Best Pregnancy and New Parent Podcasts (2026)
Pregnancy advice on the internet is a minefield. These 10 podcasts cut through the noise with honest, evidence-based guidance from midwives, doctors and parents who've been through it. Whether you're expecting or navigating the first year, these shows have your back.
Waking up with a podcast on iOS
Podcast Alarm is a fully featured podcast player and alarm. You can set up queues of your favourite episodes and listen to them whenever you like. Why not subscribe to your favourite podcast and have the latest episode wake you up every weekday morning. There are lots of screenshots and videos in our "How to set a podcast as an alarm on iphone?" blog post.
1. The Mama Natural Podcast
Genevieve Howland covers pregnancy, birth and natural parenting with a research-backed approach. Episodes are warm and reassuring without being preachy, covering everything from nutrition during pregnancy to newborn care with practical advice you can actually use.
2. Expecting and Empowered
Focused on fitness and wellness during pregnancy and postpartum, this show helps expecting parents stay active safely. Evidence-based guidance on exercise, nutrition and recovery from professionals who specialise in prenatal and postnatal health.
3. The Birth Hour
Bryn Huntpalmer shares real birth stories from real parents — home births, C-sections, VBACs, the lot. Hearing how other people navigated their experience is surprisingly grounding when you're preparing for your own.
4. Preggie Pals
Part of the New Mommy Media network, Preggie Pals brings together panels of expecting parents and experts to discuss everything from morning sickness to nursery prep. The group format means you get multiple perspectives on every topic.
5. Evidence Based Birth
Dr Rebecca Dekker digs into the actual research behind common pregnancy and birth interventions. If you've ever wondered whether your doctor's recommendation is backed by evidence or just tradition, this podcast will arm you with the facts.
6. The Bump Podcast
From the team behind The Bump app, this podcast covers pregnancy and early parenthood with expert guests and a friendly editorial voice. Episodes are short and focused — perfect for squeezing in during a commute or before a nap.
7. Parenting Hell
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe share the chaotic, hilarious reality of raising kids with celebrity guests who do the same. It's the antidote to perfect-parent culture — honest, very funny and deeply relatable for anyone knee-deep in nappies and tantrums.
8. New Parents Podcast
Specifically aimed at the overwhelming first year, this show covers sleep, feeding, development milestones and the emotional rollercoaster of becoming a parent. The advice is practical and delivered without condescension.
9. Good Inside with Dr Becky Kennedy
Clinical psychologist Dr Becky Kennedy has become the go-to voice for modern parenting. Her approach — firm boundaries with deep empathy — actually works, and her short episodes give you scripts you can use the same day with your kids.
10. The Informed Pregnancy Podcast
Dr Elliot Berlin interviews parents about their birth experiences and speaks with experts on pregnancy, birth and postpartum topics. The conversations are honest, empowering and designed to help you make informed decisions about your own journey.
Start your mornings with support
Set a parenting podcast as your morning alarm and ease into each day with advice from people who get it. Download Podcast Alarm and wake up to a show that helps.
Waking up with a podcast on iOS
Podcast Alarm is a fully featured podcast player and alarm. You can set up queues of your favourite episodes and listen to them whenever you like. Why not subscribe to your favourite podcast and have the latest episode wake you up every weekday morning. There are lots of screenshots and videos in our "How to set a podcast as an alarm on iphone?" blog post.
