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10 recommended podcasts for expectant parents: companions during pregnancy and birth
You pee on a stick... this time, a second line appears. You're pregnant! Now your crazy journey begins, and a ton of questions pop up in your head : What am I even allowed to eat now? What do I need to get? What about headache pills?
Maybe you're already close to your due date and are just realizing that in a few days, there'll simply be one more person at home! You're so excited, but also somehow scared of the birth and what comes afterward...
Even if the temptation is great: Don't google with a Kugel...
We've selected 10 podcasts that will pick you up where you need it, without clickbait or dubious content. Simply pick a podcast from the list that addresses the topics that concern you most right now and save the others so you can access them when needed. Now: put on your headphones, lean back, put your hand on your stomach, and let's go 🎧👶.
(UNPAID ADVERTISING: All podcasts are personal recommendations from the Anna and Oskar team members and the parent community Hugofamily)
At a glance:
- Midwifery salon
- The peaceful birth
- birth canal
- Mama Lauda
- All beginnings
- Gyncast - the gynecology podcast
- The most desired child
- Hi Baby! The Mom Podcast
- All My Parents - The Real Talk with Evelyn Weigert
- Parents without filters
1. Midwifery Salon
Sissi Rasche and Kareen Dannhauer discuss topics ranging from free birth and tandem breastfeeding to gender disappointment from their experience as midwives. The podcast now comprises 117 episodes and imparts knowledge in a relaxed and humorous manner. It openly discusses topics that are often neglected in "normal" birth preparation.
Our favorite episodes: #11 The Psyche in Pregnancy: Between Joy, Fear and Pressure and #39 A Fathers Episode: About Pregnancy, Birth and Care Work
The Midwife Salon: Listen now 🎧
2. The peaceful birth
The podcast is all about positive birth preparation. Hypnosis and mental coach Kristin Graf offers valuable inspiration and strategies for women who want a self-determined, fear-free, and positive birth 🤰💖.
The peaceful birth: Listen now 🎧
3. Birth canal
Jana Friedrich is an experienced midwife, blogger, and author. Her podcast discusses pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period, and the baby's first year . Various guest experts and parents also have their say.
We love: The episodes are structured chronologically and accompany you from the beginning of your personal journey, from choosing the maternity clinic to postnatal recovery.
4. Mama Lauda
Hosted by Fanny Husten and Alina Spieth , Mama Lauda offers a humorous and honest insight into life as a mother. With plenty of approachability and self-irony, and a strong "we know" attitude rather than "told you so," it addresses topics that are often fraught with shame.
In the now total of 250 episodes, you will find absolutely everything: from the episode about the post-baby body to the question "How do I go from woman to mother?"
5. Every beginning
Nora Imlau is a family expert and bestselling author. Her podcast addresses the challenges and questions facing new parents in a professionally sound and practical way. If you're interested in a needs-based approach to topics such as bonding , sleep , nutrition , development , and parent-child communication , this podcast is for you.
Exciting: It also deals with social issues surrounding parenthood, such as dealing with values , gender issues and the compatibility of family and job .
We loved this episode: Are parents worse friends?
6. Gyncast - the gynecology podcast
Gyncast is hosted by Prof. Dr. Mandy Mangler, Chief Physician of Gynecology, Esther Kogelboom (Tagesspiegel), and Anna Kemper (ZEIT Magazin). The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and anatomy . Evidence-based information aims to dispel clichés and unfounded fears. It's about empowerment through knowledge, facts instead of half-truths.
This episode might be of interest to you if you are currently pregnant: Dos and Don'ts during pregnancy.
7. The most desired child
For all parents who want to accompany their kids stress-free and fail in their attempt!
The podcast by bestselling authors Danielle Graf and Katja Seide is full of practical tips and strategies for relaxed parenting and is released every Tuesday.
As your due date approaches, be sure to listen to this episode of "Queen in Postpartum." Midwife and author Kerstin Lüking is our guest and answers embarrassing questions about lochia, hemorrhoids, and sex after birth.
The most desired child: Listen now 🎧
8. Hi Baby! The Mom Podcast
Isabel shares authentic insights into her daily life in a neurodivergent family . The podcast is divided into chronological seasons and covers everything from pregnancy and birth to the baby and toddler years. We find it both entertaining and informative.
A regular part of the podcast is the "Virtual Coffee Chat," where the community can share their own stories and experiences.
9. All My Parents - The Real Talk with Evelyn Weigert
The podcast offers a candid and humorous insight into the reality of parenthood . The guests are real mothers and fathers, as well as experts.
Evelyn Weigert hosts the show with a lot of humor, honesty, and, of course, chaos... without filters or didactic advice.
10. Parents without filters
This podcast from Bayerischer Rundfunk offers an unvarnished insight into the diverse realities of parenthood. Moms and dads from different family constellations and lifestyles share their daily lives . Look forward to stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of parenthood.
Parents without filters: Listen now 🎧
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We hope there was something there for you and wish you a pleasant journey 🥰! If you enjoyed this post, please share it with others. We look forward to your feedback in the comments below 👇.
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