Surprise, Momma!

Alright, Momma! We’re back with a truly special episode. This week, Ashley opens up about her experience with pregnancy loss, sharing her journey, the impact it had, and what helped her through it all. It’s a heartfelt conversation that we hope will resonate with you. Grab a cozy drink and join us! Mentioned in the episode :  Miscarriage Symptoms & Causes - Mayo Clinic Missed Miscarriage - Wha...

If you’ve been pregnant before you know about all the prenatal appointments you have to go to! In this episode Molly and Ashley discuss the surprising things about these appointments. Listen to Molly and Ashley debate the size of the transducer (the internal ultrasound wand), tips on checking insurance and appointment times, as well as why Ashley never talks to moms at parks anymore. This episode...

In this episode, we dive into how our stories, upbringing, priorities, finances, and beliefs all shape the choice to become a parent—or not. Join Ashley and Molly as they share their own surprising journeys to motherhood, revealing how they ended up choosing to become moms despite never thinking they’d want to. Mentioned in the episode Average Number of Children Per U.S. Family Follow Along Listen...

Molly and Ashley are back to scratch every mom’s itch for honesty! In this episode, they dive into the emotional and practical realities of returning to work after having a baby. With fresh perspectives, they explore why women decide to re-enter—or stay out of—the workforce, discussing financial needs, personal capacity, parenting values, and more. Join them for an authentic and insightful convers...

There’s a great deal of conversation regarding the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy, but is there enough chatter and forewarning about the hormonal changes that occur AFTER pregnancy? Join Ashley and Molly to hear their experiences and find out what the heck a “hormone bath” and “night sweats” have to do with it all! Mentioned in the episode : Postpartum Night Sweats: Causes & Trea...

Welcome to the first official episode of the Surprise, Momma! Podcast. A Motherhood centric podcast where we talk about the sh*t they don't tell you. In this episode Ashley and Molly share what surprised them most in early motherhood, highlighting their unique experiences with birth, postpartum recovery, and every parent’s right of passage: sleep deprivation. Follow Along Listen:   ⁠⁠Apple Podcast...

Whether you’re an expecting mom or seasoned parent, Ashley and Molly are here to discuss the amusing, surprising, and sometimes heartbreaking realities of motherhood. Join us weekly for casual, fun, and honest dialogue as we unpack the hush-hush topics surrounding pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. Follow Along Listen:   ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ ,  ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Scroll :  ⁠⁠Instag...