Man Eyes, Emoji Fails and School Volunteering
In this week’s “Out of Context” segment, Shanna and Laura trade screenshots of text messages that need some explaining, including an emoji mix-up from…
Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting Podcast
What if you and your best friend were pregnant at the same time? That's what happened to us!
Getting a big fat positive pregnancy test (your BFP!) is just the beginning of a wild, emotional and often funny ride into parenthood, and “Big Fat Positive” is here for you through it all. On this weekly podcast, hosts Shanna and Laura share their pregnancies and parenthood in real time, starting at just eight weeks pregnant.
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433 weekly episodes since 2018
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The first year Newborn days through first steps
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About the show
Hosts Shanna and Laura tell hilarious true stories, tackle tough parenting topics, share favorite tips and products, explore the wild and wacky corners of parenthood, and bring in expert guests for trustworthy insight on pregnancy, babies, mental health and more.
Whether you’re newly pregnant, navigating life with a newborn or deep into the parenting years, “Big Fat Positive” offers a smart, supportive mix of laughter, honesty and evidence-based information, plus the feeling of having two best mom friends in your corner, reminding you you’re not doing this alone.
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Sleep Anxiety and Bedtime Routines: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #13
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NeeDoh Squishy Toys and Secret Tween Chat Rooms
In this week’s “Internet Insanity” segment, Shanna breaks down the NeeDoh squishy toy craze that’s led to store fights, police involvement and a 243%…
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Confused about what to put on your baby registry? Here's Shanna and Laura's list of tried-and-true baby items that they think belong on every baby registry!
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