BFP Roundup, Part 2: Our Best Stories, Tips and Outtakes
In part two of their 365th episode celebration, Laura and Shanna share more best-of moments from the Big Fat Positive podcast through the years,…
Podcast topic
Breastfeeding
79 episodes
Breastfeeding gets discussed like a single decision, when it is really hundreds of small ones stretched across months or years. Laura Birek and Shanna Micko have worked through most of them on the show, usually while in the middle of them.
Episode 187 is a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Lehman of the UC Health Milk Bank about donating breast milk, which Laura was doing at the time. Episode 240 brings in Heather and Maureen from The Milk Minute to talk through night weaning a toddler. Episode 340 covers getting a mammogram while nursing, Episode 359 asks whether extended breastfeeding has finally run its course, and Episode 62 is Shanna deciding to stop for good.
Two friends sharing what worked for them, not lactation advice. For anything clinical, an IBCLC or your provider is the right call.
All Breastfeeding episodes
The End of Extended Breastfeeding?
In the special segment “Loose Ends,” Laura and Shanna give updates about topics they’ve talked about previously, including extended breastfeeding, bangs, book clubs and…
A Dinnertime Game That Celebrates Your Kids’ Strengths
In the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned recently, including some “super” facts…
Can You Get a Mammogram While Breastfeeding?
Shanna reports on the shocking event that complicated her daughter’s sixth birthday party, and Laura talks about getting a mammogram while breastfeeding. Also, in…
A Literal Toddler Queen
In the special segment “Today I Learned,” Laura and Shanna discuss the fascinating or unusual things they have learned recently, including a historical parenting…
Having a Mom Meltdown in Public
In the special segment “Internet Insanity,” Laura and Shanna dive into a mysterious company that sells breast pumps online and their bizarre social-media marketing…
Toy-Store Tantrums, Clutter and Outfit Battles: Q&A
In the special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” Shanna and Laura answer listener questions about how to handle toy tantrums, dressing dilemmas, clutter clear-outs and…
Bizarre Birthing Devices and Sourdough Scandals
Laura and Shanna share the wild and wacky parenting-related content they’ve found online recently in the special segment “Internet Insanity,” including scandalous sourdough drama…
Shanna’s Mom Tells All: A 300th-Episode Special
To celebrate their 300th episode, Laura and Shanna have invited Shanna’s mom Janet on the show! In this very special “Throwback” segment, Janet takes…
Preparing for Your Second Child with Erica Djossa
Laura and Shanna dive into the topic of how to prepare for your second child with Erica Djossa, CEO and founder of Momwell and…
What I Wish I’d Known: Pregnancy, C-Sections and Mental Health
In a brand-new special segment called “Dear Past Me,” Laura and Shanna give pregnancy and parenting advice to their past selves, including words of…
Botox, Tandem Nursing and More: Ask-Us-Anything Minisode #10
In this special bonus episode, Laura and Shanna answer listener questions about getting botox as a mom, parenting strengths and weaknesses, tandem nursing, the…