Turning a Breech Baby: What Laura Tried (Pregnancy Weeks 33 & 37) – Ep. 26
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 […] Read More
Drinking While Breastfeeding: What’s Safe? (Pregnancy Weeks 32 & 36) – Ep. 25
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 […] Read More
Shocking Facts About Pregnancy and Newborns (Pregnancy Weeks 31 & 35) – Ep. 24
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 […] Read More
Is My Baby Moving Enough? Kick Counts (Pregnancy Weeks 30 & 34) – Ep. 23
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 […] Read More
How Not to Write a Birth Plan (Pregnancy Weeks 29 & 33) – Ep. 22
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 […] Read More
Going Through Infertility and IVF (Pregnancy Weeks 28 & 32) – Ep. 21
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 […] Read More
What Is Lightning Crotch? Third-Trimester Pains (Pregnancy Weeks 27 & 31) – Ep. 20
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 […] Read More
Getting Your Home Ready for a New Baby (Pregnancy Weeks 26 & 30) – Ep. 19
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 […] Read More
Caffeine During Pregnancy: How Much Is Safe? (Pregnancy Weeks 25 & 29) – Ep. 18
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 […] Read More
Baby Shower or Baby Sprinkle? (Pregnancy Weeks 24 & 28) – Ep. 17
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 […] Read More