Big Fat Positive: Pregnancy and Parenting (BFP)

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 birth plan for her breech baby. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the wee...

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 special segment “Checkin’ the Inbox,” the moms-to-be answer l...

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 topics of turning a breech baby, what to do with a newb...

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 and BFNs for the wee...

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 gotten more intense, and Laura talks about the stress of meeting work de...

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 moms-to-be reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 3...

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 to figure out the best place to hold her baby sh...

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 BFPs and BFNs for...

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 in a Gratitude Slam! Finally, they dive into the topics of...

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 in on making pregnancy friends. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFNs for th...

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 results of her pregnancy glucose test....

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 gone wrong, and Halloween costum...

In the special segment “OMG I’m Freaking Out,” Laura and Shanna discuss what is sending them into a tizzy this week in their pregnancies, diving into the topics of hormone-induced anger, pregnancy brain and more. Also, Laura reports on finally feeling her baby’s movements and having an unexpected reaction to them, and Shanna reports on doing a three-hour gestational diabetes test after having fail...

Laura reports on her interview with a doula and how it didn't go as expected, and Shanna talks about the physical challenges of being pregnant, including insomnia and body aches. Also, in the new special segment “They Said What?!” Laura and Shanna share the shocking or ridiculous things people have said to them about pregnancy, including some choice words about breastfeeding, placentas and more! T...

Shanna and Laura learn about vaccines during pregnancy during their interview with pharmacist, immunization specialist and fellow pregnant person Keri Hurley-Kim! Also, Laura discusses her unexpected reaction when people tell her “congrats” about her pregnancy, and Shanna reports on feeling and seeing her baby's fetal kicks and punches. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week....

In the special segment “What I Googled This Week,” Laura and Shanna divulge the embarrassing pregnancy issues they asked the internet about, including questions about indigestion during pregnancy and whether babies cry in the womb. Also Shanna talks about adjusting to her new body and pregnant belly, and Laura reports on her 20-week anatomy scan. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for...

In this week’s special segment “Big Topic,” Laura discusses her journey of trying to conceive, including the details of her methodical approach to getting pregnant and the product she believes helped her get pregnant quickly. Also, Shanna discusses announcing her pregnancy on social media, and Laura talks about getting her home ready for her new baby by nesting. The moms-to-be also reveal their BF...

Laura reports on her pregnancy nausea becoming associated with one of her favorite pastimes, and Shanna talks about telling her 2.5-year-old daughter that she is going to be a big sister. Also, in the new special segment "Stump the Preggo," Shanna and Laura quiz each other on fascinating pregnancy-related trivia, including the topics of blood volume during pregnancy, which country reports the high...

Shanna and Laura interview nurse midwife and fellow pregnant person Teresa Keirns! Teresa answers some of their burning questions about giving birth as they dive into the topics of delivering babies, pregnancy nausea, c-sections, pooping during childbirth, baby gender vs. sex and more! Also Laura and Shanna both report on how to handle being sick during pregnancy, and Shanna talks about how her pr...

Shanna reports on her 20 week anatomy scan and how her previous missed miscarriages affect her experience of this pregnancy, and Laura discusses getting parenting advice from friends, including info about the first poop after childbirth. Also, in the special segment "Big Topic," the moms-to-be dive deep into a discussion about how to decide if you want kids. Finally, they reveal their BFPs and BFN...

Shanna and Laura discuss pregnancy cravings, headaches and placentas, and they make a discovery about one more thing their pregnancies have in common. Also, in the special segment "Today I Learned," the moms-to-be share fun and fascinating facts they have learned recently about their developing fetuses, diving into the topics of what babies can taste and what coats their skin while they are in ute...

Laura reports on entering the second trimester and taking a babymoon to Hawaii, and Shanna describes feeling her baby move. Also, in the special segment "What I Googled This Week," embarrassment abounds as Shanna and Laura admit the pregnancy topics they asked the internet this week, including the topics of sore butts, peeing while sneezing and more. Finally, the moms-to-be also divulge their high...

Shanna reports on how pregnancy has affected her appetite, and Laura discusses being at the tail-end of the first trimester. Also, in the special segment "Internet Insanity," things get wacky as Shanna and Laura discuss what’s going down in the online baby forums, including fake pregnancy tests, old wives' tales and and more! Finally, the moms-to-be divulge their highs and lows (BFPs and BFNs) thi...

Laura reports on going to her nuchal translucency (NT) scan and seeing fetal movement during the ultrasound, and Shanna discusses how her pregnant belly “popped” so much earlier than it did in her first pregnancy. In the special segment, “OMG I’m Freaking Out!” the moms-to-be discuss what pregnancy related issues they have been worrying about recently, including revealing pregnancy to employers an...

Shanna reports on visiting her OBGYN and feeling anxious about her second trimester screening, and Laura talks about dealing with a tragedy while pregnant. In the special segment "Internet Insanity," things get wacky as Shanna and Laura discuss what’s going down in the online baby forums - hormones and husbands and dogs, oh my! Finally, the moms-to-be divulge their highs and lows (BFPs and BFNs) t...