The Pregnancy Podcast, hosted by Vanessa Merten, offers evidence-based information on pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and caring for a newborn. With 102 episodes released weekly and typical episodes of about 40 minutes, it has an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Sponsorship rates are estimated at $40 to $200 per episode.
Evidence-based pregnancy and newborn audience with strong Apple ratings and weekly releases
- 909 Apple Podcasts ratings with a 4.5 average across 409 listed episodes
- Weekly releases over more than ten years, with a 102-episode back catalogue
- Listeners are expecting parents seeking detailed, research-based guidance on decisions
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, evidence review
- Tone
- informative, reassuring
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding in clinical terms, with no explicit flags.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | pregnancypodcast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1044002385 |
| RSS feed | thepregnancypodcast.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Heartburn During Pregnancy and How to Treat It Safely | 2026-10-11 | 45 min |
| Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy and What the Research Shows About Safety | 2026-10-04 | 39 min |
| Evidence-Based Solutions for Pregnancy Insomnia and Sleep Issues | 2026-09-27 | 52 min |
| Evidence-Based Tips on How to Sleep Better During Pregnancy | 2026-09-20 | 39 min |
| How Your Birth Environment Affects Labor | 2026-09-13 | 34 min |
| Is Pregnancy Brain Real? What the Research Says About Memory and Brain | 2026-09-06 | 33 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A resource to support expecting moms (and partners, too!) with evidence-based information to navigate the awesome adventure of pregnancy, birth, and being a new parent. Vanessa Merten provides evidence based info that goes way beyond the typical "pregnancy instruction manual". Every episode is designed to give you all of the evidence, research, pros, cons, risks, and benefits – all so you decide…
About Pregnancy Podcast
The Pregnancy Podcast is hosted by Vanessa Merten, who presents evidence-based information on pregnancy, labor, birth options, breastfeeding and newborn care. According to the show's website, it aims to give listeners the evidence, risks and benefits so they can make their own informed decisions. Episodes run weekly and typically last around 40 minutes, with 102 episodes in the feed.
The show has 909 ratings on Apple Podcasts with a 4.5 average, which places it in the mid-thousands range for estimated downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not reported numbers. Listeners are likely expecting parents and new parents, with an estimated majority of women, according to the feed and the show's stated focus.
No sponsors are visible in the feed or on the website. At an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Brands in baby care, breastfeeding products and prenatal health are the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Pregnancy Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Pregnancy Podcast
How much does Pregnancy Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing is set by the host and may differ.
What is Pregnancy Podcast about?
Pregnancy Podcast, hosted by Vanessa Merten, covers evidence-based information on pregnancy, labor, birth options, breastfeeding and caring for a newborn, with weekly episodes.
How do I contact Pregnancy Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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