Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

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The Magic of Breast Milk (a.k.a. Boob Juice) - Ep. 36 Mar 11, 2019

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Laura and Shanna duke it out in a thrilling round of baby-related trivia, where we learn the birth weight of one of basketball’s biggest stars, among other facts. Also, Shanna discusses scoring some drugs for her newborn, and Laura talks about a fascinating quality of breast milk. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is eight weeks old, and Laura’s baby is four weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-36/ | Get social - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bfppodcast/ | Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bigfatpositivepodcast/ | Email - contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com | Our mom-tested ultimate baby registry list - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/registry/

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Newborn Genetics Questions with Pediatric Geneticist Susan Winter - Ep. 35 Mar 04, 2019

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Laura and Shanna talk baby genes, newborn screening, NIPTs and more with special guest Susan Winter, who is not only a pediatric geneticist but also Laura’s mom! Also, Laura discusses getting fancy for a baby photo shoot, and Shanna disturbs everyone with talk of rodents. Shanna’s baby is seven weeks old, and Laura’s baby is three weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-35/ | Get social - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bfppodcast/ | Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bigfatpositivepodcast/ | Email - contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com | Our mom-tested ultimate baby registry list - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/registry/

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Should I Co-Sleep With My Baby? - Ep. 34 Feb 25, 2019

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Laura and Shanna dive into bed sharing and baby hormones in this week’s special segment, “OMG I’m Freaking Out!” Also, Shanna discusses the joys of receiving baby smiles, and Laura reports on her baby’s impressive growth stats. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is six weeks old, and Laura’s baby is two weeks old.| This episode's show notes - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/ep-34/ | Get social - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bfppodcast/ | Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/bigfatpositivepodcast/ | Email - contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com | Our mom-tested ultimate baby registry list - https://bigfatpositivepodcast.com/registry/

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Cute Aggression: Why Do I Want to Eat My Baby? - Ep. 33 Feb 18, 2019

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In the special segment "Today I Learned," Shanna and Laura discuss fascinating facts they’ve recently learned about pregnancy and parenting, diving into the topic of uterine transplants and answering the question, “why do I want to eat my baby?” Also, Laura gives an update on week one with her newborn and talks about how long feedings take over night, and Shanna talks about the mom guilt she is feeling because of her ongoing difficulty with breastfeeding and her newborn's physical discomfort. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna’s baby is five weeks old, and Laura’s baby is one week old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-5-week-old baby

-1-week-old baby

-What overnight feedings with a newborn entail

-Managing high blood pressure postpartum

-Difficulty breastfeeding and cutting foods out of your diet when breastfeeding

-Newborn not sleeping well at night

-Trying to use the Windi on your newborn to relieve trapped gas

-Feeling mom guilt

-What to do when your newborn has reflux

-A woman who had a uterus transplant and had a baby

-Cute aggression

-Using lanolin nipple cream

-Getting a SNOO crib for your baby

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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Laura's Breech Baby Birth Story (Week 39 & 4 Weeks Postpartum) - Ep. 32 Feb 11, 2019

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In this week’s special segment, "Big Topic," Shanna and Laura dive deep into a very exciting event… Laura’s c-section delivery of her baby boy! She reports on her nerves and anxiety the night before, what the experience was like to deliver a breech baby, breastfeeding after delivery, baby's first bath, and unexpected challenge after returning home from the hospital and more. Also, Shanna reports on her newborn's struggles with acid reflux and the advice the pediatrician gave her to improve it. Finally, the new moms reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna is four weeks postpartum, her baby is four weeks old, Laura is no longer pregnant, and her baby is one week old!

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 39 of pregnancy

-1 week postpartum

-4 weeks postpartum

-4-week-old baby

-1-week-old baby

-Giving birth to a breech baby via planned c-section

-Breastfeeding colostrum to your newborn

-Having high blood pressure postpartum (preeclampsia)

-Newborn baby having trouble sleeping at night

-What to do when your newborn has reflux

-Getting a SNOO crib for your baby

-Using a hands-free breast pump

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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Finding Your Parenting Philosophy (Week 38 & 3 Weeks Postpartum) - Ep. 31 Feb 04, 2019

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It’s less than 24 hours ‘til Laura’s c-section, and she talks about what she’s been up to in the last days and hours before her delivery, and Shanna reports on her latest attempts to get her newborn to gain weight, including a new galactagogue and a helpful support group. In this week’s special segment, "They Said What?!," Shanna and Laura flip the script on the segment's regular format to share the best parenting and pregnancy advice they’ve received, diving into the topics of Janet Lansbury, respectful parenting, nursing bras and more! Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 38 weeks pregnant, Shanna is three weeks postpartum, and her baby is three weeks old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 38 of pregnancy

-3 weeks postpartum

-3-week-old baby

-24 hours before giving birth

-Making a baby quilt

-Experiencing a newborn poop explosion

-Using galactagogues to increase breastmilk

-Taking Reglan to increase milk supply

-Going to a breastfeeding support group

-Weighing your baby before and after breastfeeding

-Figuring out your parenting philosophy

-Reading the book Elevating Childcare by Janet Lansbury

-RIE parenting, respectful parenting, gentle parenting

-Nursing bras

-Doing kegals

-Christmas

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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Struggling to Breastfeed in the Early Weeks (Week 37 & 2 Weeks Postpartum) - Ep. 30 Jan 28, 2019

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Shanna reports on her struggle to produce enough breastmilk to help her newborn gain weight, and Laura discusses decorating her baby’s nursery and sustaining an unexpected injury. In this week’s special segment, “What I Googled This Week,” the moms-to-be divulge the pregnancy-related topics they asked the Internet about recently, diving into the topics of using traditional Chinese medicine to try to turn a breech baby, experiencing discomfort while recovering from a c-section and more! Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 37 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is two weeks postpartum and her baby is two weeks old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 37 of pregnancy

-2 weeks postpartum

-2-week-old baby

-Newborn baby not gaining weight

-Breastfeeding struggles

-Using galactagogues to increase breastmilk

-Having a unicornuate uterus

-Wondering why your baby is stuck in the breech position

-Decorating your baby's nursery

-Moxibustion

-C-section recovery and c-section scars

-Great British Baking Show

-Happiest Baby on the Block streaming video about soothing your baby in the fourth trimester

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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The Hard Parts of Pregnancy No One Mentions (Week 36 & 1 Week Postpartum) - Ep. 29 Jan 21, 2019

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Laura reports on the status of her breech baby, and Shanna discusses being on an emotional roller coast postpartum and talks about her newborn’s struggle to gain weight. In the segment “They Said What?!”, Shanna and Laura talk about what shocking and frustrating things people have said to them recently about pregnancy and breastfeeding, including questions about breastfeeding and more. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 36 weeks pregnant, Shanna is 1 week postpartum, and Shanna's newborn baby is one week old.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 36 of pregnancy

-Postpartum 1 week

-1-week-old baby

-Incontinence in pregnancy

-Hormonal emotional swings postpartum

-Newborn losing weight and not gaining weight

-Difficulty breastfeeding a newborn

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

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Shanna's C-Section Birth Story (Pregnancy Weeks 35 & 39) - Ep. 28 Jan 14, 2019

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In this week’s special segment, "Big Topic," Shanna and Laura dive deep into the highly anticipated event… Shanna’s birth! Shanna talks about what it was like to have a planned c-section birth, what her hospital stay was like, how the baby is doing and more! Also, Laura reports on her baby shower and discusses her birth plan for her breech baby. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 35 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is no longer pregnant!

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 35 of pregnancy

-Week 39 of pregnancy

-Having a baby shower

-Planning for a breech baby delivery

-Giving birth

-Having a planned c-section delivery

-Useful things to have in your hospital bag

This episode's full show notes can be found here.

Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast

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Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.

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What Happens if Your Water Breaks? (Pregnancy Weeks 34 & 38) - Ep. 27 Jan 07, 2019

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Shanna’s delivery day is four days away, and she discusses the thoughts and emotions she's having about being so close to meeting her new daughter. Also, Laura talks about her recent visit to the pregnancy chiropractor to help with her symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) pain and attending a childcare and breastfeeding class. Also, in the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” the moms-to-be answer listener questions about what they plan to do with the podcast after giving birth. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 34 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 38 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 34 of pregnancy

-Week 38 of pregnancy

-Going to a pregnancy and infant chiropractor during pregnancy

-Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) pain during pregnancy

-Taking a childcare and breastfeeding class in the third trimester

-The thoughts, emotions and fears in the days before giving birth

-What happens when your water breaks

-What Shanna and Laura will do with the podcast after giving birth

-Managing making a podcast while working and being a parent

-Renting maternity clothes for special events

-Spending time with your older child before giving birth to your new child