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5.4: Still Babies, But Louder: What No One Tells You About Ages 2-4 Jun 19, 2025

Welcome to the toddler trenches: ages 2 to 4, aka the "are you still a baby or just my drunkest roommate?" phase.

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the hot mess that is toddlerhood - where logic goes to die and granola bars break your spirits.

We get into:

Why they’re still babies until 4 (yes, really)
The full-body meltdowns that start over nothing and end with you questioning everything
Picking daycares, preschools, and camps like it’s a college application
The gear and toys that we didn’t expect to love and the ones that majorly flopped
Why giving your toddler “chores” might actually keep you from fully losing it
And the wild, sticky, feral energy of raising little boys

Plus, we're sharing some personal chaos updates like panic-enrolling in camp at 11:59 PM, pretending we love how our toddlers “fold” laundry, and wondering if anyone's kid actually sits still.

If you're deep in toddler chaos or bracing for it soon, consider this your group chat with moms who get it - no filter, no shame, just here to make sure you don't feel totally insane.

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5. 3: Newborn Must-Haves (and What We Totally Regret Buying) Jun 12, 2025

Welcome to our no-BS guide to baby gear. In this episode, we’re breaking down the newborn products we actually used (and loved) - and the ones that made us question all our life choices. From bottles and breast pumps to crib mattresses, pacifiers, and yes... the infamous wipe warmer, we’re sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what you can skip entirely.

We cover:

Bottles that saved us vs. bottles that drove us feral

The breast pumps that actually gave us freedom
Crib mattresses, swaddles, diaper bags, and more
Registry regrets, wipe warmer disasters, and why baby shoes are a scam

Plus our takes on the Nanit monitor, BIBS pacifiers, Frida Mom nail clippers, and other viral baby products everyone tells you to buy.

Real talk from two moms, four kids, and way too many Amazon orders.If you're pregnant, building a registry, or just deep in the newborn trenches - this one’s for you.

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Pregnancy Test Prank GONE WRONG… One Came Back POSITIVE?! Jun 05, 2025

We thought it would be funny to take pregnancy tests just for content… and then we accidentally switched them, and one came back positive.

In true Baby Then What fashion, what started as a lighthearted, just-for-fun idea turned into absolute chaos. One of us is pregnant… maybe?! But whose test is it?! And what do we even do now?!

This episode is wild, emotional, a little unhinged, and everything we didn’t expect, but honestly, it’s kind of the perfect metaphor for motherhood: nothing goes to plan, and you’re just along for the ride.

We’re bringing you behind the scenes of the moment it all went down, the laughs, the panic, the “wait, what?!” reactions, and figuring it out in real-time together.

Watch until the very end, the reveal is WORTH IT. Then head to the comments and tell us your own pregnancy test story, the surprises, the scares, the joy, the chaos.

With love (and maybe a positive test?),

Amanda & Jessie ‪@babythenwhat‬

5.2: Q&A: Real Mom Questions You’ve Texted, Googled, or DMed Us , We Have the Answers (Part 2) May 29, 2025

We're back this week for another round of your questions. In Part 2 of our unfiltered Q&A, we’re diving even deeper into the real, raw questions you’ve been too tired (or too scared) to ask out loud. From navigating postpartum hormones to figuring out if you’re ready for another baby, we’re covering it all.

In this episode, we get into:

Growing your family and navigating pregnancy loss
Postpartum hormones, body changes, and intimacy after baby
Baby stage challenges like teething, sleep routines, and the crawling limbo
Toddler topics including food allergies, patience, and screen time

This is the stuff no one preps you for, and we’re here to talk about it. Let's figure it out together.

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5.1: Q&A: Baby, Then What? Real Mom Questions You’ve Texted, Googled, or DMed Us , We Have the Answers (Part 1) May 22, 2025

We asked, you delivered - and now we’re answering your most unfiltered, honest, and hilarious questions. In this Q&A kickoff to Season 5, we’re talking everything from postpartum resentment to baby travel tips, in-law drama to mom guilt, and why the “roommate phase” is way too real.

Oh, and by the way - Pregnant Bitchez is now Baby Then What.

Why the change? Because this isn’t just a pregnancy podcast anymore. We’re talking about every stage of motherhood — from the first positive test to toddler chaos and everything that comes after. Same hosts, same energy… just a name that finally makes sense.

In this episode, we cover:

Resentment, partnership and the invisible load
Mental health, guilt, and taking care of yourself
Travel tips, mom hacks, and baby shower gifts
MIL tension and boundary-setting
Working out postpartum (yes, it’s possible)

Whether you're in the newborn fog or just trying to pee alone - we got you.

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Baby Then What Trailer May 21, 2025

Baby Then What is your go-to podcast for the real side of motherhood—the stuff no one warns you about (but definitely should). Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, deep in toddler chaos, or somewhere in between, there comes a moment when you ask: Now what?

Hosted by Jessie and Amanda—two moms of two, deep in the thick of it—this show dives into the messy, unhinged, and brutally honest parts of mom life. They cut through the noise with real stories, raw conversations, product recommendations that actually help, and absolutely zero sugarcoating.

Think of it as your unfiltered, relatable, and hilarious guide to motherhood—the stuff they never cover in prenatal classes or parenting books.

If you’ve ever said, “I’m having a baby… now what?”—you’re in the right place. This podcast was made for you.

New episodes every Thursday. Let’s figure it out together.

4.15: Traveling with Kids: Chaos, Car Seats & Carry-Ons May 15, 2025

This one’s for the moms wondering: Can you actually travel with kids and not lose your mind?

Yes. Sort of. Sometimes.

In this episode, we dive into the messy, funny, actually helpful guide to traveling with babies, toddlers, and everything in between. From the easiest ages to fly (hello, newborns!) to the ones we’d like to forget (looking at you, 18 months), we’re giving you all our hard-earned hacks.

We cover:

What age is easiest—and hardest—to travel with
Packing tips to avoid mid-air meltdowns (yours and theirs)
How to get babies to sleep in hotels, planes, and everywhere else
Flight time strategies, airport survival, and why snacks fix everything
The stroller vs. travel stroller debate
Tips for breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and diaper blowouts at 30,000 feet

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4.14: Real Talk Guide to Postpartum Relationships — ft. @loveafterbaby May 08, 2025

Are you recently postpartum and wondering what happened to your relationship? You're not alone—and we're getting real about it.

This week, we’re joined by Sheina Schochet (@loveafterbaby) — therapist, mom of 4, and postpartum relationship expert.

 We’re getting into all the things no one preps you for: - The roommate phase - Constant bickering - Intimacy struggles -The dumbest fights - And why your relationship feels like a full-time job after kids.

Sheina gives us real, practical advice on how to reconnect with your partner, communicate without killing each other, and bring the spark back—even when you’re covered in spit-up.

If your relationship has taken a hit since becoming parents… this one's for you.

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4.13:  The Group Chat Got Quiet: Losing Friends in Pregnancy + Postpartum May 01, 2025

Nobody really warns you about this part of pregnancy — but we’re gonna say it out loud.

This week, we’re getting real about what it feels like when your friendships start shifting during pregnancy and postpartum.
The friends who stopped texting. The ones who bailed before your baby shower even hit the calendar. The ones you thought would be there... and just weren't.

We’re sharing our own stories (the messy, the painful, the surprisingly freeing), plus the stories you sent in. We're talking about how awkward it can be trying to make new mom friends when you barely recognize yourself — and why it's not just okay, but necessary, to let go of friendships that don’t fit the woman you are now.

If you’ve ever sat there, holding your phone, feeling like nobody gets it anymore... if you’ve ever cried over a friend you thought would be forever... or if you’ve found magic in the people who showed up when it mattered most — this episode is for you.
You’re not crazy. You’re not alone. And you’re definitely not the only one feeling it.

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4.12: Sleep Q&A: The Sh*T They Don't Tell You Apr 24, 2025

This week, we’re talking all things sleep — or lack thereof. From newborn nights to 12-month regressions, sleep training wins and fails, and night weaning chaos, we’re covering it all.

We answer your Qs:

— Did you sleep train? What kind worked?

— Is a night nurse worth it?

— How do you juggle multiple nap schedules?

— Night weaning when baby’s up every 1–2 hours? SOS.

— Are we actually getting dumber… or just tired?

— What to do when your “village” doesn’t show up

— How to find time to do literally anything

Plus, our go-to sleep tips:

🌑 Dark rooms

🎧 Brown noise > white noise

🛏️ Cry it out (with checks)

🤱 Getting baby into the crib without losing your mind

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Check it out at hush.ca — happy sleeping!

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4.11: Do I Want Another Baby… or Just My Last One Back? Apr 17, 2025

This week, we’re sitting in that quiet, complicated space so many of us know—the question of whether we’re really done having babies. We’re talking about all the emotions that come with that decisions - grief, guilt, hope, fear - and the way it never feels black and white. This episode is a real as it gets.

Plus, we also talk about:

What it’s like for Jessie to finally get her period back - and how it came with a wave of physical and emotional release.
Amanda opens up about the shift that’s happening now that her youngest is two—and the questions it’s bringing up.
And we talk through the solo parenting moments that push us, stretch us, and sometimes break us a little—along with the small wins that help us get through.

If you’re in that in-between—missing what was, unsure of what’s next—you’re not alone.

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4.10: The Sh*t You Actually Need (Strollers, Car Seats, High Chairs Edition) Apr 10, 2025

In this week’s episode, we’re giving you the real deal on baby gear - from strollers to car seats to high chairs, we tell you what we’ve tried, what we loved and what we regret.

What we cover:

Stroller breakdown: UppaBaby Vista vs. Cruz, Joolz, Silver Cross, Veer Wagon, Double City Jogger, Bumbleride Indie Twin, Nuna (travel + new compact double 👀), and why Amanda hated the YOYO.
Car seats and high chair recs that don’t suck → From Clek and Diono to IKEA and the overhyped “convertible” ones that collect dust.
How to actually decide what to buy based on: → Budget, longevity, replacements, multiple kids, and what actually works.

We also give you a little update on our life lately - Arlo pooped in the toilet, Jessie’s period is BACK, and we give our review of the Ultrahuman Ring and whether we’d recommend it to other moms.

This one’s loaded. Whether you’re pregnant, a new mom, or deep in toddler chaos, we’re breaking down the gear that’s worth your money (and what’s totally not).

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4.9: How Not to Break Up After Having a Baby (ft. Jonathan, Couples Therapist) Apr 03, 2025

This week, we’re joined by Jonathan @couplestherapywithjonathan, a couples therapist who specializes in helping overwhelmed couples navigate the rollercoaster of relationships before, during, and after kids.

We’re asking him everything—from the baby stage breakdowns to the bedroom dry spells—and getting real about the emotional chaos that hits when your relationship suddenly has a third (tiny, screaming) roommate.

If your relationship has felt off, quiet, or like a team sport you didn’t sign up for… this episode is for you.

We get into:

The biggest mistake couples make after having kids (that leads to major resentment)
How to stop keeping score when it feels like you're doing everything
Mismatched libidos: what to do when one of you wants it more
Whether scheduling sex is sexy or sad (spoiler: it might be both)
Reconnecting when you're just co-existing
Boundaries with toxic in-laws when your partner just wants to "keep the peace"

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4.8: What Parents Actually Need to Know About Allergies (with Dr. A - Pediatric Allergist) Mar 27, 2025

This week we’re joined by Dr. A, a pediatric allergist based in Toronto (and also Amanda’s son Arlo’s allergist 👶🏼). We’re diving into all the big allergy questions you’ve sent in — from when to introduce allergens, to FPIES, to figuring out whether your kid has an allergy or just a sensitivity.

Some of the burning questions Dr. A answers:

Can you prevent allergies during pregnancy?
The truth about genetics and allergies?
How early you can test your baby?
What are FPIES and why it’s confusing AF
When to use the dairy ladder for CMPA
What to actually have on hand when introducing allergens
Why allergies are so common now — and if online tests are worth it
Concerns with Benadryl and her suggested alternatives

Whether you’re prepping for solids, navigating eczema, or already deep in allergy life — this one’s packed with helpful info and real talk. Let’s gooo!

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4.7: How to Survive Your First Days with a NEWBORN Mar 13, 2025

You asked, we answered! This week, we’re walking you through exactly what to expect in the first two weeks after giving birth—starting from the moment you deliver. We’ll cover the transfer from the delivery room to your overnight room, all the tests they run on you and your baby, that infamous first poo, the overwhelming moment of bringing your baby home, figuring out breastfeeding, and everything in between. We were totally caught off guard our first time, so we’re sharing all the raw, unfiltered details to help you feel more prepared. Because let’s be real—bringing a baby into this world is hard enough without all the unexpected surprises!

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4.6: What They Don’t Tell You About PREGNANCY – Q&A Edition Feb 27, 2025

This week, we are answering all your burning questions about PREGNANCY! Here's a list of all the questions you asked - cover all of this, and then some!

What to expect throughout the different stages of pregnancy?
What are your best tips for getting pregnant?
What are some pregnancy symptoms no one told you about?
Pregnancy skin care routine (and the myths)?
What are your favourite pregnancy clothes? Best tips?
How do you deal with weight gain stigma during pregnancy?
Sex during pregnancy and how to maintain intimacy during and after the baby comes?
How to be happy for your friends getting pregnant when you're not?
How to deal with pregnancy post loss / how to deal with kick count anxiety?

4.5: Introducing Solids & BLW: The Good, The Messy & The Allergy Anxiety Feb 20, 2025

We’re told to start solids as early as 4 months and introduce allergens by 6 months—but no one really tells us how to do it or what to expect (spoiler: it’s a messy ride). This week, we’re joined by Malina from @healthy.mom.healthy.kids—a certified Pediatric Dietitian, single mom of three, and expert in Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) and picky eating.

Malina breaks down different approaches to starting solids, from BLW to purees, plus when and how to introduce allergens without losing your mind. She also shares game-changing tips on managing picky eaters, setting mealtime boundaries with older kids, and shifting the narrative around food—so you can reclaim some sanity at the dinner table.

If feeding your kids feels like a daily battle, this episode will put you at ease and give you the tools to make mealtime fun again. We promise!

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4.4: Leaving Your Kid: The Emotional Sh*tshow No One Warns You About Feb 13, 2025

Leaving your kid for the first time is something no one prepares you for. It feels like your heart is being ripped out—but it’s also necessary (and even healthy) for both you and your baby. This week, we’re sharing our unfiltered stories about that first gut-wrenching goodbye: how old our kids were, what made it easier (or harder), and how we coped. Plus, we’re diving into the nanny vs. daycare debate—how do you know what’s right for your family? Tune in for a raw, real, and honest convo about the parts of motherhood no one warns you about.

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4.3: The Reality of Traveling with Kids - Is It Really a VACATION?? Feb 06, 2025

In this week’s episode, we reflect on our so called ‘vacations’ which were really just us parenting in another zip code, taking on 12-14hr parenting shifts daily. We touch on the highs and lows of what being away with your kids is like, managing LONG travel days and public meltdowns. We dive into our go-to packing tips, our no-guilt philosophy on screen-time, and what we did to get our kids back on track. We also give you a mini life update - Amanda FINALLY figured out how to potty train her 3.5yr old (her method was genius) and Jessie updates on what’s going on with her period post-baby. Motherhood is all over the place - so is this episode. Enjoy.

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4.2: Mom Hacks You Need to Know Jan 30, 2025

We’ve Googled a lot, but when it comes to useful mom hacks, the best ones aren’t online—they’re passed down from moms who’ve been there, done that, and know what actually works. This week, we’re sharing our favorite mom hacks that made our motherhood journey easier (and way better). From saving time during night feeds to skipping lines while traveling and even handling emergency swim diaper situations, we’ve got you covered. These are real, practical tips from a couple of moms to you—because sometimes, that’s all it takes to make a big difference.

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4.1: Double Trouble: Managing the Transition from One to Two Kids Jan 23, 2025

Ever heard the saying 1+1=3? That’s exactly what it feels like when you add a second kid to the mix. This week, we dive into the highs and lows of transitioning from one child to two. We’re sharing stories about the insanely beautiful moments you never knew were possible—and the most terrifying, challenging days of our lives so far. No matter the age gap, it’s tough. The mom guilt kicks into overdrive, and most days, you’re just trying to stay afloat. But here’s the good news: it’s short-lived. We’re here to share the tips and tricks that helped us survive those trying months and come out stronger on the other side.

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3.14: The UNSPOKEN Realities of Motherhood with GUEST Alex Bennett Dec 23, 2024

This week we sit down with Alex Bennett @justalex who pulls back the curtain on the unspoken realities of life as a new mom. Just 2 months postpartum, Alex opens up about her personal journey, and her brief but intense experience with postpartum depression, and what she did to overcome it. She takes us through her wild labor and delivery story - one that had us both on our toes. And she shares an often unspoken side of motherhood - the indescribable, all-consuming love that only new moms truly understand. Plus, Alex shares some amazing tips she’s already picked up, some of which we wish we had known back when we started our motherhood journey. Get ready for a real and honest convo!

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BONUS MINI: Getting ready for the Ho Ho HOLIDAYS Dec 13, 2024

With the holidays coming up, we share with you our best tips for managing through the holidays, how we deal with unwanted gifting for our kids and some of our favourite gift ideas for ages 0 - 4 years old. Happy Holidays from our families to yours!

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3.13: Maternity Leave: The Hardest 'Vacation' You'll Ever Take Nov 29, 2024

Whoever said maternity leave was a vacation clearly has never experienced it. This week, we’re diving deep into the realities of maternity leave—how much ‘work’ it really is and the major shift for moms hav to go trough as we transition from a full-time job to staying home with a newborn. We’ll also explore the challenges of returning to work after baby #1 and baby #2, from the anxiety leading up to that first day back to the juggling act that comes with being a working mom. We’re not sugar coating any of it. If you’re looking for an honest, refreshing take on what it’s really like to balance work, motherhood, and everything in between—along with our best tips and advice for managing it all—this is the episode for you.

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3.12: Q&A Part 2: Pregnancy & All Things Baby Nov 22, 2024

This week, we answer the rest of all your burning questions. Here are a list of questions we answer so you can skip to the most interesting parts to you!

1.How to deal with anxiety between appointments?

2. How do you know when the right time is for baby #2?

3. Good age gap?

4. Did you guys do the glucose drink test? Is there any alternative?

5. What are some things that you learn prior and after pregnancy?

6. Why did no one explain how they do cervical checks? Ouch and fuck

7. Have either of you ever encountered any of your babies cry screaming in their sleep?

8. Getting your first period after having kids?

9. What age did you start sleep training?

10. How did you get through the initial gassy phase when baby is learning to poop?

11. Do i need a pacifier for teething? We never gave our boy one and shes 3 months?

12. Tips on velcro baby that will NOT nap unless your holding him?

13. Silly question: i was gifted so many different brands of diapers is it okay to use different brands?

14. First timer in january- wtf do i do with a newborn all day once my husband goes back to work?

15. When to start buying stuff for first baby?

16. Are you a natural blonde jessie?

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3.11: Q&A: Postpartum, Weight Loss, Sex, Breastfeeding & MORE! Nov 15, 2024

This week, we answer all your burning questions. Here are a list of questions we answer so you can skip to the most interesting parts to you!

What was your biggest challenge postpartum and how did you navigate it? (Talk about postpartum with first kid & second?
How did your relationship with your partner change postpartum?
Has anyone you know needed medication postpartum for anxiety or depression? Did it help?
Do you ever get the “when are you trying for a girl q” and how do you handle it (so annoying)
Advice for soon to be single mom?
I feel frozen in groundhog day, any suggestions for breaking that cycle?
Post natal weight loss.. How to get it off?
Weight loss??? I cant lose a pound and i strength train and do daily walks and a clean diet??
How did you make sex not hurt after giving birth?
How long will it take for my vagina to snap back to where it was before birth?
If baby breastfeeds when do i pump? Or when to use the hakka? Other boob or both?
Jessie why did you hate pumping?
When did you have your first drink after baby? Do you believe in pump and dump?

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3.10: Are you trying to get PREGNANT? Nov 08, 2024

This week, we talk all things pregnancy – whether it’s all you’ve ever wanted or you are trying to avoid it, we’ve been through it all. We talk about how hard it is to get pregnant, how much sex is too much before your partner is just shooting blanks and why you need to track your own ovulation cycle closely, because we’re all different. We also share our stories of what it was like finding out we’re pregnant between baby 1 and 2, what implantation can feel like, how pregnancy feels at each stage and some of our weirdest pregnancy symptoms. We talk about the insane cost of pregnancy tests and some alternatives we’ve found along the way. And when it comes to whoopsies – are they really whoopsies??

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3.9: Are you REALLY using that on your kids? Nov 01, 2024

As moms, we are constantly asking ourselves should we use this product or that product? This brand or that brand? It’s an exhausting world to navigate and you don’t know if you are making the right or wrong decision half the time. This week, we share everything we have learned so far about what brands we love vs. which we stay away from when it comes to pregnancy beauty products, baby skincare, food, sunscreen, baby products, laundry detergent and more. We also share some of the product swaps we have made from our first kid to second kid, having a better understanding of what goes into products these days. Our best advice is always – read the label carefully!

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3.8: Breaking the Silence on Fertility Struggles and Navigating Loss Oct 25, 2024

This week, we’re sitting down with Sari Diskin (@saridiskin), a fellow mom and old friend of Jessie’s. Sari is currently pregnant with her second child, but her journey to get here wasn’t easy. She gets real about her struggles with secondary fertility and opens up about her heartbreaking experience with miscarriage. Sari shares her raw emotions and the tough moments that come with loss, as well as the lessons she’s learned along the way. Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation about fertility struggles, loss after pregnancy, and what it really means to navigate the ups and downs of motherhood.

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3.7: Managing Milestone Madness Oct 18, 2024

Watching your kids go through all their major milestones is both incredible to witness and overwhelming at times to keep up. And people are always quick to tell you if your kid is ahead or behind, rather than just let them be. This week we talk about all the major milestones, the different age ranges that are considered ‘normal’, when our kids actually started crawling, walking, talking and how at the end of the day, they usually all end up in the same place, no matter how they got there. And we also share some of our best ideas on how to turn these milestones into memories and keepsakes!

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3.6: Are you a ‘GOOD’ mom or a ‘BAD’ mom? Oct 11, 2024

This week we dive into parenting styles and what we’ve learned about ourselves as moms. We discuss what it’s felt like to be labelled a ‘good’ mom or ‘bad’ mom for the decisions we’ve made, and how we’ve learned to stop giving a fuck about what other people think. We share our unique parenting styles and why it’s so important to lean into you who are as a mom and not get overwhelmed by the noise out there. We also share what we feel is the hardest part of parenting for any age.

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3.5: Tantruming TODLERS pushing ALL your buttons? Oct 04, 2024

Toddlers are cute and all but boy will they push you over the edge. When their little personalities start to blossom, buckle up because they will manage to test your patience like no one else can. Join us this week as we share how we deal with daily tantrums, screen time, toddler decision-making, and all their emotions. We also talk about how these are the best years of lives and a toddler’s love is like no other.

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3.4: Navigating the ever changing world of INFANTS Sep 27, 2024

Congrats on surviving the newborn phase. Welcome to your next hurdle - infants. This era of parenting deals with so much CHANGE and a lot of your first big decisions. From dealing with daycare sicknesses, to teething, to figuring out when to introduce screen time - we share all of our stories and tips on what it’s like to deal with infants.

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3.3: What the FUCK am I supposed to do with a NEWBORN? Sep 20, 2024

Did you just bring your baby home and think - now what?! How the hell am I supposed to take care of this newborn?! In this episode, we share our real stories as first-time moms, what we did differently the second time around, and all the newborn tips you need. Plus, we’ll spill on the must-have products and the ones that are just a waste of time. If you’ve got a newborn, this episode is a must-listen!

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3.2: Wondering how to heal your VAGINA after giving birth? We’ve got you covered with our top tips! Sep 13, 2024

After you give birth, your vagina hates you. We’re here to share all our top tips on how to prepare for postpartum, what we did to heal our vaginas and what sex after birth was like. We also touch on some of our fave other postpartum products that we used on ourselves and babies!

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3.1: We focus on preparing our BODIES for motherhood, but what about our MENTAL HEALTH? Sep 06, 2024

Pregnancy is all about preparing your body - they tell you what to eat, what to avoid, how to stay fit. But what they don’t prepare you for is the silent storm that brews in your mind. The weight of motherhood isn’t just physical - it’s emotional, mental and sometimes overwhelming. This week, we open up about our own personal battles with anxiety, eating disorders, trying to lose our baby weight, and how we’ve learned to adapt in our new role as moms.

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2.12: Pregnant Bitchez and their Husbands - The Dedicated Dads Aug 02, 2024

We've talked about them all season and now they have their chance to say a few words! Join us as we interview our husbands and hear about their side of many of the stories we have shared. We talk Jessie's second birth, ask them what it's like to be around us pregnant, find out their funniest and scariest moments as dads, and see if they can name a few pregnancy and postpartum products. If you want to know a bit more about what goes on behind the scenes, this episode is for you.

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2.11: All your burning questions answered: How to Start Solids, Testing for Allergens, Travel, Breastfeeding, and More Jul 26, 2024

We answer all your burning questions from how and when to start solids, how to try the allergens and then recognize an allergy, whether the age gap in your kids makes a difference, our best travel tips, whether you should feel guilty stopping breastfeeding and so much more.

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2.10: Just when you think you have MOTHERHOOD figured out… Jul 19, 2024

When it comes to being a mom, the one thing you can count on is that shit is going to change. Every time you think you have motherhood figured out, something new slaps you in the face. Our bodies change, our relationships change, our kids change - every day is something new that we have to navigate. We talk about all the changes we go through and what worked for us to get through them. At the end of the day, you’re best off just saying fuck it - and rolling with the new you and your new world.

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2.9: Unpacking C-Sections: The Do’s and Don’ts to Optimize Recovery Jul 12, 2024

This week we have Nicole - a C-section recovery coach and a 3x c-section mama who walks us through what to expect during a c-section (emergency or planned), what to do to optimize your physical recovery and how to overcome the trauma of an emergency c-section. She also gives some great tips on how to breastfeed, an ideal set-up in your home, and some of her favourite recovery products. If you had a c-section or plan to have one, or about to give birth and want to know anything about c-sections, you will feel so much more empowered after listening!

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2.8: Are We There Yet?! Surviving Travel with Kids Jul 05, 2024

It's time to pack your bags and book that trip. We’re here to spill all the details on what traveling with kids is like - from as little as 2 months old, all the way through the toddler years. We’ve got travel hacks for airports and airplanes no matter the age, tips on how to get sleep and some ideas on how to actually enjoy your evenings while you’re away. We also share some of our favourite items that made our lives easier and our funniest travel stories that will make you feel better if you’ve ever had a terrible travel day!

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2.7: Apparently your period shouldn’t suck? Jun 28, 2024

Nicole, a nutritionist and menstrual health expert, joins us to teach us all about our menstrual cycle - which is apparently our 5th vital sign. She opened our eyes to a world where periods don’t need to suck and how you can track your cycle to not only improve your health but your ability to conceive. She gave us all sorts of tips on how to tune into your body and how to eat properly in each phase of your cycle. And she also highlights how stress and hormones may be impacting your ability to get pregnant. She blew our minds and we’re sure she’ll blow yours too!

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2.6: What the fuck did my toddler just say to me? Jun 21, 2024

This week, we talk about little people, big transitions. From potty training, to big kid beds, and all the fucked up shit they say to us in between. Being a toddler mom is not for the faint of heart.

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2.5: Moms Unfiltered with Marlie Cohen (@kale_and_krunches) Jun 14, 2024

Our guest this week is Marlie Cohen, a mom of 2 and a fitness expert who knows how to balance being a busy mom and staying healthy. We discuss what it’s like to make the decision to have 2 or 3 kids, why it’s so important to take care of your body before and after birth and learn some tips and tricks for postpartum support. We also learn what it was like for her to navigate motherhood in the ‘picture perfect’ Instagram era and why she feels so strongly about sharing her life in full - the good, the bad, and everything in between.

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2.4: Will I ever FUCKING sleep again? Jun 07, 2024

Sleep is like that hot guy in the coffee shop. You know you want it, but you can’t have it. As a mom, sleep is all you want but it seems impossible to achieve. We’ve tried ALL the sleep training methods and talk about what worked, what didn’t work and what we recommend to at least get SOME sleep.

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2.3: Who are YOU when you become a MOM? May 31, 2024

When you become a mom, you shed your old self to make room for a new version of you. We talk about what it’s like to navigate your new identity as a mom, becoming the default parent, deciding who to leave your child with when you go back to work, and how the hell we’re supposed to juggle it all.

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2.2: Your NEW full time job: Breastfeeding May 24, 2024

Women should get a fucking medal for we put ourselves through with breastfeeding. We talk about the ups and downs of breastfeeding, which pump we love best, the decision to use formula, and whether our boobs will ever look the same again.

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2.1: Is natural birth REALLY that painful? May 17, 2024

If you’ve ever wondered what a natural birth is like, Jessie is here to spill all the details. She talks about what it was like with no epidural, her postpartum care with a Midwife, and early life with a newborn. We also circle back to Amanda’s experience in the NICU.

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1.5: Must-Have Products and Hot List of What You Need vs. Don’t Need Apr 19, 2024

The day we become pregnant is the day we start asking ourselves - do I need this or that? And it never stops. We talk about navigating information overload, our favourite products and our hot list of what you need vs. don’t need.

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1.4: The Mind Fuck that is Postpartum Apr 12, 2024

Postpartum feels like an entirely new journey. We discuss hormones, caring for down there, 6-week check ups and getting cleared for sex, and the importance of building your mom community to get through it all.

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1.3: Post-Delivery Firsts & Hospital Bag Must-Haves Apr 05, 2024

You deliver the baby and then what? We talk about all the firsts - first night in hospital, your first poo, baby’s first poo, and breastfeeding for the first time. And we discuss what to bring in your Hospital Bag to make life a bit easier.

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1.2: The unspoken truths about Labour & Delivery Mar 29, 2024

Whether it’s your 1st or 4th, every labor story usually leaves you speechless and ours are no different. We talk about epidurals, live streaming births, pushing positions, delivery room dance parties, and the possibility of leaving the hospital without a baby.

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1.1: Pregnancy real talk: sex, hormones, must-haves and more Mar 22, 2024

What we talk about

0:00 - Gender reveal

5:06 - OB vs. Midwife

10:17 - Pregnancy must-haves

15:17 - Pregnancy hormones

17:26 - Sex during pregnancy

21:12 - Getting pregnant

26:13 - Why we started this

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About Pregnant Bitchez Mar 18, 2024

Motherhood is a wild ride. And for most of that ride, we've asked ourselves 'why did no one tell me this?' or 'why didn't I know about that?'. Join us for season 1 of Pregnant Bitchez as we talk about so much that goes on behind the scenes of pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. We share our raw and unfiltered stories and some things we've learned along the way.

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