Becoming Mama: A Pregnancy and Birth Podcast by Motherly

Diana Spalding is a certified nurse-midwife, pediatric nurse, and Motherly's Digital Education Editor. She also wrote The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama, the book this podcast was built to accompany. Each episode maps to a specific stage of pregnancy, giving the show a structured, week-by-week feel that works well if you're following along in real time. The format is straightforward: Diana shares insight, support, and non-judgmental guidance on the topics that come up at each phase of the journey. She covers prenatal nutrition, self-care during pregnancy, what to expect during different stages of labor, doula considerations, and postpartum recovery. The tone is reassuring without being saccharine -- Diana clearly knows her stuff and presents it in a way that respects your ability to make your own decisions. Being produced under the Motherly brand gives this podcast a level of polish and editorial consistency that smaller indie shows sometimes lack. The episodes are well-organized and concise, making them easy to fit into a busy schedule. Diana also brings in guest experts when a topic calls for specialized knowledge, which keeps the content credible across a wide range of subjects. The podcast works especially well as a companion to the book, but it stands on its own too. If you like the idea of a trusted midwife walking you through pregnancy week by week -- someone who combines clinical expertise with genuine warmth -- Becoming Mama fills that role nicely. It's less about debate and more about steady, knowledgeable companionship through one of the biggest transitions of your life.