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Big Fat Positive podcast episode 31: Finding Your Parenting Philosophy (Week 38 & 3 Weeks Postpartum)

Finding Your Parenting Philosophy (Week 38 & 3 Weeks Postpartum) – Ep. 31

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 […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 30: Struggling to Breastfeed in the Early Weeks (Week 37 & 2 Weeks Postpartum)

Struggling to Breastfeed in the Early Weeks (Week 37 & 2 Weeks Postpartum) – Ep. 30

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 […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 29: The Hard Parts of Pregnancy No One Mentions (Week 36 & 1 Week Postpartum)

The Hard Parts of Pregnancy No One Mentions (Week 36 & 1 Week Postpartum) – Ep. 29

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 […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 28: Shanna's C-Section Birth Story (Pregnancy Weeks 35 & 39)

Shanna’s C-Section Birth Story (Pregnancy Weeks 35 & 39) – Ep. 28

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 […] Read More
Big Fat Positive podcast episode 27: What Happens if Your Water Breaks? (Pregnancy Weeks 34 & 38)

What Happens if Your Water Breaks? (Pregnancy Weeks 34 & 38) – Ep. 27

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 […] Read More