Baby Then What

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2.3: Who Are You When You Become a Mom? Identity Shifts, Default Parenting & Going Back to Work May 31, 2024

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When you become a mom, you shed your old self to make room for a new version of you. But no one really preps you for the identity crisis of motherhood.

In this episode, we get into:

The messy identity shift that happens when you become “mom”
Life as the default parent—and why it feels so heavy
Deciding who to leave your baby with when you go back to work
How the hell you’re supposed to juggle it all without losing your mind

If you’ve ever thought “I don’t even know who I am anymore” since becoming a mom—you’re not alone. This is your reminder that it’s normal, it’s messy, and you don’t have to figure it out overnight.

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2.2: Breastfeeding — Your New Full-Time Job: Struggles, Pumps, Formula & Boobs May 24, 2024

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Women should get a f*cking medal for what we put ourselves through with breastfeeding. From the cracked nipples to the cluster feeds to wondering if our boobs will ever look the same again—it’s a lot.

In this episode, we’re talking about the real ups and downs of feeding your baby:

The breastfeeding struggles no one warns you about
Which breast pump actually gave us freedom (and which ones flopped)
The decision to use formula feeding vs breastfeeding—and why it’s never one-size-fits-all
Postpartum boobs: will they ever look (or feel) the same again?

If you’ve ever cried over a pump part at 2am, felt guilty about switching to formula, or just needed someone to say “same”—this one’s for you.

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2.1: Is Natural Birth REALLY That Painful? Jessie’s No-Epidural Story, Midwife Care & NICU Reflections May 17, 2024

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If you’ve ever wondered what a natural birth without an epidural is really like, Jessie is here to spill all the details. From the pain (yes, it’s real) to the recovery, she’s sharing her full birth story—the raw, unfiltered version you don’t always hear.

In this episode, we talk about:

Jessie’s experience with a no-epidural natural birth
Postpartum care with a midwife vs. traditional hospital follow-ups
The emotional rollercoaster of early newborn life
Amanda’s story of navigating the NICU with her baby

Whether you’re pregnant, planning your birth, or just curious about the reality of labour without medication, this one’s for you. Honest, vulnerable, and all the messy details included.

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1.5: Must-Have Baby Products & Registry Regrets — What’s Worth It vs. What’s a Waste Apr 19, 2024

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The day you get pregnant is the day the baby product overwhelm begins. Do I need this? Should I buy that? And spoiler: it never really stops.

In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and sharing our hot list of baby must-haves vs. total wastes of money.

We talk about:

The pregnancy & newborn products we actually used (and loved)
The items that ended up being registry regrets
What baby gear you don’t need (yes, wipe warmers, we’re looking at you)
How to navigate information overload when everyone has an opinion
Our favorite postpartum lifesavers and what we’d skip next time

If you’re pregnant, building your baby registry, or already drowning in Amazon boxes, this episode is your no-BS guide to what’s really worth it—and what you can leave in the cart.

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1.4: The Mind F*ck That Is Postpartum — Hormones, Healing & 6-Week Checkups Apr 12, 2024

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Postpartum feels like an entirely new journey—one no one really preps you for. From the hormone rollercoaster to postpartum recovery (down there care, bleeding, stitches, all of it), it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and honestly, like a total mind f*ck.

In this episode, we get into:

Postpartum hormones and what’s actually normal
Caring for your body after birth (“down there” recovery and all the TMI details)
6-week postpartum checkups and what “cleared for sex” really means
The importance of building your mom community so you don’t go through it alone

If you’re in the thick of it—or about to be—this episode is your reminder that postpartum isn’t something to just “get through.” It’s messy, it’s hard, but you don’t have to do it alone.

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1.3: Hospital Bag Checklist & Post-Delivery Firsts: From First Night to First Poop Apr 05, 2024

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You deliver the baby… and then what? No one really preps you for the first night after birth—or all the “firsts” that follow.

In this episode, we’re getting into the messy, funny, and sometimes shocking realities of postpartum recovery and those early hospital days:

Your first night in the hospital with a newborn
The dreaded first poop after birth (yes, we’re going there)
Baby’s first poop (meconium madness!)
Breastfeeding for the first time—and what it’s really like
What to pack in your hospital bag so you’re actually prepared (hint: more snacks, less Pinterest fluff)

If you’re pregnant, building your hospital bag checklist, or just want to know what really happens after birth, this one’s for you.

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1.2: The Unspoken Truths About Labour & Delivery: Epidurals, Pushing & What Really Happens Mar 29, 2024

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Whether it’s your first or your fourth, every labour and delivery story leaves you speechless—and ours are no different.

In this episode, we’re talking about all the unspoken truths of childbirth that no prenatal class ever covers:

Epidurals: what we expected vs. what actually happened
Pushing positions that work (and the ones that don’t)
Delivery room chaos: from live streaming to dance parties
The possibility of leaving the hospital without a baby—and the emotions no one prepares you for

If you’re pregnant, about to deliver, or just love a good birth story, this one’s for you. Honest, messy, and maybe a little unhinged—because labour never goes exactly as planned.

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1.1: Pregnancy Real Talk: Sex, Hormones, Must-Haves & Getting Pregnant Mar 22, 2024

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No filters, no sugarcoating—just the real side of pregnancy. In this episode, we’re breaking down the big questions (and awkward convos) that come up from the first trimester to the delivery room.

Here’s what we talk about:

0:00 — Gender Reveal: our take on the hype and the reality
5:06 — OB vs. Midwife: how to choose what’s right for you
10:17 — Pregnancy Must-Haves: the products we actually used (and the ones that are a scam)
15:17 — Pregnancy Hormones: mood swings, meltdowns, and what’s actually normal
17:26 — Sex During Pregnancy: the real talk no one gives you
21:12 — Getting Pregnant: our journeys and what surprised us most
26:13 — Why We Started This Podcast: creating a space for raw, honest mom talk

If you’re pregnant, TTC, or just curious about the messy reality behind the bump, this episode is for you.

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About Pregnant Bitchez Mar 18, 2024

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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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