Podcasts are hands-free entertainment you can listen to while doing almost anything, or, in the case of a tired mama, while doing absolutely nothing. If you’re looking for the best pregnancy podcast, health and parenting advice or smart talk from people who get it, subscribe to these. And the next time you’re driving, folding laundry or grocery shopping, pop in those earbuds or slip on some headphones and listen up!
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1. Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled
Hosted by parenting advisor, best-selling author and consultant Janet Lansbury, this thoughtful podcast tackles parenting issues through the lens a respectful parenting philosophy. Respect, trust and love are the focus as she addresses questions sent in by parents.
Find out more: https://www.janetlansbury.com/podcast-audio/
Available on iOS and Stitcher, free.
2. The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast
You’ll head into pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood more prepared and informed thanks to this podcast. Run by a labor and delivery nurse who’s also a mom of two, the podcast features her tackling pregnancy-related topics and interviewing experts on all sorts of mom-related topics. Tune in also for amazing birth stories.
Find out more: https://mommylabornurse.com/podcast-episodes/
Available on iOS and Stitcher, free.
3. The Suga Podcast
Billed as a brown mama’s guide to the sweet life, this podcast is hosted by actress and producer Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph, EVP and general manager of the Laugh Out Loud network. Equal parts sisterhood and motherhood, the podcast tackles everything from fertility issues and mental health to owning your voice and spiritual growth.
Find out more: https://sugaberry.com/the_suga
Available on iOS, Stitcher and Spotify, free.
4. Pregnancy Pukeology Podcast
Dr. PukeNoMo candidly discusses all those burning, nauseating and uncomfortable pregnancy questions. She offers up information about the science of pregnancy and natural remedies for alleviating pregnancy symptoms. Most episodes are well under 30 minutes, so they’re the perfect digestible bite.
Find out more: https://nomonausea.com/pages/pukeology-podcast
Available on iTunes, PlayerFM, SoundCloud and Stitcher, free.
5. The Birth Hour
Women share their empowering, informative birth stories in The Birth Hour. Each episode is one mom’s birth story, with all the touching and funny details. Whether a hospital or home birth, a long labor or a short one, these first-hand accounts reveal the wonder of childbirth.
Find out more: https://thebirthhour.com/
Available on iTunes and Stitcher, free.
6. Baby in the House
A pediatrician and a pediatric psychotherapist, Phil Boucher, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, cohost this informative podcast that tackles all the tough questions about babies and parenting, from discipline and screen time to to potty training and sleep. With eight kids between them, these hosts know what they’re talking about.
Find out more: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baby-in-the-house/id1523493654
Available on iOS, free.
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7. Mum Talk
Lifestyle blogger and yoga teacher Emma Jaulin hosts this charming podcast. She chats with guests and experts about pregnancy and parenting, as well as sharing her personal journey from being pregnant to her life as a new mom.
Find out more: https://www.emmajaulin.com/
Available on iTunes and PlayerFM, free.
8. Babes & Babies
If you like your parenting podcast with a taste of celebrity, this one is for you. Hosted by two moms and a doula—who also happen to be Bachelor stars Jade Roper, Carly Waddell and Elizabeth Sandoz—this podcast keeps it real with a touch of humor. The hosts dish with each other and their guests about pregnancy, motherhood and being a woman.
Find out more: https://babesandbabies.libsyn.com/
Available on iTunes, PlayerFM and Stitcher, free.
9. First Class Fatherhood
Let’s not forget about the dads! Father of four Alec Lace seeks to set the record straight about modern fatherhood. Interviews with high-profile dads, from NFL players to actors to Navy SEALS, give an inside look at the role of fathers and the impact they have on their children.
Find out more: https://firstclassfatherhood.com/
Available on iTunes, PlayerFM and Stitcher, free.
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10. Scummy Mummies
For those who want to laugh out loud, check out the award-winning and wildly popular Scummy Mommies podcast. It is hosted by comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn. The funny ladies and their guests discuss pregnancy and parenting with a wicked sense of humor.
Find out more: http://www.scummymummies.com/
Available on iTunes and PlayerFM, free.
11. Parenting Great Kids
Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician, author and speaker with 30 years of experience. She knows that happy and healthy parents make for better ones. Parenting is hard and she’s here to answer your questions, offer advice and talk to experts with the goal of empowering parents.
Find out more: https://www.megmeekermd.com/podcasts/
Available on iTunes, PlayerFM and Stitcher, free.
12. Parenting Bytes
With the rise of the Internet and social media, the digital landscape has changed so much since today’s parents were kids. Parenting Bytes confronts the unique challenges that come with parenting in the digital age, covering topics like screen time, digital safety and the latest technology to help raise your children.
Find out more: https://parentingbytes.com/
Available on iTunes, PlayerFM and Stitcher, free.
13. Zen Parenting Radio
Married couple Cathy and Todd Adams are self-help advocates and parents of three daughters. Her emotional approach and his analytical one offer the perfect balance to guide parents to reach a higher level of self-understanding. They mix in pop culture, humor and knowledgeable guests for relatable content.
Find out more: https://zenparentingradio.com/
Available on iTunes, PlayerFM and Stitcher, free.
—Katie L. Carroll & Eva Cerise
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