If you are pregnant, you are likely to be both, excited and a tiny bit nervous about what lies ahead. Pregnancy is a time of myriad physical as well as emotional changes. Whether this is your first pregnancy, or you are a mum who has been through the pregnancy process before, all pregnant women want to discuss issues that relate to their changing body and life. Listening to a pregnancy podcast can be quite soothing, educative, and often entertaining.

Podcast by Category

There are many pregnancy podcasts for you to choose from. You can select one or several podcasts based on the issues that are of interest to you. There are those that focus on issues such as first time pregnancies, natural childbirth and LGBTQ parents.

Usually, parents to be turn to parenting and pregnancy books and websites to gain insight and knowledge. However, more often than not, the prospective mum and dad are unable to find the time to read through the books on their bedside table and bookshelves. By tuning into a pregnancy podcast, they can listen to experts and experienced parents discuss relevant topics.

A Safe and Supportive Environment

Podcast subscribers say that they are at ease when listening to and participating in a discussion when they feel that they are in a safe and supportive environment. Certain podcasts encourage mums to share birthing stories, while others may deal with the subject of getting pregnant. And still, others may focus on specific issues faced by single mums.

You may also wish to listen in on childcare discussions and what you can expect in the initial months after the child’s birth. Being prepared can help parents become more confident in their parenting abilities. And in turn they are likely to worry and panic less. It is a good idea for partners to listen to a pregnancy podcast to understand the kind of changes a pregnant woman undergoes. This will also help them empathize with her and, effectively support her.

Sit Back and Relax

If you find that your pregnancy has overtaken almost every aspect of your life, you can sit back and tune into a podcast that aims to lighten up your mood. You can expect to hear discussions on diet, exercise, and meditation, or perhaps on entertainment and pop culture. The idea is to give pregnant mums some time when their pregnancy is not the focus of the discussion.