth course for its community.