Amanda and Jessie
Baby Then What
Baby Then What is the podcast for moms who want the real side of motherhood: the rage, the resentment, the identity crisis, the loneliness nobody warned you about. Pregnant, postpartum, surviving the toddler years, or somewhere in between, you're in the right place. Hosted by Jessie and Amanda, two best friends with five kids between them and zero filter. We cover mom rage, postpartum depression and anxiety, losing your identity, marriage after baby, and everything nobody puts on Instagram. New episodes every Thursday.
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Amanda and Jessie
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Jul 2, 2026
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Episodes
3.5: Tantruming TODLERS pushing ALL your buttons? 04.10.2024 30:02
Toddlers are cute and all but boy will they push you over the edge. When their little personalities start to blossom, buckle up because they will manage to test your patience like no one else can. Join us this week as we share how we deal with daily tantrums, screen time, toddler decision-making, and all their emotions. We also talk about how these are the best years of lives and a toddler’s love...
3.4: Navigating the ever changing world of INFANTS 27.09.2024 33:51
Congrats on surviving the newborn phase. Welcome to your next hurdle - infants. This era of parenting deals with so much CHANGE and a lot of your first big decisions. From dealing with daycare sicknesses, to teething, to figuring out when to introduce screen time - we share all of our stories and tips on what it’s like to deal with infants. Instagram: @pregnantbitchez YouTube: Pregnant Bitchez Re...
3.3: What the FUCK am I supposed to do with a NEWBORN? 20.09.2024 29:34
Did you just bring your baby home and think - now what?! How the hell am I supposed to take care of this newborn?! In this episode, we share our real stories as first-time moms, what we did differently the second time around, and all the newborn tips you need. Plus, we’ll spill on the must-have products and the ones that are just a waste of time. If you’ve got a newborn, this episode is a must-lis...
3.2: Wondering how to heal your VAGINA after giving birth? We’ve got you covered with our top tips! 13.09.2024 23:41
After you give birth, your vagina hates you. We’re here to share all our top tips on how to prepare for postpartum, what we did to heal our vaginas and what sex after birth was like. We also touch on some of our fave other postpartum products that we used on ourselves and babies! This episode is brought you by Earth Mama Organics, a company founded by a nurse and herbalist offering thoughtfully...
3.1: We focus on preparing our BODIES for motherhood, but what about our MENTAL HEALTH? 06.09.2024 29:25
Pregnancy is all about preparing your body - they tell you what to eat, what to avoid, how to stay fit. But what they don’t prepare you for is the silent storm that brews in your mind. The weight of motherhood isn’t just physical - it’s emotional, mental and sometimes overwhelming. This week, we open up about our own personal battles with anxiety, eating disorders, trying to lose our baby weight,...
2.12: The Dedicated Dads Q&A — Amanda & Jessie’s Husbands on Pregnancy, Birth & Fatherhood 02.08.2024 34:52
We’ve talked about them all season, and now it’s their turn on the mic! This week, Amanda & Jessie’s husbands join us to share their dad perspectives —the funny, the scary, and the completely unfiltered. In this episode, we cover: Jessie’s second birth from her husband’s point of view What it’s really like being around us while we’re pregnant (their words, not ours) The funniest and scariest d...
2.11: Mom Q&A: Starting Solids, Allergy Testing, Travel Tips, Breastfeeding Guilt & More 26.07.2024 26:22
This week, we’re answering all your burning mom questions —the ones you’ve DMed, texted, or Googled at 2am. Nothing’s off-limits, and we’re diving into the messy, honest details. In this episode, we talk about: How and when to start solids with your baby The truth about introducing allergens and recognizing an allergy Whether the age gap between kids really makes a difference Our best family trave...
2.10: Motherhood Unfiltered: Body Changes, Relationship Shifts & Rolling With the Chaos 19.07.2024 26:57
When it comes to being a mom, the only thing you can count on is that everything will change. Just when you think you’ve figured out motherhood, something new slaps you in the face. In this episode, we’re talking about all the shifts and surprises that come with navigating motherhood : Postpartum body changes no one warns you about Relationship changes after kids (and why “roommate phase” is so re...
2.9: C-Section Recovery Guide — Planned vs Emergency, Healing Tips & Real Talk 12.07.2024 52:56
This week we’re joined by Nicole , a C-section recovery coach and 3x C-section mama, who walks us through everything you wish someone told you about C-sections. We talk about: What to expect during a C-section —whether planned or emergency The do’s and don’ts to optimize your physical recovery How to process and heal from the trauma of an emergency C-section Tips for breastfeeding after a C-sectio...
2.8: Traveling with Kids: Baby & Toddler Travel Hacks, Sleep Tips & Funny Stories 05.07.2024 39:58
It’s time to pack your bags and book that trip—but can you actually survive traveling with kids? We’re here to spill all the details on what family travel is really like, from as young as 2 months old all the way through the toddler years. In this episode, we cover: The best age to fly with a baby (and the ones we’d rather forget) Toddler travel hacks for airports, airplanes, and long trips Tips f...
2.7: Apparently Your Period Shouldn’t Suck? Menstrual Cycle Health, Fertility & Nutrition Tips 28.06.2024 49:29
What if your period didn’t have to be miserable every month? This week we’re joined by Nicole , a nutritionist and menstrual health expert, who blew our minds with the truth about menstrual cycle health. She taught us how your cycle is actually your 5th vital sign —and how tuning into it can transform not only your health, but also your ability to get pregnant. We talk about: Why periods don’t nee...
2.6: What the F*ck Did My Toddler Just Say?! Potty Training, Big Kid Beds & Toddler Chaos 21.06.2024 25:04
This week, we’re talking little people, big transitions. From the nightmare that is potty training , to the milestone (and meltdown) of big kid beds , to all the wild, unfiltered sh*t toddlers say in between—because being a toddler mom is not for the faint of heart. In this episode, we cover: The chaos of potty training and why it tests every ounce of patience Moving to big kid beds (aka, why no o...
2.5: Moms Unfiltered with Marlie Cohen (@kale_and_krunches): Postpartum Fitness, Mom Life & Instagram Truths 14.06.2024 41:45
This week we’re joined by Marlie Cohen (@kale_and_krunches) —mom of 2, fitness expert, and creator who’s all about keeping motherhood real. We talk about: Making the decision to have 2 vs 3 kids Why it’s so important to take care of your body before and after birth Marlie’s favorite tips and tricks for postpartum support and recovery What it’s like to navigate motherhood in the “picture-perfect In...
2.4: Will I Ever F*cking Sleep Again? Baby Sleep Training, What Works & What Doesn’t 07.06.2024 23:43
Sleep is like that hot guy at the coffee shop—you want it desperately, but you can’t have it. As a mom, all you want is sleep … but it feels impossible. In this episode, we’re getting brutally honest about baby sleep, sleep training, and what actually works. We’ve tried it all—and now we’re spilling the truth. We talk about: Different sleep training methods —and which ones worked (or didn’t) Survi...
2.3: Who Are You When You Become a Mom? Identity Shifts, Default Parenting & Going Back to Work 31.05.2024 23:22
When you become a mom, you shed your old self to make room for a new version of you. But no one really preps you for the identity crisis of motherhood. In this episode, we get into: The messy identity shift that happens when you become “mom” Life as the default parent —and why it feels so heavy Deciding who to leave your baby with when you go back to work How the hell you’re supposed to juggle it...
2.2: Breastfeeding — Your New Full-Time Job: Struggles, Pumps, Formula & Boobs 24.05.2024 31:35
Women should get a f*cking medal for what we put ourselves through with breastfeeding. From the cracked nipples to the cluster feeds to wondering if our boobs will ever look the same again—it’s a lot. In this episode, we’re talking about the real ups and downs of feeding your baby : The breastfeeding struggles no one warns you about Which breast pump actually gave us freedom (and which ones floppe...
2.1: Is Natural Birth REALLY That Painful? Jessie’s No-Epidural Story, Midwife Care & NICU Reflections 17.05.2024 32:03
If you’ve ever wondered what a natural birth without an epidural is really like, Jessie is here to spill all the details. From the pain (yes, it’s real) to the recovery, she’s sharing her full birth story —the raw, unfiltered version you don’t always hear. In this episode, we talk about: Jessie’s experience with a no-epidural natural birth Postpartum care with a midwife vs. traditional hospital fo...
1.5: Must-Have Baby Products & Registry Regrets — What’s Worth It vs. What’s a Waste 19.04.2024 19:43
The day you get pregnant is the day the baby product overwhelm begins. Do I need this? Should I buy that? And spoiler: it never really stops. In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and sharing our hot list of baby must-haves vs. total wastes of money. We talk about: The pregnancy & newborn products we actually used (and loved) The items that ended up being registry regrets What baby...
1.4: The Mind F*ck That Is Postpartum — Hormones, Healing & 6-Week Checkups 12.04.2024 26:43
Postpartum feels like an entirely new journey—one no one really preps you for. From the hormone rollercoaster to postpartum recovery (down there care, bleeding, stitches, all of it), it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and honestly, like a total mind f*ck. In this episode, we get into: Postpartum hormones and what’s actually normal Caring for your body after birth (“down there” recovery and all t...
1.3: Hospital Bag Checklist & Post-Delivery Firsts: From First Night to First Poop 05.04.2024 24:33
You deliver the baby… and then what? No one really preps you for the first night after birth —or all the “firsts” that follow. In this episode, we’re getting into the messy, funny, and sometimes shocking realities of postpartum recovery and those early hospital days: Your first night in the hospital with a newborn The dreaded first poop after birth (yes, we’re going there) Baby’s first poop (mecon...
1.2: The Unspoken Truths About Labour & Delivery: Epidurals, Pushing & What Really Happens 29.03.2024 28:44
Whether it’s your first or your fourth, every labour and delivery story leaves you speechless—and ours are no different. In this episode, we’re talking about all the unspoken truths of childbirth that no prenatal class ever covers: Epidurals : what we expected vs. what actually happened Pushing positions that work (and the ones that don’t) Delivery room chaos: from live streaming to dance parties...
1.1: Pregnancy Real Talk: Sex, Hormones, Must-Haves & Getting Pregnant 22.03.2024 28:20
No filters, no sugarcoating—just the real side of pregnancy . In this episode, we’re breaking down the big questions (and awkward convos) that come up from the first trimester to the delivery room. Here’s what we talk about: 0:00 — Gender Reveal : our take on the hype and the reality 5:06 — OB vs. Midwife : how to choose what’s right for you 10:17 — Pregnancy Must-Haves : the products we actually...
About Pregnant Bitchez 18.03.2024 0:37
Motherhood is a wild ride. And for most of that ride, we've asked ourselves 'why did no one tell me this?' or 'why didn't I know about that?'. Join us for season 1 of Pregnant Bitchez as we talk about so much that goes on behind the scenes of pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum. We share our raw and unfiltered stories and some things we've learned along the way.
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