Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

Latest Episodes:

What Do Baby Kicks Feel Like? (Pregnancy Weeks 23 & 27) - Ep. 16 Oct 22, 2018

Show notes

In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna discuss what is sending them into a tizzy this week in their pregnancies, diving into the topics of hormone-induced anger, pregnancy brain and more. Also, Laura reports on finally feeling her baby’s movements and having an unexpected reaction to them, and Shanna reports on doing a three-hour gestational diabetes test after having failed her glucose screening. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 23 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 27 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 23 of pregnancy

-Week 27 of pregnancy

-Doulas

-Baby kicks

-Fetal movement

-Gestational diabetes test

-Pregnancy rage

-Pregnancy hormones

-Second trimester

-Third trimester

-Pregnancy brain

-Pubic bone pain

-Pubic symphysis pain

-Stretch marks

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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Weird Things People Say to Pregnant People (Pregnancy Weeks 22 & 26) - Ep. 15 Oct 15, 2018

Show notes

Laura reports on her interview with a doula and how it didn't go as expected, and Shanna talks about the physical challenges of being pregnant, including insomnia and body aches. Also, in the new special segment “They Said What?!” Laura and Shanna share the shocking or ridiculous things people have said to them about pregnancy, including some choice words about breastfeeding, placentas and more! The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 22 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 26 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 22 of pregnancy

-Week 26 of pregnancy

-Doulas

-Pregnancy insomnia

-Physical discomfort during pregnancy

-Weird things people say when you're pregnant

-Breastfeeding

-First poop after birth

-Eating your placenta

-Being pregnant at work

-Going to the zoo while pregnant

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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Vaccines During Pregnancy: What We Decided (Pregnancy Weeks 21 & 25) - Ep. 14 Oct 08, 2018

Show notes

Shanna and Laura learn about vaccines during pregnancy during their interview with pharmacist, immunization specialist and fellow pregnant person Keri Hurley-Kim! Also, Laura discusses her unexpected reaction when people tell her “congrats” about her pregnancy, and Shanna reports on feeling and seeing her baby's fetal kicks and punches. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 21 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 25 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 21 of pregnancy

-Week 25 of pregnancy

-Unexpected thoughts and feelings when pregnant

-Baby kicks

-Fetal pigmentation

-Vaccines when pregnant

-TDAP vaccine during pregnancy

-Flu vaccine during pregnancy

-Maternity clothes

-Prenatal constipation

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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Do Babies Cry in the Womb? (Pregnancy Weeks 20 & 24) - Ep. 13 Oct 01, 2018

Show notes

In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Laura and Shanna divulge the embarrassing pregnancy issues they asked the internet about, including questions about indigestion during pregnancy and whether babies cry in the womb. Also Shanna talks about adjusting to her new body and pregnant belly, and Laura reports on her 20-week anatomy scan. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 20 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 24 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 20 of pregnancy

-Week 24 of pregnancy

-Size of your baby bump

-Maternity clothes

-20 week anatomy scan

-Pregnancy ultrasound

-Indigestion, acid reflux, burping during pregnancy

-Do babies cry in the womb?

-Bending over while pregnant

-Mothers as makers of death article

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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Tips for Trying to Conceive (Pregnancy Weeks 19 & 23) - Ep. 12 Sep 25, 2018

Show notes

In this week’s special segment “Big Topic,” Laura discusses her journey of trying to conceive, including the details of her methodical approach to getting pregnant and the product she believes helped her get pregnant quickly. Also, Shanna discusses announcing her pregnancy on social media, and Laura talks about getting her home ready for her new baby by nesting. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 19 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 23 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 19 of pregnancy

-Week 23 of pregnancy

-Second trimester

-Announcing pregnancy

-Nesting

-Getting home ready for new baby

-Trying to conceive

-Tracking menstrual cycle and ovulation

-Baby names

-Maternity bras

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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Telling Your Child You're Pregnant (Pregnancy Weeks 18 & 22) - Ep. 11 Sep 24, 2018

Show notes

Laura reports on her pregnancy nausea becoming associated with one of her favorite pastimes, and Shanna talks about telling her 2.5-year-old daughter that she is going to be a big sister. Also, in the new special segment "Stump the Preggo," Shanna and Laura quiz each other on fascinating pregnancy-related trivia, including the topics of blood volume during pregnancy, which country reports the highest rate of twins and more! Finally, the moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 18 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 22 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 18 of pregnancy

-Week 22 of pregnancy

-Second trimester

-Pregnancy immune system

-Pregnancy nausea

-Spinning wool

-How to tell your toddler about your pregnancy

-Preparing your child for a second baby

-Pregnancy trivia

-Blood volume increase

-Time spent in labor

-Twins

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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Childbirth Fears: A Nurse Midwife Answers (Pregnancy Weeks 17 & 21) - Ep. 10 Sep 18, 2018

Show notes

Shanna and Laura interview nurse midwife and fellow pregnant person Teresa Keirns! Teresa answers some of their burning questions about giving birth as they dive into the topics of delivering babies, pregnancy nausea, c-sections, pooping during childbirth, baby gender vs. sex and more! Also Laura and Shanna both report on how to handle being sick during pregnancy, and Shanna talks about how her pregnancy is really starting to show. Finally, the moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 17 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 21 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 17 of pregnancy

-Week 21 of pregnancy

-Second trimester

-Being sick during pregnancy

-Having a sinus infection during pregnancy

-Can I take Sudafed while pregnant?

-When does my pregnancy start to show?

-Being in the "cute stage of pregnancy"

-Nurse midwife interview

-Delivering babies

-Placenta previa

-C-section vs. VBAC

-Pooping during childbirth

-Baby sex vs. gender

-Ibuprofen and Tylenol during pregnancy

-Maternity clothes

-Pregnancy insomnia

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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How to Decide if You Want Kids (Pregnancy Weeks 16 & 20) - Ep. 9 Sep 17, 2018

Show notes

Shanna reports on her 20 week anatomy scan and how her previous missed miscarriages affect her experience of this pregnancy, and Laura discusses getting parenting advice from friends, including info about the first poop after childbirth. Also, in the special segment "Big Topic," the moms-to-be dive deep into a discussion about how to decide if you want kids. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 16 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 20 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 16 of pregnancy

-Week 20 of pregnancy

-Second trimester

-20 week anatomy scan

-Miscarriage

-Missed miscarriage

-Pregnancy anxiety

-First poop after childbirth

-Deciding if you want kids

-How to decide if you want to become a parent

-Sleeping while pregnant

-Congestion 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

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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Pregnancy Cravings and Fetal Fun Facts (Pregnancy Weeks 15 & 19) - Ep. 8 Sep 11, 2018

Show notes

Shanna and Laura discuss pregnancy cravings, headaches and placentas, and they make a discovery about one more thing their pregnancies have in common. Also, in the special segment "Today I Learned," the moms-to-be share fun and fascinating facts they have learned recently about their developing fetuses, diving into the topics of what babies can taste and what coats their skin while they are in utero. Finally, they share their highs and lows (BFPs and BFNs) for the week. Laura is 15 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 19 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 15 of pregnancy

-Week 19 of pregnancy

-Second trimester

-Placentas

-Anterior placenta

-Headaches during pregnancy

-Pregnancy cravings

-Fetus taste buds

-Can fetuses taste things in utero?

-What is vernix?

-Prenatal yoga

-Prenatal pilates

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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Babymoon Ideas and Nursery Planning (Pregnancy Weeks 14 & 18) - Ep. 7 Sep 10, 2018

Show notes

Laura reports on entering the second trimester and taking a babymoon to Hawaii, and Shanna describes feeling her baby move. Also, in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," embarrassment abounds as Shanna and Laura admit the pregnancy topics they asked the internet this week, including the topics of sore butts, peeing while sneezing and more. Finally, the moms-to-be also divulge their highs and lows (BFPs and BFNs) this week. Laura is 14 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 18 weeks pregnant.

Topics discussed in this episode:

-Week 14 of pregnancy

-Week 18 of pregnancy

-Second trimester

-Babymoon

-Hawaii

-Fetal movement

-Feeling your baby move

-Butt hurting from sitting while pregnant

-Peeing while sneezing when pregnant

-Mercury in fish

-Prenatal vitamins / gummies