Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

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Turning a Breech Baby: What Laura Tried (Pregnancy Weeks 33 & 37) - Ep. 26 Dec 31, 2018

Show notes

Laura reports on having a breech baby and whether her doctor is concerned about it at this point, and Shanna discusses getting weekly nonstress tests to check her baby's heart rate. Also, in the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” the moms-to-be divulge the pregnancy-related topics they asked the Internet about recently, including the topics of turning a breech baby, what to do with a newborn and more. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 33 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 37 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 33 of pregnancy

-Week 37 of pregnancy

-Starting your maternity leave

-Nesting and getting the house and nursery ready before baby arrives

-Getting non-stress tests at the perinatologist

-When to be concerned about your baby being breech

-Methods for turning breech babies before their due date

-Feeling unprepared to care for a newborn

-Sleeping difficulty in the third trimester

-Taking early maternity leave before your due date

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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Drinking While Breastfeeding: What's Safe? (Pregnancy Weeks 32 & 36) - Ep. 25 Dec 24, 2018

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In the special segment "Today I Learned," Shanna and Laura discuss fascinating facts they’ve recently learned about pregnancy, diving into the topics of drinking alcohol while breastfeeding and whether pregnancy is contagious. Also, Shanna reports on starting her maternity leave, and Laura discusses her mini baby shower and blessingway. Finally the moms-to-be reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 32 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 36 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 32 of pregnancy

-Week 36 of pregnancy

-Celebrating Thanksgiving when you're in the third trimester

-Having a mini baby shower with family members

-Having a blessingway ceremony to celebrate your pregnancy

-Constantly needing to pee in the third trimester

-Starting maternity leave

-Answering the question "is pregnancy contagious"

-Cribsheet and Expecting Better by Emily Oster

-Can I drink alcohol while breastfeeding or do I need to pump and dump?

-Most comfortable bed when in the third trimester

-Watching Daniel Tiger

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

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Shocking Facts About Pregnancy and Newborns (Pregnancy Weeks 31 & 35) - Ep. 24 Dec 17, 2018

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In the special segment “Stump the Preggo,” Shanna and Laura duel it out in a shocking and hilarious round of the pregnancy trivia game, diving into the topics of popular baby names, strange facts about newborns, the most babies born to one woman and more. Also, Shanna reports on how her third-trimester pregnancy cravings have gotten more intense, and Laura talks about the stress of meeting work deadlines while in the third trimester. Finally, the moms-to-be reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 31 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 35 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 31 of pregnancy

-Week 35 of pregnancy

-Having strong sugar cravings in the third trimester

-Working while pregnant

-Finding out your baby is breech

-Popular baby names

-Newborns are born without which body part?

-Odd ways that animals nurse their young

-The heaviest baby ever born

-The most number of babies a woman has birthed in her lifetime

-The number of babies born around the world per minute

-Getting a new driver's license picture while pregnant

-Pubic symphysis pain in pregnancy

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

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Is My Baby Moving Enough? Kick Counts (Pregnancy Weeks 30 & 34) - Ep. 23 Dec 10, 2018

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In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura reports on her worries about baby kick counts, and Shanna admits her astrological anxieties. Also, Laura checks in about managing work while being in the third trimester, and Shanna reports on all the people who have been giving her unsolicited opinions on her pregnancy. Finally, the moms-to-be reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 30 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 34 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 30 of pregnancy

-Week 34 of pregnancy

-Managing work while you're in your third trimester

-Going to the Stitches SoCal convention

-Having difficulty breathing during the third trimester

-The offensive things people say when you're pregnant

-Baby's astrological sign

-Baby kick counts

-Staying hydrated during pregnancy

-Pregnancy cravings

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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How Not to Write a Birth Plan (Pregnancy Weeks 29 & 33) - Ep. 22 Dec 03, 2018

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In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” things get wacky as Laura and Shanna share the unusual things they've come across in the online world of pregnancy, including a shocking contributor to the pregnancy forums and an-over-the-top birth plan. Also, Shanna reports on having a baby sprinkle to celebrate her second child, Laura talks about trying to figure out the best place to hold her baby shower. Finally, the moms-to-be reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 29 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 33 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 29 of pregnancy

-Week 33 of pregnancy

-Working from home while pregnant

-Having a lower immune system when you're pregnant

-Having a baby sprinkle for your second child

-Planning a baby shower

-Karla Homolka

-Weird things that happen in online pregnancy forums

-Over-the-top birth plans

-Difficulty shaving while pregnant

-Having hemorrhoids during pregnancy

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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Going Through Infertility and IVF (Pregnancy Weeks 28 & 32) - Ep. 21 Nov 26, 2018

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In this week’s “Big Topic,” Shanna discusses her journey of trying to conceive, which includes a long, circuitous route through infertility, pregnancy loss, reproductive endocrinologists and IVF. Laura discusses the intricate baby-name spreadsheet she created, and Shanna talks about her 32-week growth scan and feeling her baby's hiccups in utero. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 28 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 32 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 28 of pregnancy

-Week 32 of pregnancy

-Baby names

-Fetal growth scan

-3D ultrasound pictures

-Fetal hiccups

-Trying to conceive

-Miscarriage

-IVF

-Third trimester

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

Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

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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 Is Lightning Crotch? Third-Trimester Pains (Pregnancy Weeks 27 & 31) - Ep. 20 Nov 19, 2018

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Laura reports on checking in with her OBGYN about her pubic symphysis pain, and Shanna talks about her third trimester pregnancy anxiety and shares a an unsettling prediction that her 2.5-year-old made about her pregnancy. Also, in honor of Thanksgiving, Shanna and Laura give up the pregnancy grousing and share things they are thankful for in a Gratitude Slam! Finally, they dive into the topics of lightning crotch and pilates when they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 27 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 31 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 27 of pregnancy

-Week 31 of pregnancy

-Pubic symphysis pain

-Knitting baby items

-Sick while pregnant

-Pilates

-Lightning crotch

-Second trimester

-Third trimester

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

Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

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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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Getting Your Home Ready for a New Baby (Pregnancy Weeks 26 & 30) - Ep. 19 Nov 12, 2018

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In the new segment, “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Laura and Shanna answer a listener question about how to handle your baby's bodily functions and share a listener story about a shocking thing that a stranger recently did to her baby. Also, Shanna discusses getting her house and nursery ready for her new baby, and Laura checks in on making pregnancy friends. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 26 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 30 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 26 of pregnancy

-Week 30 of pregnancy

-Second trimester

-Third trimester

-Nesting

-Pregnancy friends

-Handling baby's sickness

-Pregnancy massage

-Huntington Gardens

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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Caffeine During Pregnancy: How Much Is Safe? (Pregnancy Weeks 25 & 29) - Ep. 18 Nov 05, 2018

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In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Shanna and Laura admit the pregnancy topics they recently asked the Internet about, including a question about the effects of caffeine consumption during pregnancy, and preparing for an emergency. Also, the Shanna reports on feeling emotional and overwhelmed during the third trimester, and Laura discusses the results of her pregnancy glucose test. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 25 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 29 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 25 of pregnancy

-Week 29 of pregnancy

-Second trimester

-Third trimester

-Pregnancy glucose test

-Gestational diabetes

-Size of 29 week fetus

-Big emotions during pregnancy

-Caffeine during pregnancy

-Emily Oster's book "Expecting Better"

-Home birth

-Stand up comedy

-Pregnancy hip pain

-Difficulty sleeping during third trimester

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

Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.

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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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Baby Shower or Baby Sprinkle? (Pregnancy Weeks 24 & 28) - Ep. 17 Oct 29, 2018

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Shanna talks about her upcoming baby sprinkle, and Laura reports on clearing out her non-maternity clothes. Also, in the special segment “Internet Insanity,” they discuss the wild and wacky things going down online in the world of pregnancy, including unusual beliefs about the effect of too much tickling during pregnancy, decorating pregnant bellies, gender reveals gone wrong, and Halloween costumes for pregnant people. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 24 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 28 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 24 of pregnancy

-Week 28 of pregnancy

-Second trimester

-Third trimester

-Baby showers

-Baby sprinkles

-Pregnancy glucose test

-Maternity jeans

-Pregnant belly painting

-Pregnancy Halloween costumes

-Gender reveal party gone wrong