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Baby Then What

Amanda and Jessie

Baby Then What is the podcast for moms who want the real side of motherhood—the stuff no one warns you about but definitely should. Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, wrangling toddlers, or somewhere in between, you’ve probably asked yourself: Now what? Hosted by Jessie and Amanda, two moms of two in the thick of it, this show is messy, unfiltered, and brutally honest. Real stories, honest product recs, and raw conversations—because motherhood is anything but perfect.

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5.9 : Daycare Sickness and Back-to-School Germs: Why...

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2025/08/28

Sniffles, fevers, antibiotics, repeat. If it feels like your kid has been sick longer than they’ve been alive, you are not alone. This week, we’re diving headfirst into the germ Olympics that is back-to-school season and the reality of starting daycare.We talk about:- The endless sick-day spiral (and those dreaded daycare emails)- Work guilt, canceled meetings, and “whose job is more flexible?” arguments- What to do when your toddler brings home germs to your newborn (or younger siblings)- The

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00:36:59

5.8: Sleep Training: The Most Controversial Nap...

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2025/08/07

We get asked about sleep training constantly, what worked, what didn’t, and whether we still believe in any of it. So here we go: a full episode dedicated to the most controversial nap of all time.From cry-it-out to contact naps, gentle sleep to white noise machines duct-taped to the crib (we’ve been there), we’re breaking down what sleep training actually is, the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it, and why the pressure to “get it right” can feel so intense.Whether you’re team “schedule

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00:23:58

5.7: Hangovers, Babysitters, and Mom Guilt: Our...

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2025/07/31

You beg for a night out. You finally get one. You book the sitter. You shave your legs. You actually put on real pants.You go out.We’re talking: Why going out feels like a full-time job nowThat weird pressure to “just have fun!” even when you’re dead inside Drinking for the wrong reasons (and regretting it instantly)Next-morning mom guilt and snapping at your kids over nothingOur most unhinged going out stories, complete with outfit regrets, panic texts, and hangxietyAnd of course, we ask the

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00:26:22

5.6: Things We Swore We’d Never Do… Until We Had...

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2025/07/24

“My kid will never have screen time.” “I’ll never yell.” “They’ll eat what we eat.”Cut to us three years later: handing over the iPad with one hand and wiping a booger with the other.This week on Baby Then What, we’re dragging our pre-mom selves and laughing (…crying?) at all the things we said we’d never do, until we did. Because once you’re in the thick of it? All bets are off.We’re talking: • The lies we told ourselves before kids • The chaos we now fully embrace (Paw Patrol, bribes, cold coffee

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00:29:01

5.5: Gender Disappointment: The Secret So Many Moms...

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2025/07/17

We often hear "As long as it’s healthy...". But the truth is, what about when it’s not the gender you were hoping for?This week, we’re talking about the quiet, complicated reality of gender disappointment, a totally normal experience that most moms are too ashamed to admit. We unpack the shock, guilt, and internal shame spiral that hits hard when the baby isn’t the gender you dreamed of.From generational patterns and birth order pressure to intrusive comments and healing through it all,

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00:25:31

5.4: Still Babies, But Louder: What No One Tells You...

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2025/06/19

Welcome to the toddler trenches: ages 2 to 4, aka the "are you still a baby or just my drunkest roommate?" phase.In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the hot mess that is toddlerhood - where logic goes to die and granola bars break your spirits.We get into:Why they’re still babies until 4 (yes, really)The full-body meltdowns that start over nothing and end with you questioning everythingPicking daycares, preschools, and camps like it’s a college applicationThe gear and toys that we

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00:26:35

5. 3: Newborn Must-Haves (and What We Totally Regret...

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2025/06/12

Welcome to our no-BS guide to baby gear. In this episode, we’re breaking down the newborn products we actually used (and loved) - and the ones that made us question all our life choices. From bottles and breast pumps to crib mattresses, pacifiers, and yes... the infamous wipe warmer, we’re sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what you can skip entirely.We cover:Bottles that saved us vs. bottles that drove us feralThe breast pumps that actually gave us freedomCrib mattresses, swaddles, diaper bags,

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00:13:56

Pregnancy Test Prank GONE WRONG… One Came Back...

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2025/06/05

We thought it would be funny to take pregnancy tests just for content… and then we accidentally switched them, and one came back positive. In true Baby Then What fashion, what started as a lighthearted, just-for-fun idea turned into absolute chaos. One of us is pregnant… maybe?! But whose test is it?! And what do we even do now?!This episode is wild, emotional, a little unhinged, and everything we didn’t expect, but honestly, it’s kind of the perfect metaphor for motherhood: nothing goes to plan,

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00:37:47

5.2: Q&A: Real Mom Questions You’ve Texted, Googled,...

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2025/05/29

We're back this week for another round of your questions. In Part 2 of our unfiltered Q&A, we’re diving even deeper into the real, raw questions you’ve been too tired (or too scared) to ask out loud. From navigating postpartum hormones to figuring out if you’re ready for another baby, we’re covering it all.In this episode, we get into:Growing your family and navigating pregnancy lossPostpartum hormones, body changes, and intimacy after babyBaby stage challenges like teething, sleep

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00:33:20

5.1: Q&A: Baby, Then What? Real Mom Questions You’ve...

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2025/05/22

We asked, you delivered - and now we’re answering your most unfiltered, honest, and hilarious questions. In this Q&A kickoff to Season 5, we’re talking everything from postpartum resentment to baby travel tips, in-law drama to mom guilt, and why the “roommate phase” is way too real.Oh, and by the way - Pregnant Bitchez is now Baby Then What. Why the change? Because this isn’t just a pregnancy podcast anymore. We’re talking about every stage of motherhood — from the first positive test to toddler

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Baby Then What Trailer

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2025/05/21

Baby Then What is your go-to podcast for the real side of motherhood—the stuff no one warns you about (but definitely should). Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, deep in toddler chaos, or somewhere in between, there comes a moment when you ask: Now what?Hosted by Jessie and Amanda—two moms of two, deep in the thick of it—this show dives into the messy, unhinged, and brutally honest parts of mom life. They cut through the noise with real stories, raw conversations, product recommendations that

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00:39:58

4.15: Traveling with Kids: Chaos, Car Seats & Carry-Ons

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2025/05/15

This one’s for the moms wondering: Can you actually travel with kids and not lose your mind?Yes. Sort of. Sometimes.In this episode, we dive into the messy, funny, actually helpful guide to traveling with babies, toddlers, and everything in between. From the easiest ages to fly (hello, newborns!) to the ones we’d like to forget (looking at you, 18 months), we’re giving you all our hard-earned hacks.We cover:What age is easiest—and hardest—to travel withPacking tips to avoid mid-air meltdowns (yours

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00:42:03

4.14: Real Talk Guide to Postpartum Relationships —...

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2025/05/08

Are you recently postpartum and wondering what happened to your relationship? You're not alone—and we're getting real about it.This week, we’re joined by Sheina Schochet (@loveafterbaby) — therapist, mom of 4, and postpartum relationship expert. We’re getting into all the things no one preps you for: - The roommate phase - Constant bickering - Intimacy struggles -The dumbest fights - And why your relationship feels like a full-time job after kids.Sheina gives us real, practical advice on how to

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00:29:09

4.13:  The Group Chat Got Quiet: Losing Friends in...

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2025/05/01

Nobody really warns you about this part of pregnancy — but we’re gonna say it out loud.This week, we’re getting real about what it feels like when your friendships start shifting during pregnancy and postpartum.The friends who stopped texting. The ones who bailed before your baby shower even hit the calendar. The ones you thought would be there... and just weren't.We’re sharing our own stories (the messy, the painful, the surprisingly freeing), plus the stories you sent in. We're talking

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00:26:50

4.12: Sleep Q&A: The Sh*T They Don't Tell You

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2025/04/24

This week, we’re talking all things sleep — or lack thereof. From newborn nights to 12-month regressions, sleep training wins and fails, and night weaning chaos, we’re covering it all.We answer your Qs:— Did you sleep train? What kind worked?— Is a night nurse worth it?— How do you juggle multiple nap schedules?— Night weaning when baby’s up every 1–2 hours? SOS.— Are we actually getting dumber… or just tired?— What to do when your “village” doesn’t show up— How to find time to do literally

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00:31:24

4.11: Do I Want Another Baby… or Just My Last One Back?

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2025/04/17

This week, we’re sitting in that quiet, complicated space so many of us know—the question of whether we’re really done having babies. We’re talking about all the emotions that come with that decisions - grief, guilt, hope, fear - and the way it never feels black and white. This episode is a real as it gets. Plus, we also talk about:What it’s like for Jessie to finally get her period back - and how it came with a wave of physical and emotional release. Amanda opens up about the shift that’s happening

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00:33:34

4.10: The Sh*t You Actually Need (Strollers, Car...

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2025/04/10

In this week’s episode, we’re giving you the real deal on baby gear - from strollers to car seats to high chairs, we tell you what we’ve tried, what we loved and what we regret.What we cover:Stroller breakdown: UppaBaby Vista vs. Cruz, Joolz, Silver Cross, Veer Wagon, Double City Jogger, Bumbleride Indie Twin, Nuna (travel + new compact double 👀), and why Amanda hated the YOYO.Car seats and high chair recs that don’t suck → From Clek and Diono to IKEA and the overhyped “convertible” ones that

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00:33:05

4.9: How Not to Break Up After Having a Baby (ft....

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2025/04/03

This week, we’re joined by Jonathan, a couples therapist who specializes in helping overwhelmed couples navigate the rollercoaster of relationships before, during, and after kids.We’re asking him everything—from the baby stage breakdowns to the bedroom dry spells—and getting real about the emotional chaos that hits when your relationship suddenly has a third (tiny, screaming) roommate.If your relationship has felt off, quiet, or like a team sport you didn’t sign up for… this episode is for you.We

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00:50:54

4.8: What Parents Actually Need to Know About...

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2025/03/27

This week we’re joined by Dr. A, a pediatric allergist based in Toronto (and also Amanda’s son Arlo’s allergist 👶🏼). We’re diving into all the big allergy questions you’ve sent in — from when to introduce allergens, to FPIES, to figuring out whether your kid has an allergy or just a sensitivity.Some of the burning questions Dr. A answers:Can you prevent allergies during pregnancy?The truth about genetics and allergies?How early you can test your baby?What are FPIES and why it’s confusing AFWhen to

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00:34:07

4.7: How to Survive Your First Days with a NEWBORN

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2025/03/13

You asked, we answered! This week, we’re walking you through exactly what to expect in the first two weeks after giving birth—starting from the moment you deliver. We’ll cover the transfer from the delivery room to your overnight room, all the tests they run on you and your baby, that infamous first poo, the overwhelming moment of bringing your baby home, figuring out breastfeeding, and everything in between. We were totally caught off guard our first time, so we’re sharing all the raw, unfiltered

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